Mississippi State Bulldogs at Georgia Bulldogs
· NCAA - FootballBeck passes for 459 yards and 3 TDs as No. 5 Georgia holds off Van Buren, Mississippi State 41-31
Beck passed for a career-high 459 yards and three touchdowns and Georgia withstood Mississippi State's second-half comeback bid for a 41-31 win Saturday.
“He’s experienced,” said Georgia coach Kirby Smart of Beck, a senior. “The game gets a little tight there and he’s cool, not panicked.”
Georgia (5-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) played at times as if it were looking ahead to next week's visit to No. 1 Texas, but had enough offense for its 28th consecutive home win.
Georgia led 34-10 early in the second half before freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr., making his second start, led the State Bulldogs (1-5, 0-3) to two straight touchdowns. Van Buren's strong performance helped Mississippi State finish the game on a 21-7 run. It was not enough to prevent the team's fifth consecutive loss.
“Our guys responded,” said Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby. "... I hate that we’re sitting here disappointed, frustrated that we’re not on the right side of it, but our guys are continuing to fight like heck for each other and I’m proud of them for that.”
Beck threw two interceptions, including one on Georgia's second play to set up a Mississippi State field goal.
“It’s, like, it is what it is,” Beck said. “Let’s go. It doesn’t matter, just keep playing the game, keep going. And then you start to find a rhythm.”
With Georgia leading 34-24, Beck led a 16-play touchdown drive to put the game away. On fourth down at the MSU 1, Trevor Etienne was pushed across the goal line by Georgia's offensive line.
Van Buren completed 20 of 37 passes for 306 yards and three touchdowns, including scoring passes of 24 and Kelly Akharaiyi, and one interception. The 35-yarder with 1:47 remaining again trimmed Georgia's lead to 10 points.
Beck completed 36 passes, matching Georgia's record, on 48 attempts.
Beck finished the first half strong. His Dillon Bell, whose left toe tap at the back of the end zone made the catch count, and 1-yard scoring pass to tight end Lawson Luckie gave Georgia a 27-10 halftime lead.
Beck opened the second half with a 42-yard scoring pass to Arian Smith.
Georgia: RB Branson Robinson ran for 12 yards and a touchdown before leaving with a right knee injury early in the second quarter. Smart said he did not know the severity of the injury. RB Roderick Robinson has not played this season after having toe surgery, and the loss of Branson Robinson makes depth at the position behind Etienne a concern.
Georgia: Plays at No. 1 Texas in what could be a top-five showdown on Saturday.
How To Watch
How can I watch Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgia Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on SEC Network.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
FG | 1st Period 12:05 | Kyle Ferrie 47 Yd Field Goal | |
FG | 1st Period 7:09 | Peyton Woodring 45 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 1st Period 2:13 | Branson Robinson 5 Yd Run (Peyton Woodring Kick) | |
FG | 2nd Period 10:51 | Peyton Woodring 32 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 2nd Period 8:46 | Kelly Akharaiyi 24 Yd pass from Michael Van Buren Jr. (Kyle Ferrie Kick) | |
TD | 2nd Period 6:32 | Dillon Bell 31 Yd pass from Carson Beck (Peyton Woodring Kick) | |
TD | 2nd Period 1:56 | Lawson Luckie 1 Yd pass from Carson Beck (Peyton Woodring Kick) | |
TD | 3rd Period 13:48 | Arian Smith 42 Yd pass from Carson Beck (Peyton Woodring Kick) | |
TD | 3rd Period 8:27 | Johnnie Daniels 19 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick) | |
TD | 3rd Period 2:40 | Davon Booth 2 Yd pass from Michael Van Buren Jr. (Kyle Ferrie Kick) | |
TD | 4th Period 3:33 | Trevor Etienne 1 Yd Run (Peyton Woodring Kick) | |
TD | 4th Period 1:47 | Kelly Akharaiyi 35 Yd pass from Michael Van Buren Jr. (Kyle Ferrie Kick) |
Statistics
MSST | UGA | |
---|---|---|
17 | 1st Downs | 28 |
2-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-11 |
3-3 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
385 | Total Yards | 605 |
306 | Passing | 459 |
20/37 | Comp/Att | 36/48 |
8.3 | Yards per pass | 9.6 |
79 | Rushing | 146 |
26 | Rushing Attempts | 29 |
3.0 | Yards per rush | 5.0 |
8-65 | Penalties | 5-54 |
1 | Turnovers | 2 |
0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
1 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
26:22 | Possession | 33:38 |
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