Georgia is favored in several ways ahead of Saturday’s game against Florida in Jacksonville, including a 14.5-point mark on the betting line.

If it holds, it would be the second-most favored the Bulldogs have ever been over the Gators, according to Georgia historian Patrick Garbin. Georgia also has the revenge factor from last season, and the motivation to win the Cocktail Party for the 4th time in the past 5 games.

Coming out of the bye week with confidence with Stetson Bennett arguably at an all-time high, and JT Daniels having additional time to heal his lat injury, the Bulldogs should be in great shape from a quarterback option standpoint. But that’s about the only major question mark entering the Florida game this week.

Here are the 5 biggest advantages Georgia has over Florida:

Coaching

Pick just about any area, and Kirby Smart has an edge over Dan Mullen. Recruiting is perhaps the most glaring margin, but it’s far from the only one. While Smart is a bit more abrasive with the media, he doesn’t stick his foot in his mouth multiple times a season, or wear a Darth Vader costume. Before this season, the Mullen argument would’ve been as a quarterback whisperer, but his handling of Emory Jones’ development leaves much to be desired, not to mention inserting Anthony Richardson only sparingly. Smart, meanwhile, has put Todd Monken in position to help Stetson Bennett find a new level.

Special teams X-factors

Special teams is one area that Georgia has another reliable veteran in Jack Podlesny, who has made 10-of-13 field-goal attempts this season, while Florida’s kicker, Jace Christmann, is just 3-of-4. Georgia also is strong in the punt return game, and has allowed just 8 yards on 3 returns, which is second in the league, while Florida has given up more than 12 yards per punt return, which is 12th in the SEC.

Georgia’s No. 1-ranked defense

Florida’s offense has surprisingly only given up 5 sacks this season, which is a notable feat given the criticism Mullen faces for his offensive line recruiting. But this season, and in recent memory, there simply is no match for the No. 1-ranked defense in America. The Bulldogs allow only 209 yards per game, some 14 yards better than No. 2 Wisconsin. While Florida could be the last good offense to test Georgia, the Bulldogs simply have more depth and answers to respond any wrinkles from the likes of Richardson and Malik Davis.

Georgia’s running game vs. Florida’s defense

One thing we know after the Florida-LSU game is Georgia will attempt the counter trap, and force the Gators to prove they fixed the porous effort they showed 2 weeks ago. Georgia will take the league’s No. 6 rushing unit to Jacksonville with the 3-headed attack of Zamir White, James Cook and Kendall Milton. The past 4 weeks, Georgia has topped 200 yards 3 times, and 2 weeks ago against Kentucky averaged 6.1 yards per rush.

Georgia is motivated to have a historic season

Because Florida has losses to Alabama, Kentucky and LSU, the main thing a Gators win on Saturday could do is spoil Georgia’s season. However, a Georgia win could help the Bulldogs march closer to an SEC East clinch. There is always the built-in motivation of beating Florida, and comments from Mullen after last season will no doubt be motivation. But Georgia can’t afford to have doubt creep into the minds of the College Football Playoff committee, or set up a vulnerability of having 1 loss entering the SEC Championship Game.