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ATHENS – Georgia had their most prolific offensive outing in Columbia, SC, in series history, rolling to the 45-16 victory.
The No. 9 ranked Bulldogs (6-2) kept their hopes slim for the SEC East Division with the win over the exhausted Gamecocks (2-7).
Coach Kirby Smart saw the kind of progress in the racing game he was looking for, and he chose to pilot it exclusively in the fourth quarter, with 12 straight transfers to complete the game.
The Bulldogs totaled 332 rushing yards on 46 attempts, while keeping South Carolina to just 273 total yards.
Here’s a look at how Georgia’s position groups ranked:
Quarterback (B +)
JT Daniels was a modest 10 of 16 passing for 139 yards with 2 touchdowns and an interception. Daniels has been sacked twice, both times in games where he had the opportunity to throw the ball. The only interception Daniels threw was the result of the receiver flipping him over to a defender. Daniels’ talent and ability to lead the attack is evident, as Smart could have named his score in this game.
Running back (A)
It was a good day for the fullbacks, with James Cook rushing for a career-high 104 yards on 6 carries, including a 44-yard flurry. Kenny McIntosh also had an explosive 32-yard run, and Zamir White had a 22-yard run on his 84 yards on 13 carries. Freshman Daijun Edwards had 14 carries for 77 yards, most in the fourth quarter.
Receivers (B-)
Tight end Tre ‘McKitty saw his biggest contributions in the first practice, staggering a 40-yard catch, then showing great effort on his 5-yard catch and lunge to the pylon. George Pickens landed a sensational 17-yard catch, and rookie Arian Smith caught the first touchdown pass of his career. Kearis Jackson deflected a well-pitched pass in an interception, and Jermaine Burton dropped a TD pass. Burton followed last week’s 8-catch, 197-yard performance with 3 catches for 33 yards. Pickens, who had 8 catches the previous game, had 3 for 25.
Offensive line (B +)
Ben Cleveland was the winner of the DawgNation Game Ball, delivering powerful stroke blocking and proficient pass blocking. Justin Shaffer appeared to be beaten for a sack for a second straight week, and Warren Ericsson was called up for a hold call that dashed a first run. It was good to see Jamaree Salayer return to action after leaving the game for a series.
Defensive line (B)
Jalen Carter’s penetration was a real thing against South Carolina, with the actual freshman having an outstanding performance. Zion Logue stepped up with 5 tackles. Nazir Stackhouse has shown he is still learning to pack ball carriers, and Azeez Ojulari also dropped a back for a first run. Adam Anderson flashed with another bag, as did Jermaine Johnson.
Linebackers (B)
Monty Rice had a TFL manual and looked more like his old self than he has been in a while, finishing with 4 total saves. Channing Tindall (sack) and Quay Walker (7 tackles) get valuable reps and are on the rise. Nakobe Dean appeared to have limited work, ending with 2 tackles.
Secondary (B)
Safety Lewis Cine continues to play with All-American qualities, making a 12 tackle game. Tyson Campbell had his first career interception and looked great doing it, showing off his sprinting speed on his 40-yard return. Eric Stokes continues to provide sticky coverage, and DJ Daniel has shown up in running support. Tyrique Stevenson continues to be around the ball, getting closer to the end of games.
Special teams (A-)
Kearis Jackson had a great punt return from 52 yards to set the score, as well as two punt returns from 62 yards. Jackson is emerging as an All-SEC type. Jalen Carter blocked an extra point. Jake Camarda only threw once, and he went 50 yards. Camarda also put 6 of his 8 kick-offs into the end zone, but also had one out of bounds. Jack Podlesny was good on his only 32-yard FG attempt.
Coaching (B)
Georgia appear dominant once again, as they should against an exhausted South Carolina side. Georgia’s most confusing offensive call came on a third-one-15 at SC 20, the team already within range, when the UGA chose to throw the ball. The decision came a game after Burton dropped a TD pass. The running game was working as long as the UGA didn’t throw a pass in the fourth quarter. Many younger players saw much-needed action, but there was room for more passing style and development points with Georgia’s catch-hungry receivers this season.
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