ATLANTA — Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Chris Cole turned a Florida Gators mistake into six points during the second quarter of the annual rivalry game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2026. Wearing number 9, Cole recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown, shifting momentum in favor of the Bulldogs.
The play occurred in the second quarter of the matchup between the Southeastern Conference rivals. Cole's alertness and speed allowed him to scoop up the loose ball and race into the end zone untouched. The touchdown provided a crucial score in what is traditionally one of college football's most heated rivalries.
Photographer Todd Kirkland captured the moment for Getty Images as Cole crossed the goal line. The game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues the neutral-site tradition for the Florida-Georgia series, which has been played in Atlanta since 2021.
