Ole Miss Stuns No. 3 Georgia 28-10; Bulldogs Face First Two-Loss Season Since 2016

Nov 9, 2024, 11:48 PM

Ole Miss achieved a significant upset by defeating No. 3-ranked Georgia 28-10 in Oxford. This marks the first time since 2016, excluding the COVID-19 season, that Georgia has lost two regular-season games. Georgia scored an early touchdown, but Ole Miss dominated thereafter. Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart outperformed Georgia's Carson Beck, including a crucial 28-yard run, and the Rebels' defense, featuring nine starters from the transfer portal, dominated the game. The defense forced multiple turnovers, including an interception resulting from a spin-move by Princely Umanmielen, and held Georgia to ten points after allowing 52 points to them last year. Ole Miss's defense generated eight negative plays, exposing Georgia's offensive line struggles. Lane Kiffin secured his biggest win as Ole Miss head coach, with fans chanting 'overrated' at Georgia, and kept the Rebels in contention for the College Football Playoff. Georgia's defeat has significant implications for the SEC title race and the playoff picture, with the Bulldogs set to face Tennessee next week.