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Nov 11, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates after a touchdown with offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) against the Mississippi Rebels in the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The Georgia Bulldogs are slight road favorites against the No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi. In this game, it will take all three phases for Georgia to pull out a victory.
Three reasons why the Georgia Bulldogs will beat Ole Miss
Resiliency
Georgia has faced many road challenges this season. Early in the season Georgia played unranked Kentucky and got hit with haymakers all game. UGA struggled offensively only gaining 262 total yards but found a way to win.
Two weeks later, the Bulldogs went into Bryant-Denny Stadium against No. 11 Alabama and had their worst start in the Kirby Smart era going down 28-0 in the first quarter. Carson Beck showed his elite quarterback play. He threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns in the second half.
The third test they faced where they went into Austin, Texas where it was Georgia vs. The World. No. 5 Texas was being called the new “sheriff” in the SEC by ESPN analyst Desmond Howard. Georgia’s defense honed in and created havoc in the backfield with seven sacks. Running back Trevor Etienne carried the load for three touchdowns. UGA overcame a controversial call too.
In these three games, Georgia had their backs against the wall and responded with big performances. UGA knows it has a big challenge against Ole Miss, but that’s when the Dawgs have played their best this season.
Kirby Smart
Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
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Publish date : 2024-11-08 00:25:24
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