Bruce Ailer

10/12/2024

georgia

In an intense matchup this past Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs managed to fend off an upset from Mississippi State with a final score of 41-31. Carson Beck was the star of the night, amassing a career-high 459 yards through the air and tossing three touchdowns despite the looming pressure from a spirited Mississippi State comeback led by freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulldogs of Georgia found themselves in a bit of a bind, their 34-10 lead being whittled down, but their resilience shone through, maintaining composure to secure victory. The game gave Georgia coach Kirby Smart something to think about, with Mississippi State putting up 21 points in the second half, nearly overturning Georgia’s advantage. Despite a couple of interceptions, Beck's timely 16-play touchdown drive sealed it for Georgia, displaying his calm under fire, even as Van Buren fired back with impressive plays of his own. The win marks Georgia's 28th straight at home and inches them closer to next week's clash against No. 1 Texas. Meanwhile, Mississippi State drops to 1-5 and will look to regroup as they prepare to face No. 15 Texas A&M. The excitement of the game was marred slightly by injuries on the Georgia side, adding intrigue and a dash of risk to their upcoming top-tier showdown.