Carson Beck led Georgia to a 34-20 victory over Florida in a hard-fought game at the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.” Despite throwing three interceptions, Beck managed to throw for 309 yards and two touchdowns to secure the win for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs’ victory marked their fourth straight win in the series, their longest streak since the late 1970s and early 1980s. Florida faced quarterback issues throughout the game, with freshman DJ Lagway leaving the game due to injury and backup Aidan Warner struggling to make an impact.
Florida’s defense put up a strong fight, forcing Beck into several mistakes, including three interceptions. However, a crucial special teams error by Florida’s punter Jeremy Crawshaw proved costly, leading to a 31-yard loss and setting up Beck’s first touchdown pass.
Despite the win, Georgia will need to address Beck’s turnover issues if they hope to make a deep run in the College Football Playoff. Beck has thrown eight interceptions in the last three games, raising concerns for the team moving forward.
On the other hand, Florida will need to evaluate their quarterback situation, as they were forced to rely on a walk-on quarterback due to multiple injuries to scholarship QBs. Coach Billy Napier has seen seven scholarship quarterbacks go down with injuries, leaving the team in a challenging position.
Injuries also plagued both teams during the game, with several key players going down with various injuries. Georgia running back Trevor Etienne, who transferred from Florida, left the game with a rib injury, while Florida lost two cornerbacks and several defensive players to injuries as well.
Looking ahead, Georgia will face off against No. 19 Ole Miss next Saturday, while Florida will take on No. 6 Texas in their upcoming game. Both teams will need to regroup and address their respective issues to come out on top in their next matchups.
