Georgia secured a 35-33 win over Ole Miss after a strong fourth quarter. The Bulldogs' defense improved significantly late in the game, while their offense excelled, led by quarterback Gunner Stockton.
Georgia won 35-33 against Ole Miss
Defense limited Ole Miss to zero points in fourth
Georgia outgained Ole Miss 144-13 in fourth
Gunner Stockton threw for 289 yards, four touchdowns
Georgia remains in SEC Championship race
Ole Miss falls from undefeated standings
Rebels have reduced control over playoff chances
ATHENS, Ga. — No. 9 Georgia erased a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat No. 5 Ole Miss 43-35 at Sanford Stadium, strengthening its position in the SEC championship race.[1][2]
Defensive Stand Secures Fourth-Quarter Shutout
Georgia’s defense surrendered touchdowns on Ole Miss’s first five drives but held the Rebels scoreless in the fourth quarter. Over the final 15 minutes, Ole Miss gained just one yard and failed to record a first down until its last possession. Back-to-back three-and-outs gave Georgia the ball with 11:50 left, setting up a go-ahead touchdown and a 42-yard field goal by Peyton Woodring.[3][4][5]
Stockton’s Precise Passing and Rushing Touchdown
Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 26 of 31 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns, three to tight end Lawson Luckie and one to wide receiver Nate Frazier. Stockton also rushed for a 22-yard touchdown. He finished without an interception and expertly managed a 23-play, 152-yard drive to seal the win.[6][7][1]
Fourth-Quarter Offensive Balance
Georgia outgained Ole Miss 144 yards to 13 in the fourth quarter, including 72 rushing yards, while maintaining possession for over eight minutes. The balanced attack allowed the Bulldogs to control the clock and erase the nine-point deficit.[8][4]
Quarter
Georgia Yards
Ole Miss Yards
Georgia Time of Possession
4th
144[4]
13[4]
8:12
Impact on SEC Championship Race
With the win, Georgia moves to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in SEC play. It marks the fifth time under coach Kirby Smart that the Bulldogs have rallied from multiple-possession deficits in the fourth quarter. Texas A &M remains the only unbeaten team in conference play.[9][10][11][12]
Ole Miss drops to 6-1 (3-1 SEC). The Rebels’ remaining schedule is manageable but grants them little margin for error:
Week 9 at No. 14 Oklahoma
Home vs. South Carolina
Home vs. The Citadel
Home vs. Florida
Away at Mississippi State
One conference loss now leaves Ole Miss dependent on other results to reach the SEC Championship in Atlanta.[10][8]
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