The Georgia Bulldogs turned it around after getting off to a sluggish start against the South Carolina Gamecocks. South Carolina outscored Georgia 14-3 in the first half. The Bulldogs failed to capitalize on a few red zone opportunities in the first half.
However, Georgia bounced back in the second half. The Dawgs outscored South Carolina 21-0 after the break. Georgia disrupted Spencer Rattler more in the second half. Rattler completed just 25% of his passes in the second half.
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The Dawgs forced two turnovers. Georgia quarterback Carson Beck avoided turnovers, but did not play a great game. He finished with 269 passing yards with no touchdown passes and no interceptions.
Georgia running back Daijun Edwards had a huge game. He ran for 118 rushing yards on 20 carries and had a rushing touchdown.
Georgia overcame some adversity in its first SEC game of the season, but the Bulldogs will need to be sharper in order to make the College Football Playoff.
What were the best photos from Georgia’s 24-14 win over South Carolina?
Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Dakereon Joyner (5) reacts after…Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) passes the ball against…Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is hit by…Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs with the…South Carolina Gamecocks offensive lineman Vershon Lee (53) blocks Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue (96)…Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the…Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs against South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Nick Emmanwori…Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Tykee Smith (23) intercepts a pass…Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) catches a pass…Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs fans in the student section prepare for the…Georgia Bulldogs running back Cash Jones (32) runs out of a tackle by South Carolina Gamecocks…Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks mascot Sir big Spur on the field…Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) runs against South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back O'Donnell Fortune…
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