The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Georgia’s Win Over Texas

Unpacking everything good, bad, and worse from the Dawgs’ massive win over the No.1 team in the country.

The Georgia Bulldogs knocked off the top-ranked Texas Longhorns this weekend in a thrilling road victory for Kirby Smart and the Dawgs. With the massive win behind them and a bye week ahead, let’s take a look at everything good, bad, and ugly from this victory.

The Good: The Defense

After giving up 31 points to a struggling Mississippi State team, there were doubts about the Bulldogs’ defense being capable of containing a potent offense like Texas’. However, Georgia didn’t just slow down the Longhorns; they completely stifled them. The Bulldogs limited Texas to only 259 total yards and forced four turnovers, which proved to be the turning point in the game. Linebacker Jalon Walker led the defensive charge, recording three sacks and recovering a fumble in a standout performance.

The Bad: Unfortunate Penalties

While they didn’t affect the outcome of the game, the Bulldogs still had a handful of plays on the defensive side of the ball that either extended the Longhorns’ drives or provided Texas with a better opportunity to score. The biggest penalties of them all were against safeties Joenel Aguero and Dan Jackson, who were both ejected for targeting in the second half. Both Jackson and Aguero will be forced to miss the first of their next game as per NCAA rules.

The Ugly: The Passing Offense

Although the Dawgs had some bright moments, Georgia’s passing game fell well short of expectations. Three interceptions, several dropped passes, and inaccurate throws made it a challenging night for the offense. While a victory is always valuable (and this one was no exception), Georgia will need significant improvement in their passing attack if they hope to contend for another national championship.