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(AP) -- This was supposed to be a celebratory week at Florida.
 
The Gators expected to beat rival Georgia, clinch a spot in the Southeastern Conference championship game and then worry about staying undefeated against Missouri.
 
Six turnovers changed everything.
 
The mistake-prone Gators lost 17-9 to the Bulldogs, leaving them in an unenviable position of trying to regroup from a setback that likely will prevent them from playing for a title.
 
How will No. 8 Florida (7-1, 6-1 SEC) respond?

Coach Will Muschamp and everyone else will find out Saturday when the Gators host conference newcomer Missouri (4-4, 1-4).
 
Muschamp says "the tough thing about football is you have to wait seven days."

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