Golding takes blame after Georgia rout
The Bulldogs scored touchdowns on their first four possessions and ended the Rebels’ 16-game home winning streak.
Pete Golding accepted responsibility after No. 2 Georgia overwhelmed No. 10 Ole Miss 42-7 on Saturday night, ending the Rebels’ 16-game home winning streak. Georgia led 28-0 at halftime and extended the margin to 35-0 before Shekai Mills-Knight scored Ole Miss’ only touchdown in the fourth quarter.
The numbers reflected Georgia’s control. The Bulldogs outgained Ole Miss 481-252, with 295 rushing yards to the Rebels’ 66. Per play, Georgia averaged 7.6 yards against Ole Miss’ 3.7. Georgia also sacked Trinidad Chambliss five times, while quarterback Gunner Stockton threw four touchdown passes on nine completions.
Golding said Ole Miss failed to execute across offense, defense and special teams despite what he considered a good week of preparation. The Rebels could not sustain momentum, and penalties erased an interception and contributed to another missed chance to get off the field.
Georgia’s pressure plan also caused consistent problems. Golding said the Bulldogs used seven-up and plus-one presentations. Those looks forced Ole Miss to identify extra rushers, release the ball on time and handle edge pressure. He added that Oklahoma uses similar concepts, giving the Rebels something to correct before their next game.
Ole Miss also lost offensive lineman Patrick Kutas during the game. Golding described Kutas as the glue of the offensive front, though he said he had not yet reviewed the offensive tape when he met with reporters.
The defeat dropped Ole Miss to 6-3 overall and 4-3 in the SEC. It was the Rebels’ worst home loss since Alabama’s 62-7 victory in 2018, and Golding said the response begins with the coaching staff: “That starts with me.”
Why it matters
Ole Miss fell to 6-3 overall and 4-3 in SEC play after its worst home defeat since 2018. Golding said the Rebels cannot control the playoff committee and must correct their execution before facing Oklahoma.
What to watch next
Ole Miss will review the Georgia tape and prepare for an Oklahoma defense that Golding said uses similar pressure presentations.
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