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Georgia defends home turf against Ole Miss, Southeast Sports
Georgia Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed four touchdown passes and ran for another, as the Bulldogs defended Sanford Stadium against Ole Miss, defeating the Rebels 43-35. Stockton completed 26-of-31 passes for 289 yards in arguably his best game of his collegiate career.
Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton passed for 289 yards and four touchdowns, and the Bulldogs overcame a nine-point deficit entering the fourth quarter. Tight end Lawson Luckie had three touchdown catches, including the go-ahead score with 7:33 to play.
Georgia opens the game with a 3-0 lead following a 51-yard field goal from Peyton Woodring. The Bulldogs' drive falls apart late after an offensive pass interference in Ole Miss territory. Gunner Stockton completes 3 of 3 passes for 45 yards on the drive.
Georgia's pass rush remains a concern, but the Bulldogs were able to finish the game with three straight stops against the Ole Miss offense. Georgia's win over Ole Miss means the Bulldogs are 6-1 (4-1 SEC) in their first bye week of the season and are in good position to make an SEC championship or College Football Playoff run.
The Ole Miss Rebels missed a chance at a huge Week 8 win on the road against the Georgia Bulldogs on Oct. 18. Here are the highlights from Sanford Stadium.
Georgia’s Gunner Stockton matched Chambliss stride for stride, passing for 175 yards and two total touchdowns before the break. He connected with tight end Lawson Luckie for an 11-yard score early in the second quarter, then raced 22 yards into the end zone to give Georgia a brief 17-14 lead.
The Georgia Bulldogs received a disappointing bowl protection after Week 8 when they took down No. 5 Ole Miss.
Georgia's defense saw every drive end with an extra point before it "knuckled up," against Ole Miss. "We’ve got to find a way to play better earlier."