College Football8 Nov 20262 minute read

Georgia Crushes Ole Miss 42-7 with Dominant Defensive Effort

Georgia shut down Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and pulled away for a 42-7 victory on Saturday night.

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Bulldogs Control the Line Early

Georgia put on a dominant display on Saturday night, rolling to a 42-7 win over Ole Miss at Vaught Heminway Stadium. The Bulldogs jumped out early, scoring touchdowns on their first three possessions to build a 21-0 lead. Quarterback Gunner Stockton added a 15 yard touchdown run late in the second quarter to make it 28-0.

Stockton finished the night with four passing touchdowns, including three to sophomore Talyn Taylor, along with his rushing score. Georgia controlled the line of scrimmage, rushing for 295 yards and keeping the ball for nearly 35 minutes. Tailback Nate Frazier started the opening drive with a 46 yard run.

Defense Shuts Down Chambliss

Georgia's defense took a new approach to slow down Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who accounted for five scores against them last season. Defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann called more aggressive blitzes, keeping Chambliss under constant pressure.

Chambliss finished 18 of 34 for 170 yards and no touchdown passes. It was the first time in 22 games he was held without a passing score. Georgia sacked him four times, picked him off, and forced a fumble when Raesean Dinkins hit him from behind. Backup Deuce Knight replaced Chambliss with about nine minutes left in the game.

Disruption and Playoff Impact

The game was briefly stopped in the second quarter when upset fans threw bottles onto the field following penalty calls against the Rebels. Defensive end Jordan Renaud was called for roughing the passer, which wiped out an interception, and defensive back Jaylon Braxton was flagged for pass interference on a deep pass to Craig Dandridge Jr.

With top ranked Miami losing 31-24 to Notre Dame, Georgia could take the top spot in the playoff rankings on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Ole Miss picked up its third loss of the season, making a playoff return difficult.

What it means for the next game

Missouri Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs (College Football, Sat, 14 Nov): Georgia Bulldogs win 82%, Missouri Tigers win 18%; projected score Georgia Bulldogs 31, Missouri Tigers 17. Our safest pick: Georgia to win.

Ole Miss Rebels at Oklahoma Sooners (College Football, Sat, 14 Nov): Oklahoma Sooners win 43%, Ole Miss Rebels win 57%; projected score Oklahoma Sooners 25, Ole Miss Rebels 27. Our safest pick: Over 40.5 points.