Georgia's Beck Tosses Interceptions And Leads Bulldogs To Victory Over Florida
In a thrilling game that came down to the final play, Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett IV threw two interceptions but led his team to a 27-20 victory over the Florida Gators on Saturday night.
Georgia's defense came up with big plays when they needed them most, forcing three turnovers and sacking Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson five times.
The win is Georgia's third straight over Florida and improves their record to 4-0 on the season. Florida falls to 2-2.
Bennett Struggles But Delivers in Clutch
Bennett completed just 19 of 38 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions. He was sacked five times and was under pressure all night.
However, Bennett made some big plays when he needed them most. He threw a touchdown pass to Ladd McConkey in the first quarter and another to Brock Bowers in the fourth quarter. He also ran for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Florida's Richardson Shows Promise Despite Loss
Richardson, a redshirt freshman, had a solid game for Florida. He completed 19 of 38 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown, and he also ran for 51 yards.
However, Richardson also threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown by Georgia's Kelee Ringo.
Despite the loss, Richardson showed that he has the potential to be a great quarterback for Florida. He is a strong runner and has a good arm. He just needs to improve his accuracy and decision-making.
Georgia's Defense Dominates
Georgia's defense was the star of the game. They forced three turnovers, sacked Richardson five times, and held Florida to just 20 points.
The Bulldogs' defense was led by linebacker Nolan Smith, who had three sacks. Defensive linemen Jalen Carter and Travon Walker also had big games.
Florida's offense struggled to get anything going against Georgia's defense. Richardson was under pressure all night and the Gators' running game was nonexistent.
Implications for the Season
The win is a big one for Georgia, who are now 4-0 on the season and ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll. The Bulldogs have a tough schedule ahead of them, but they are now in a good position to compete for a national championship.
The loss is a setback for Florida, who are now 2-2 on the season. The Gators have a tough schedule ahead of them, and they will need to improve their play if they want to compete for a bowl game.