Georgia starts fast, routs Missouri 48-21
Raylen Wilson’s interception on Missouri’s first play sparked a 31-0 Georgia run, while Nate Frazier scored three touchdowns.
| Kickoff | 3:30 PM ET |
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| Venue | Sanford Stadium |
| Spread | Georgia -16.5 |
| Total | 48.5 |
| TV | ABC, Disney+ |
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| Streaming | the ESPN app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →Georgia scored the first 31 points Saturday at Sanford Stadium and beat Missouri 48-21, moving the No. 1 Bulldogs another step toward the SEC Championship Game. After building a 31-7 halftime lead over the No. 22 Tigers, the Bulldogs improved to 9-1 overall and 7-1 in SEC play.
Linebacker Raylen Wilson intercepted Austin Simmons on Missouri’s first offensive play and returned the ball 30 yards to the 7. Nate Frazier scored from 4 yards out, the first of his three touchdowns, and Georgia led 14-0 just 4 1/2 minutes into the game.
Georgia out-gained Missouri 158 yards to 28 through the first 15 minutes, combining the early takeaway with an offense that spread production across the backfield and passing game.
Frazier led all rushers with 72 yards on 14 carries. Dwight Phillips added 66 yards on seven attempts. After missing four games with a foot injury, Chauncey Bowens returned and scored on his only carry, a 5-yard run.
Gunner Stockton completed 18 of 24 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown, then added an 8-yard rushing score. Craig Dandridge Jr. led all receivers with six catches for 85 yards, and Isiah Canion returned from a leg injury with four receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown.
Kirby Smart removed Stockton after the first offensive play of the fourth quarter. Ryan Puglisi completed both of his passes for 34 yards as Georgia made broad personnel changes after taking a 48-14 lead.
Missouri scored the game’s final touchdown with Simmons still at quarterback. He finished 17 of 25 for 175 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, while Georgia closed with a 468-268 advantage in total offense.
Smart praised Georgia’s energy and fast start in his ABC postgame interview, then made clear that one decisive win did not change the weekly standard. “We need to ascend,” Smart said.
Why it matters
Georgia improved to 7-1 in SEC play and took another step toward the SEC Championship Game. The Bulldogs paired 468 yards of offense with an opening-play takeaway and a 31-7 halftime lead.
What to watch next
Georgia plays at No. 17 South Carolina at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
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