Around the SEC: Jacksonville Jaguars Show Georgia-Florida Rivalry In Renderings for New Stadium Renovations

The Jacksonville Jaguars recently announced new renovations for TIAA Bank Field, showing a presentation for the renderings on Wednesday, which included a reference to the Georgia-Florida rivalry game.

In the video presentation of what the new renovations will look like, the video included a shot of the interior of the stadium the depicted "the biggest entertainment and sporting events in the world." As it faded to different events, the Georgia-Florida rivalry game was clearly depicted in the presentation.

The Georgia-Florida Game has been primarily played in Jacksonville since 1933, with the exception of the 1994 and 1995 seasons, when the old Gator Bowl stadium was in the process of being replaced by TIAA Bank Field, for the then NFL expansion team.

In May, both schools announced a contract extension with the stadium that will keep the rivalry in Jacksonville through the 2024 and 2025 seasons. However, the future of the rivalry site in 2026 and forwards is uncertain as the renovations to TIAA Bank stadium could force the teams to temporary play elsewhere.

“We are pleased with the decision to exercise the option that will keep the game in Jacksonville for 2024 and 2025,” Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks said in a statement last month. “We look forward to discussions that I’m sure will continue over the next couple years exploring all the options for 2026 and beyond. We continue to be appreciative of the working relationship we have with the University of Florida and the City of Jacksonville.”

The renovation for TIAA Bank Field is awaiting approval by the city of Jacksonville and its taxpayers.