The Georgia Bulldogs moved to 7-0 behind another uneven performance against Vanderbilt. Georgia star tight end Brock Bowers injured his ankle in Georgia’s 37-20 win over the Commodores.
The Bulldogs outgained Vanderbilt, 552-219, but Georgia failed to convert on a few red zone opportunities and turned the ball over twice against Vanderbilt. Georgia quarterback Carson Beck threw a costly interception late in the game that gave Vanderbilt life.
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The Georgia rushing attack and defense was quite effective. The Bulldogs ran for 291 rushing yards against Vanderbilt and allowed the Commodores to gain just 18 rushing yards.
Georgia’s impressive performance against Kentucky looks like a blip on the radar. Georgia has consistently started games slowly and has lacked an elite level of execution. The Bulldogs have a bye week ahead of the Oct. 28 game against Florida.
Let’s take a look at the top moments from the Georgia-Vanderbilt game.
Oct. 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart leaves the field with his…Oct. 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart waits to lead his team…Oct. 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws a pass against the…Oct. 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs for a first…Oct. 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. (3) catches a pass…Oct. 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Jayden McGowan (6) tries for extra yards…Oct. 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) walks off the field…Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Tykee Smith (23) runs after intercepting a pass during the first half…Oct. 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) celebrates his touchdown with…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Marvin Jones Jr. (7) points to the…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Richie Hoskins (15) rushes the passer…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) is tackled by…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker CJ Taylor (1) chases down Georgia Bulldogs…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) stands in the pocket…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) passes the ball as…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) is tackled by…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs the ball…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) during the second half…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart looks on from the…NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 14: Mekhi Mews #87 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs the ball against…NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 14: Peyton Woodring #91 of the Georgia Bulldogs kicks a field goal…Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs mascot Hairy Dawg before the game against the…
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