Best photos from Georgia's epic win over No. 1 Texas
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Georgia celebrate a touchdown in the first quarter of the Longhorns' game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024.
The Georgia Bulldogs achieved their biggest win of the year on Saturday night, knocking out the previously No. 1 Texas Longhorns 30-15. Georgia tradition stood strong, as they won this game via defense and the running game. Trevor Etienne probably received the offensive game ball for this one, carrying the offense with 87 rushing yards and three touchdowns on just 19 carries.
Georgia is now 6-1, only behind LSU and Texas A&M in the SEC standings due to playing more conference games and having one loss, but this win makes the highest ranked team in the SEC. Meanwhile, the Longhorns fall to 6-1, but they remain in the top 10 and with the new College Football Playoff structure, they could still make the playoff with ease.
What makes the win more impressive is that the game was never that close. After a controversial officiating gaffe in the third quarter, Texas punched in a touchdown off a short field to make it 23-15 and potentially tie it with a defensive stop and an offensive score. However, Georgia squashed any of that hope, driving 89 yards, with Trevor Etienne capping it off with his third touchdown of the day.
Strangely enough, the quarterback duel could arguably have favored Texas due to how turnover prone Carson Beck was. He threw three interceptions due to some shaky ball placement, along with just 175 yards and only a 77.3 passer rating.
However, Texas had to pass more often due to being down 23-0 in the first half. The Georgia defense feasted on Texas and recorded seven sacks while forcing four Longhorns' turnovers.
Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams face masks Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning in the second quarter at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Janner/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) is brought down by Georgia defense in the second quarter of the Longhorns' game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024.
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) looks for a handoff in the second quarter of the Longhorns' game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024.
Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns during the second quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Quintrevion Wisner #26 of the Texas Longhorns runs the ball against Joenel Aguero #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Dan Jackson #17 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Jalon Walker #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after making a sack during the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers in the second quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Saturday October 19, 2024.
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