WATCH: Georgia Bulldog Fans "Light Up" Faurot Field vs. Missouri
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COLUMBIA, MO - Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs traveled across the country to take on the Missouri Tigers at night. Here is a look at Georiga fans lighting up Faurot Field heading into the final quarter of the game.
Slow Start For Offense: Top-ranked Georgia fell behind 13-0 with 8:53 left in the first half. It responded with a 52-yard drive on eight plays that ended with a 40-yard field goal by PK Jack Podlesny to cut it to 13-3. Two key plays on the drive included converting a 3rd-and-9 play with an 18-yard completion by senior QB Stetson Bennett to junior WR Dominick Blaylock and a 33-yard reception by sophomore TE Brock Bowers. Then, the Bulldogs trailed 16-3 with 3:16 left in the first half and kicked a field goal as time expired to cut the deficit to 16-6.
Georgia failed to score in the first quarter for the first time since last year's national championship game as Alabama led 3-0 before the Bulldogs came back for a 33-18 victory. The Tigers led tonight 3-0 after the first quarter and coming in tonight, the Bulldogs had outscored their opponents 46-3 in the first quarter. Georgia ran only 11 plays and had 49 yards of offense in the first quarter (35 rushing and 14 passing) and then finished the first half with 182 yards of offense on 35 plays.
Bennett finished the first half 10-for-24 for 149 yards. Junior RB Kendall Milton had three carries for 34 yards while Bowers led all receivers with 52 yards on three catches.
Points To Ponder: Georgia faced a pair of 13-point deficits in the first half tonight. The Bulldogs trailed 13-0 with 8:53 left in the first half and then 16-3 with 3:16 remaining before making it a 16-6 game at the half. Coming in tonight, Georgia was outscoring its opponents in the first half 108-16.
The Last Time: Georgia executed a fake field goal as Stetson Bennett rushed for five yards on 4th-and-3 at the Mizzou 22. It was the team's first since the 2020 Sugar Bowl when Georgia's Jake Camarda ran for a first down. Tonight's drive ended with a 34-yard FG. The last time Georgia trailed at the half was last year's national championship game to Alabama 9-6 and then rallied for a 33-18 win.
A Look At The Defense: Missouri finished the first half with 16 points, running 32 plays for 194 yards of total offense. The Tigers hit a 41-yard field goal with 4:11 left for a 3-0 advantage, marking the first time Georgia had trailed this season. In the first quarter, the Tigers ran 16 plays and had 60 yards of offense (-2 rushing and 62 passing). Junior DL Jalen Carter returned to action on defense in the second quarter and then left with a knee injury and is out. Mizzou put together an 81-yard drive in 12 plays for a 10-0 lead with 12:43 left in the second quarter. Cody Schrader's 63-yard scamper was the longest play allowed by the Bulldogs this season, and it led to a field goal and a 16-3 advantage.
Georgia entered the game ranked fourth nationally in Scoring Defense, surrendering just 8.0 points a game. The leading tackler at half for the Bulldogs was Jamon Dumas-Johnson with six stops.
It's Good: Senior PK Jack Podlesny made a 40-yard field goal with 6:36 left in the half to cut Mizzou's lead to 13-3 and a 34-yarder to end the first half to make it a 16-6 contest. He is 10-for-11 in field goals with the lone miss coming on a 54-yard attempt against Samford. Podlesny entered tonight's game second nationally in scoring with 44 points.
Points Off Turnovers: Missouri scored three points off two Bulldog miscues while the Tigers did not have any turnovers in the first half.
Junior RB Kendall Milton fumbled after a 35-yard gain and Mizzou recovered at the UGA 46. It did not lead to any points as the Tigers ran three plays and lost one yard total. Senior QB Stetson Bennett fumbled and Mizzou took over at the UGA 36. It led to a 49-yard field goal. The Bulldogs are now +2 for the year with 31 points off turnovers while opponents have scored 13 points off five turnovers. Last week against Kent State, the Bulldogs had three turnovers in the first half that led to three points.
For Starters, Game Captains: Georgia had one first-time starter in junior DB Tyke Smith as this was his first at Georgia and 18th in his career after having 17 starts while at West Virginia. Redshirt sophomore WR Arian Smith saw his first action of the season after getting hurt in fall camp. He had a 7-yard catch in the second quarter. Missouri won the toss and elected to defer the ball until the 2nd half. Sophomores Jamon Dumas-Johnson (LB) and Brock Bowers (TE) plus juniors Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (WR) and junior Dan Jackson (S) were the captains. I
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Slow Start For Offense: Top-ranked Georgia fell behind 13-0 with 8:53 left in the first half. It responded with a 52-yard drive on eight plays that ended with a 40-yard field goal by PK Jack Podlesny to cut it to 13-3. Two key plays on the drive included converting a 3rd-and-9 play with an 18-yard completion by senior QB Stetson Bennett to junior WR Dominick Blaylock and a 33-yard reception by sophomore TE Brock Bowers. Then, the Bulldogs trailed 16-3 with 3:16 left in the first half and kicked a field goal as time expired to cut the deficit to 16-6.
Georgia failed to score in the first quarter for the first time since last year’s national championship game as Alabama led 3-0 before the Bulldogs came back for a 33-18 victory. The Tigers led tonight 3-0 after the first quarter and coming in tonight, the Bulldogs had outscored their opponents 46-3 in the first quarter. Georgia ran only 11 plays and had 49 yards of offense in the first quarter (35 rushing and 14 passing) and then finished the first half with 182 yards of offense on 35 plays.
Bennett finished the first half 10-for-24 for 149 yards. Junior RB Kendall Milton had three carries for 34 yards while Bowers led all receivers with 52 yards on three catches.
Points To Ponder: Georgia faced a pair of 13-point deficits in the first half tonight. The Bulldogs trailed 13-0 with 8:53 left in the first half and then 16-3 with 3:16 remaining before making it a 16-6 game at the half. Coming in tonight, Georgia was outscoring its opponents in the first half 108-16.
The Last Time: Georgia executed a fake field goal as Stetson Bennett rushed for five yards on 4th-and-3 at the Mizzou 22. It was the team’s first since the 2020 Sugar Bowl when Georgia’s Jake Camarda ran for a first down. Tonight’s drive ended with a 34-yard FG. The last time Georgia trailed at the half was last year’s national championship game to Alabama 9-6 and then rallied for a 33-18 win.
A Look At The Defense: Missouri finished the first half with 16 points, running 32 plays for 194 yards of total offense. The Tigers hit a 41-yard field goal with 4:11 left for a 3-0 advantage, marking the first time Georgia had trailed this season. In the first quarter, the Tigers ran 16 plays and had 60 yards of offense (-2 rushing and 62 passing). Junior DL Jalen Carter returned to action on defense in the second quarter and then left with a knee injury and is out. Mizzou put together an 81-yard drive in 12 plays for a 10-0 lead with 12:43 left in the second quarter. Cody Schrader’s 63-yard scamper was the longest play allowed by the Bulldogs this season, and it led to a field goal and a 16-3 advantage.
Georgia entered the game ranked fourth nationally in Scoring Defense, surrendering just 8.0 points a game. The leading tackler at half for the Bulldogs was Jamon Dumas-Johnson with six stops.
It’s Good: Senior PK Jack Podlesny made a 40-yard field goal with 6:36 left in the half to cut Mizzou’s lead to 13-3 and a 34-yarder to end the first half to make it a 16-6 contest. He is 10-for-11 in field goals with the lone miss coming on a 54-yard attempt against Samford. Podlesny entered tonight’s game second nationally in scoring with 44 points.
Points Off Turnovers: Missouri scored three points off two Bulldog miscues while the Tigers did not have any turnovers in the first half.
Junior RB Kendall Milton fumbled after a 35-yard gain and Mizzou recovered at the UGA 46. It did not lead to any points as the Tigers ran three plays and lost one yard total. Senior QB Stetson Bennett fumbled and Mizzou took over at the UGA 36. It led to a 49-yard field goal. The Bulldogs are now +2 for the year with 31 points off turnovers while opponents have scored 13 points off five turnovers. Last week against Kent State, the Bulldogs had three turnovers in the first half that led to three points.
For Starters, Game Captains: Georgia had one first-time starter in junior DB Tyke Smith as this was his first at Georgia and 18th in his career after having 17 starts while at West Virginia. Redshirt sophomore WR Arian Smith saw his first action of the season after getting hurt in fall camp. He had a 7-yard catch in the second quarter. Missouri won the toss and elected to defer the ball until the 2nd half. Sophomores Jamon Dumas-Johnson (LB) and Brock Bowers (TE) plus juniors Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (WR) and junior Dan Jackson (S) were the captains. I
The Georgia Bulldogs WIN the 2021 NATIONAL TITLE!
