The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs are set to take on the No. 17 Florida Gators for what should be a thrilling SEC showdown. Going into the contest, however, it appears the Bulldogs' defense will get a big boost in the secondary with KJ Bolden finally returning from injury.

Reports indicate that the junior safety is expected to return from his lower-leg injury to help Georgia take on Florida, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Bolden comes back to the defense after missing the 27-24 Week 7 loss to the Auburn Tigers and the Week 8 bye.

“Georgia star safety KJ Bolden, who has been working back from a lower leg injury he suffered against Alabama Oct. 10, is currently expected to be available tomorrow when the No. 3 Bulldogs face No. 17 Florida, sources tell CBS Sports,” Zenitz reported.

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Bolden has been a starter for the Bulldogs since 2024 when he was a true freshman. The 20-year-old is one of the most efficient players in the secondary in the nation and has a track record to prove it. Through six games this year, Bolden has recorded 22 combined tackles (16 solo), 0.5 sacks, one interception, and two pass deflections.

KJ Bolden will slot right back in as Georgia's starting strong safety. He'll play alongside Rasean Dinkins at free safety in the secondary. We'll see how he bounces back against a Florida team that is coming off a bye after pulling off a 27-24 Week 7 upset over the Texas Longhorns. The Bulldogs will kick off against the Gators at home on Saturday, October 31, at 3:30 p.m. EST.