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Owen Hillman

Where Carson Beck’s historic day ranks in UGA’s record books

In the Georgia Bulldogs’ 41-31 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs that featured several deep passing plays, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck had a historic day throwing the football.

The senior signal caller completed 36 of his 48 passes for a jaw-dropping 459 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, one off a tip from a defensive lineman.

“Well, he’s experienced. You know, the game gets a little tight there, two-score game. And he’s cool. He’s not panicked, takes us on a long drive,” said Georgia coach Kirby Smart on Beck.

“I think he continues to show. He’s got poise in his pocket,” continued Smart. “I thought he took off and ran at good times. I mean, he did some good things and made some good throws. And he’s affected our team in a positive way more this year than he has this past.”

Beck had the highest amount of passing yards in a game of his career against Mississippi State. Where does his performance rank among the highest passing yards in a game among all Georgia quarterbacks? Here is the list:

  1. 544 – Eric Zeier vs. Southern Miss, 1993 (30 of 47; SEC Record)
  2. 485 – Eric Zeier vs. South Carolina, 1994 (31 of 51)
  3. 459 – Carson Beck vs. Mississippi State, 2024 (36 of 48)
  4. 441 – Eric Zeier vs. Vanderbilt, 1994 (23 of 54)
  5. 439 – Carson Beck at Alabama, 2024 (27 for 50)
  6. 427 – Aaron Murray vs. Nebraska, 2013 (18 of 33)
    427 – Aaron Murray vs. Kentucky, 2012 (30 of 38)
  7. 426 – Eric Zeier vs. Auburn, 1993 (34 of 53)
  8. 425 – Eric Zeier vs. Kentucky, 1993 (31 of 47)
  9. 420 – Eric Zeier vs. Kentucky, 1994 (36 of 51)
  10. 415 – Mike Bobo vs. Ga. Tech, 1997 (30 of 39)
    415 – Aaron Murray vs. Auburn, 2013 (33 of 49)
  11. 413 – Cory Phillips vs. Ga. Tech, 2000 (36 of 62)
  12. 408 – Aaron Murray vs. North Texas, 2013 (22 of 30)
  13. 407 – Larry Rakestraw vs. Miami, 1963 (25 of 38)
    407 – Matthew Stafford vs. Ga. Tech, 2008 (24 of 39)
  14. 401 – JT Daniels vs. Miss. State, 2020 (28 of 48)

 

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