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The Florida Gators lost to the Georgia Bulldogs 24-20 after a late go-ahead touchdown by Georgia.

Two critical fourth-quarter plays, a failed fourth-down conversion and an incomplete deep pass, hurt Florida's chances.

At 3-5, Florida must win three of its final four games to become bowl-eligible.

Coach Billy Gonzales and quarterback DJ Lagway expressed disappointment but saw encouraging signs in the team's performance.

JACKSONVILLE − A glassy-eyed Billy Gonzales took the podium following Florida football 's 24-20 loss to rival Georgia that exposed familiar fourth-quarter problems.

The 54-year-old Gonzales was in position to pull off a monumental upset when the Florida Gators went up 20-17 on a 54-yard field goal by Trey Smack with 14:52 left.

But the No. 5 Bu

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