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Georgia vs Texas final score: Bulldogs knock off No. 1 Longhorns on the road

Georgia football made its first-ever rip to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium a memorable one.

Behind big days from Trevor Etienne and their defense, the fourth-ranked Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 in SEC) knocked off No. 1 Texas (6-1, 2-1) on Saturday by a score of 30-15 in Austin. It is the third win against a No. 1 ranked team for Georgia in the Kirby Smart era.

Etienne had his best performance in a Bulldogs uniform since transferring from Florida over the offseason. The 5-foot-9 running back recorded the hat tricks as he finished with three touchdowns on 19 carries for 87 yards.

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Georgia’s defense dominated for a majority of the night, as it held Texas to zero points in the first half and a season-low 259 total yards of offense on the night. Jalon Walker was a force to be reckoned with, as the Bulldogs linebacker finished with a team-high eight tackles and three sacks. All told, Georgia created four turnovers on defense on the night.

Carson Beck struggled at times throughout the night against the Longhorns, as the Bulldogs quarterback finished with three interceptions. He finished 23 of 41 passing for 175 yards with no touchdowns. It is the second time this season that Beck finished with no passing touchdowns in a game.

With that, follow along for live scores, updates and highlights of Georgia's Week 8 game against Texas:

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Georgia vs Texas updates, highlights

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Fourth quarter: Georgia 30, Texas 15

Georgia seals win over No. 1 Texas with fourth down stop

The Bulldogs' defense put the cherry on top of a dominating night with a fourth-down stop, causing the Longhorns to turn the ball over on downs. Georgia defeats Texas 30-15.

Georgia forces another turnover

Georgia's defense continues to come up in big moments. This time, it's defensive lineman Mykel Williams, who strips the ball from Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers. It is the fourth turnover of the night caused by Georgia's defense.

Trevor Etienne picks up the hat trick against Texas

Georgia gets its first points of the second half thanks to Trevor Etienne, who scores his third touchdown of the night. It is a 1-yard touchdown run for Etienne. The Bulldogs running back was called a yard short of the touchdown two plays before. It is an 11-play scoring drive for 89 yards for the Bulldogs.

Third quarter: Georgia 23, Texas 15

Officials reverse Texas defensive pass interference

Officials overturn a defensive pass interference call against Texas, giving the Longhorns the ball after Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron picked off Carson Beck. The call against the Longhorns prompted fans to throw trash on the field, causing a delay.

Georgia gets fourth down stop

Texas turns the ball over on downs as Georgia's defense comes up with a stop on fourth down. Julian Humphrey was the one who came up with the stop for Georgia as he broke up Quinn Ewers' intended pass for Isaiah Bond. Nice recovery by Georgia's defense late on the drive after giving up several big plays.

Georgia punts ball

The Bulldogs are forced to punt on the first drive of the second half, as Carson Beck's pass, intended for Dominic Lovett, is broken up. It is just the third punt of the night for the Bulldogs.

Texas opens second half with touchdown

Texas is on the board as Quinn Ewers connects with Isaiah Bond for a 2-yard reception. Longhorns convert on the 2-point conversion as Bond makes the catch in the end zone. Georgia gets the ball back now leading 23-8.

Quinn Ewers back at quarterback for Texas

Ewers is back out at quarterback for Texas as the second half starts. Longhorns start with the ball at its 45-yard line after Georgia squibs the kickoff.

First half: Georgia 23, Texas 0

First half stats

Here's a breakdown of the first half stats between Georgia and Texas:

  • Total offense: Georgia 170, Texas 38

  • Passing offense: Georgia 100, Texas 26

  • Rushing offense: Georgia 70, Texas 2

  • First downs: Georgia 8, Texas 6

  • Turnovers: Georgia 2, Texas 2

  • Penalties: Georgia 3-35, Texas 4-19

Here's a breakdown of the quarterback battle:

  • Carson Beck (Georgia): 16 of 28 (57%) passing for 100 yards with two interceptions

  • Quinn Ewers (Texas): 6 of 12 (50%) passing for 17 yards with one interception; one fumble

  • Arch Manning (Texas): 3 of 6 (50%) passing for 19 yards

Georgia extends lead over No. 1 Texas 23-0 at halftime

Georgia caps off a dominant first half against No. 1 Texas with a 44-yard field goal from Peyton Woodring as time expires.

Arch Manning replaces Quinn Ewers

Texas makes a change at quarterback as redshirt freshman Arch Manning replaces Quinn Ewers under center. Georgia leads 20-0 with 4:30 remaining in the second quarter.

Peyton Woodring hits 48-yard field goal

Georgia extends its lead to 20-0 as kicker Peyton Woodring hits a 48-yard field goal.

Texas punts the ball

Georgia's defense forces Texas to punt the ball for the fourth time tonight, as Jalon Walker sacks Quinn Ewers for a loss of 3 yards on third-and-11. Longhorns continue to have no answers for the Bulldogs' defense, as Texas has just 15 total yards of offense. Texas is 0-for-6 on third downs.

Trevor Etienne scores second touchdown of night

It's all Dawgs so far in Austin as Trevor Etienne scores his second touchdown of the night, this time a 15-yard carry. The Bulldogs running back finds the gap up the middle and shows off the speed. Georgia cashes in another turnover caused by its defense. It is a three-play drive for 34 yards for Georgia in 1:29 of game time.

Georgia picks off Quinn Ewers

Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs' defense continue to be one step ahead of the Longhorns' offense, as Daylen Everette picks off Quinn Ewers at the Texas 30-yard line. Georgia takes over the ball in plus territory. It is the second turnover of the night caused by Everette.

Georgia extends lead with field goal

Facing a third-and-8, Carson Beck's intended pass to Dominic Lovett was thrown incomplete. Georgia extends its lead over Texas to 10-0 as Bulldogs kicker Peyton Woodring hits a 33-yard field goal.

Georgia sacks Quinn Ewers

Texas continues to struggle against Georgia's defense in the first half. Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker sacked Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers for a loss of 9 yards. Strong start for Georgia's defense in this top-five showdown.

First quarter: Georgia 7, Texas 0

Trevor Etienne puts Georgia on the board

Trevor Etienne continues to have the hot hand early for the Bulldogs. Etienne runs it in from the Texas 3-yard line to give Georgia an early 7-0 lead against Texas. It is the fifth rushing touchdown of the season for Etienne.

Georgia forces fumble

Bulldogs dial up the pressure on defense and create a takeaway of their own. Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette forces the fumble with a rush of the middle and falls on top of the ball. Bulldogs take over the ball at the Texas 13-yard line.

Georgia turns over the ball again

Beck continues to struggle early on against Texas, as the Bulldogs quarterback throws his second interception of the game. This one came in the red zone at the Texas 18-yard line.

Carson Beck turns over the ball

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck throws an early interception in the first quarter, giving Texas the ball. It's Beck's sixth interception in seven games this season.

Pregame

Latest Georgia-Texas injury report

In the final SEC injury report before the start of Georgia vs. Texas, Bulldogs offensive lineman Tate Ratledge was listed a "game-time decision." The Bulldogs' offensive lineman has been out since Sept. 14 at Kentucky with knee/ankle injuries.

Here's a full look at the injury report for Georgia vs. Texas:

Georgia

  • RB Roderick Robinson II — OUT

  • ILB Smael Mondon Jr. — OUT

  • RB Branson Robinson — OUT

  • DL Joseph Jonah-Ajonye — OUT

  • OL Tate Ratledge — Game Time Decision

Texas

  • DB Derek Williams Jr. — OUT

  • RB CJ Baxter — OUT

  • RB Christian Clark — OUT

  • RB Velton Gardner — OUT

  • OL Trevor Goosby — OUT

Kirby Smart, Georgia arrive to stadium 

Georgia coach Kirby Smart leads the Bulldogs across the field at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium into the visitor's locker room ahead of Saturday night's game vs. Texas. Bulldogs are making their first trip to Austin on Saturday.

Here's another look at the Bulldogs getting off the team bus and greeted by Georgia fans in Austin:

Georgia football’s record vs. No. 1-ranked teams 

As noted by Georgia’s game notes, the Bulldogs are 3-5 all time when going up against the No. 1 ranked team in the country. Georgia is 2-1 against No. 1-ranked teams in the Kirby Smart era.

Georgia uniform vs. Texas drops

The Bulldogs are rocking with their classic white top, gray pants away uniform for their SEC road game vs. Texas.

Here's another look at the Bulldogs' uniform for tonight:

Is Uga going to be at Georgia-Texas? 

No. As reported by Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald, Uga XI will not be in attendance for Saturday’s SEC top-five showdown between Georgia and Texas. The reason for Uga’s absence is that Uga is still a little pup, and the trip to Austin is “too much” for him with all the travel involved.

Back at the 2019 Sugar Bowl — the last meeting between Georgia and Texas — Uga X was attacked by Bevo, the Longhorns live mascot, before kickoff.

Georgia-Texas ‘College GameDay’ picks

Here’s who the “College GameDay” crew and guest picker Scottie Scheffler picked to win Saturday’s game between Georgia-Texas earlier Saturday:

  • Desmond Howard: Texas

  • Nick Saban: Texas

  • Pat McAfee: Texas

  • Scottie Scheffler: Texas

  • Lee Corso: Texas

Carson Beck Heisman odds

Entering Saturday’s contest against Texas, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has the sixth-best betting odds on BetMGM to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy, at +1500.

Here’s a look at who has the top 10 best odds to win the Heisman this year as of Saturday:

  • Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (+210)

  • Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel (+275)

  • Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter (+500)

  • Miami QB Cam Ward (+650)

  • Alabama QB Jalen Milroe (+1300)

  • Georgia QB Carson Beck (+1500) 

  • Clemson QB Cade Klubnik (+1800)

  • Texas QB Quinn Ewers (+2000)

  • Penn State QB Drew Allar (+3000)

  • Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart (+4000)

Georgia vs Texas time today

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19

  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

  • Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium (Austin, Texas)

The Bulldogs and the Longhorns will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 19 from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

What channel is Georgia vs Texas game on today?

  • TV channel: ABC

  • Streaming: ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial)

  • Radio: Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network (Learfield) on SiriusXM Channel 82

Georgia vs. Texas will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will call the game from the booth at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, with Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, ESPN's subscription streaming service, and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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Georgia vs Texas history

  • Series record: Texas leads 4-1

  • Georgia's last win: 1984 (10-9)

  • Texas' last win: 2019 (21-18)

Texas leads the all-time series against Georgia 4-1, with the Longhorns winning the most recent matchup 28-21 at the 2019 Sugar Bowl.

Georgia vs Texas predictions

Marc Weiszer, Athens Herald-Banner: Georgia 27, Texas 26

"Texas is off to its first 6-0 start since 2009, but it hasn’t played a team currently in the top 20 of the ESPN SP+ rankings. The Bulldogs are the more desperate team after stumbling at Alabama, but that could work both ways. Going with Texas is probably the smart move, but this pick is made mostly in faith that Georgia will summon its best game with some of its top playmakers rising up. Smart has squeezed that out of his team too often in the past."

ESPN Analytics: ESPN is predicting Texas to come out with the win on Saturday, as the Bulldogs have just a 23.7% chance of winning themselves.

Georgia vs Texas betting odds

Games lines and odds from BetMGM as of Friday, Oct. 18:

  • Spread: Texas -5

  • Over/under: 55.5

  • Moneyline: Texas (-200) | Georgia (+165)

Georgia vs Texas injury updates

Injury report from Wednesday's SEC availability release

Georgia

  • RB Roderick Robinson II — OUT

  • ILB Smael Mondon Jr. — OUT

  • RB Branson Robinson — OUT

  • OL Tate Ratledge — Questionable

  • DL Jordan Hall — Probable

  • OL Jared Wilson — Probable

Texas

  • DB Derek Williams Jr. — OUT

  • RB CJ Baxter — OUT

  • RB Christian Clark — OUT

  • RB Velton Gardner — OUT

  • OL Trevor Goosby — OUT

  • WR Isaiah Bond — Questionable

Georgia vs Texas weather updates

The forecast from The Weather Channel is calling for a high of 85 degrees on Saturday in Austin. Sunset will take place just before kickoff at 6:55 p.m. CT. It will be cloudy with some sunshine during the day. It will be 79 degrees at kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Georgia football schedule 2024

Here's a look at Georgia's schedule in 2024, including available start time and TV channel information:

All times Eastern

  • Saturday, Aug. 31: vs. No. 9 Clemson (W, 34-3)

  • Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. Tennessee Tech (W, 48-3)

  • Saturday, Sept. 14: at Kentucky * (W, 13-12)

  • Saturday, Sept. 21: BYE

  • Saturday, Sept. 28: at No. 7 Alabama * (L, 41-34)

  • Saturday, Oct. 5: vs. Auburn * (W, 31-13)

  • Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. Mississippi State (W, 41-31)

  • Saturday, Oct. 19: at No. 1 Texas * | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo and ESPN+)

  • Saturday, Oct. 26: BYE

  • Saturday, Nov. 2: vs. Florida * | 3:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo and ESPN+)

  • Saturday, Nov. 9: at No. 15 Ole Miss *

  • Saturday, Nov. 16: vs. No. 10 Tennessee *

  • Saturday, Nov. 23: vs. Massachusetts | 12:45 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)

  • Friday, Nov. 29: vs. Georgia Tech | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo and ESPN+)

  • Record: 5-1, 3-1 in SEC play

* Denotes SEC game

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Texas football schedule 2024

Here's a look at Texas' schedule in 2024, including available start time and TV channel information:

All times Eastern

  • Saturday, Aug. 31: vs. Colorado State (W, 52-0)

  • Saturday, Sept. 7: at No. 22 Michigan (W, 31-12)

  • Saturday, Sept. 14: vs. UTSA (W, 56-7)

  • Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. UL Monroe (W, 51-3)

  • Saturday, Sept. 28: vs. Mississippi State * (W, 35-13)

  • Saturday, Oct. 5: BYE

  • Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. Oklahoma * (W, 34-3)

  • Saturday, Oct. 19: vs. No. 4 Georgia * | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo and ESPN+)

  • Saturday, Oct. 26: at Vanderbilt *

  • Saturday, Nov. 2: BYE

  • Saturday, Nov. 9: vs. Florida * | Noon

  • Saturday, Nov. 16: at Arkansas * | Noon

  • Saturday, Nov. 23: vs. Kentucky *

  • Saturday, Nov. 30: at No. 14 Texas A&M *

* Denotes SEC game

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