The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs took on the No. 10 Ole Miss Rebels in an exciting matchup on Saturday night. The Bulldogs were looking to extend their winning streak to five games, while the Rebels were hoping to pull off the upset and get back on track after a tough loss last week.
The Bulldogs came out strong, scoring on their first drive of the game with a touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Fromm to tight end Eli Wolf. Fromm was on fire all night, throwing for four touchdowns and completing 24 of his 32 passes for 305 yards. The Bulldogs also got a big boost from their running game, with D’Andre Swift and Brian Herrien combining for over 200 yards and two touchdowns.
The Rebels weren’t going to go down without a fight, though. Quarterback John Rhys Plumlee threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, while wide receiver Elijah Moore had a big night with nine catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns. The Rebels kept it close throughout the game, but the Bulldogs were able to pull away late in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
The final score was 44-27 in favor of the Bulldogs, giving them their fifth consecutive win and keeping them undefeated on the season. The Bulldogs showed why they are the No. 1 team in the country, as they were able to outscore the Rebels in a high-scoring affair. With the win, the Bulldogs remain atop the SEC standings and look to continue their winning streak in the coming weeks.
The Rebels will look to bounce back next week when they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Rebels have shown they can compete with some of the best teams in the country, but they will need to find a way to finish games if they want to have any chance of making it to the SEC Championship Game.
It was an exciting matchup between two top-10 teams, and it was great to see both teams put on a show for the fans. The Bulldogs remain undefeated and look like they could be headed for a special season. The Rebels will look to regroup and get back on track next week against Arkansas. No matter what happens, it’s sure to be an exciting finish to the season in the SEC.
