Georgia didn’t play its best football this afternoon in Sanford Stadium. But it played good football against a good football team, and in the process got back on the winning track, downing the Auburn Tigers 31-13.
There were some undeniably positive signs. For one, Georgia drove the field and scored a touchdown on its first possession. For another, the Bulldogs never trailed, something they haven’t been able to say in an SEC game in awhile. In fact, when the first quarter closed with a 7-3 Bulldog lead, it was the first time the Bulldogs haven’t trailed during the first quarter in their last nine SEC contests.
Carson Beck was an eminently efficient 23 of 29 passing for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns. He didn’t turn the ball over however after a four turnover effort against Alabama. There were again some throws that weren’t 100% crisp and clean, but overall it was a step back in the right direction…