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Georgia Stuns No. 1 Texas 30-15 in Austin's First Top-5 Matchup Since 2006

Oct 20, 2024, 03:38 AM

No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs upset No. 1 Texas Longhorns with a decisive 30-15 victory in Austin, Texas, in the first top-five matchup in the city since 2006, handing the Longhorns their first loss of the season. Georgia built a 23-point first-half lead, showcasing dominance at the line of scrimmage and overwhelming Texas' offensive line. Head coach Kirby Smart earned his 100th career win and his first road victory against an AP Top 10 team. After the game, Smart praised his team's resilience, stating, "Nobody believed in us," and criticized officiating by saying, "They tried to rob us with calls in this place." The victory shakes up the national rankings and propels Georgia back into the Southeastern Conference (SEC) race.