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Beck retains Smart's confidence as leader of No. 2 Georgia's offense despite interceptions
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A string of eight interceptions in No. 2 Georgia's last three games hasn't endangered Carson Beck's standing as the Bulldogs' starting quarterback. The Bulldogs (7-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) have overcome the turnovers to win four consecutive games as they...
Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck jumped into the stands wearing black eye paint smeared across his face and a wide smile. His three interceptions were a distant memory. All he cared about what celebrating another victory in the game he cherishes most. Beck threw for 309 yards...
Florida looking to end a 3-game skid against rival and No. 2 Georgia in the 'Cocktail Party'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive end Jack Pyburn grew up in Jacksonville and regularly attended the rivalry against Georgia known as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.” He remembers tailgating in “RV City,” riding scooters through parking lots and screaming his head...
'Cocktail Party' headed to Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 while EverBank gets a makeover
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The annual Florida-Georgia rivalry will take a break from its traditional home and be played at NFL venues while EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville is undergoing a $1.4 billion renovation. The game will relocate to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in 2026...
SEC fines Texas $250,000, Longhorns apologize after fans throw trash on field against Georgia
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart was initially careful with his words when asked about Texas fans littering the north end of the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns was briefly wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before...
No. 2 Georgia is still the top dog in the SEC after convincing win over previously top-ranked Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and everyone else are finding that Georgia is still the top dog in the Southeastern Conference. Coach Kirby Smart's 100th victory in his nine seasons with the Bulldogs, a dominating defensive performance at No. 1 Texas, provided a stark reminder about his...
No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 1 Texas 30-15, with Etienne running for 3 TDs
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Trevor Etienne ran for three touchdowns, the first two set up by cornerback Daylen Everette's takeaways, and fifth-ranked Georgia went on to beat Quinn Ewers and No. 1 Texas 30-15 on Saturday night. Etienne's last score was a 1-yard plunge on fourth down with...
No. 1 Texas gets biggest SEC test yet vs. No. 5 Georgia, the team that started season on top
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is undefeated midway through its debut in the Southeastern Conference, with the nation's top defense, a pretty good offense and the No. 1 ranking that Georgia had at the start of this season. “The most complete team that we’ve seen or faced this year,...
Georgia coach Kirby Smart reaches out to Mississippi State QB Van Buren to explain sideline shove
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Monday he has reached out to Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren and coach Jeff Lebby to explain his contact with Van Buren on the sideline in Saturday night's game. Van Buren ran to the Georgia sideline late in No. 5...
Beck passes for 459 yards and 3 TDs as No. 5 Georgia holds off Van Buren, Mississippi State 41-31
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Carson Beck didn't panic when No. 5 Georgia found second-half resistance from heavy underdog Mississippi State. 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...
