Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart arrived with his team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 31, 2024, ahead of the NCAA Aflac Kickoff Game against the Florida Gators. The annual rivalry matchup, one of college football's most storied contests, kicked off the 2024 season for both Southeastern Conference programs.
The game marked the latest chapter in the Georgia-Florida rivalry, traditionally played in Jacksonville but moved to Atlanta for the 2024 season opener as part of the Aflac Kickoff Game series. Smart, entering his ninth season at Georgia, led the two-time national champions into the contest looking to extend their recent dominance in the series.
