The traditional Florida-Georgia rivalry game is set for one final hurrah in Jacksonville before a temporary relocation, as fans from both sides gather for what many describe as more than just a football game – it’s a family reunion.

Days before the 3:30 p.m. Saturday kickoff at EverBank Stadium, fans have already lined up their RVs.

Dozens wrap around the block with the steady hum of generators and engines echoing outside the soon-to-be open RV City.

“Oh man, I love it. This is awesome. I’ve been here since Wednesday,” Rusty Shortridge said. Shortridge said he’s been coming to this matchup as a Florida Gator fan since the 1970s.

The matchup represents more than just another SEC showdown.

“The battle of the borders,” as Shortridge describes it, has been a staple in Jacksonville since 1

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