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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 02: Ben Yurosek #84 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball after catching a pass during the first half of a game against the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
The Georgia Bulldogs did not play their best in a competitive 34-20 win over the Florida Gators. A few Bulldogs make timely plays in the fourth quarter to help Georgia pull away late.
Georgia did enough to win, but showed inconsistency that has defined the 2024 season thus far. The Bulldogs have been dominant for stretches, but rarely for extended periods of time.
Georgia’s up-and-down start to the season still has been enough for the Dawgs to be the No. 2 team in the country and the top team in the SEC standings.
Who are the top winners and losers from Georgia’s win over Florida?
Winner: Georgia tight end Ben Yurosek
Georgia tight end Ben Yurosek, a Stanford transfer, played his best game of the season against Florida. Yurosek had two catches for 39 yards and finished with the most receiving yards of any Georgia tight end.
Loser: Georgia quarterback Carson Beck
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck threw three interceptions in the win over Florida. Beck helped Georgia rack up 455 total yards and 309 passing yards, but his costly mistakes helped keep Florida in the game when the Gators should have been overmatched after being down to their third-string quarterback.
Winner: Georgia defensive end Chas Chambliss
Georgia defensive end Chas Chambliss showed great effort as a pass rusher. His refusal to give up helped him finish with six tackles and two sacks against Florida. Chambliss was named as the SEC co-defensive player of the week for his performance.
Loser: Georgia’s running back depth
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks with running back…
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Author : UGA Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-04 18:53:54
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