Georgia routs Ole Miss behind Stockton’s five touchdowns

Georgia moved atop the SEC with a 42-7 road win over Ole Miss, pairing an efficient performance from quarterback Gunner Stockton with a defensive plan that contained Trinidad Chambliss.

Coach Kirby Smart told ABC that Georgia had “played to a standard,” pointing specifically to Stockton and the offensive line. The No. 2 Bulldogs improved to 8-1 overall and 6-1 in SEC play while outgaining the No. 10 Rebels 481 yards to 252.

Stockton completed 9 of 15 passes for 186 yards and four touchdowns. Three of those scoring throws went to receiver Talyn Taylor, and Stockton added a 15-yard touchdown run.

Georgia’s work up front shaped both sides of the game. Smart said the offensive line controlled the Ole Miss front, while the Bulldogs’ defense pressured Chambliss and prevented his rushing ability from changing the matchup.

Chambliss finished 18 of 34 for 170 yards with one interception. He had minus-12 rushing yards on nine carries, with four of those attempts recorded as sacks.

Ole Miss fell to 6-3 overall and 4-3 in the SEC. The Rebels did not score until 10:43 remained in the fourth quarter, and their 16-game home winning streak ended with their worst home loss since Alabama’s 62-7 victory in 2018.

Smart credited Georgia’s defensive staff and players for staying with the game plan. He said he was not disappointed about losing the shutout because younger players learned lessons during Ole Miss’ final scoring drive.

Georgia returns home Saturday to face No. 18 Missouri, which lost 34-20 to No. 7 Texas on Saturday.

Why it matters

Georgia improved to 8-1 overall and 6-1 in SEC play, moving atop the conference. For Ole Miss, the loss meant a 4-3 league record and its worst home defeat since 2018.

What to watch next

Georgia returns home Saturday to play No. 18 Missouri, which is coming off a 34-20 loss to No. 7 Texas.