Georgia vs. South Carolina - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
It wasn't the prettiest of wins from Georgia against South Carolina, but it was a win nonetheless. The Bulldogs went into the locker room down 14-3 at halftime, and they came out in the second half swinging, and once they gained the lead, they never looked back.
Head coach Kirby Smart and his program picked up their 20th straight win, and they managed to do it in a comeback fashion. Georgia's defense held strong throughout the game, and the offense found a rhythm in the second half to help capture the win. And much of that credit goes to quarterback Carson Beck, who finished the day with a 77 completion rate, 269 yards and zero turnovers.
So, after Georgia's 3-0 start to the 2023 season, here is the good, the bad and the ugly from Georgia's game against South Carolina.
The Good - Georgia's Second Half
Georgia may have gotten off to an ugly start, but the team managed to rally after halftime and prove that they can fight back into football games, which is great information to know down the stretch. Beck and the offense piled up several great drives in the third and fourth quarters, which helped them reach a 24-14 lead.
On top of that, the defense completely shut down South Carolina's offense and Spencer Rattler in the second half. They forced two turnovers late in the game to officially seal the deal and never allowed the Gamecocks to formulate any type of momentum offensively. The defensive line was constantly in South Carolina's backfield, and the secondary helped eliminate Rattler's ability to push the ball down the field.
The Bad - Special Teams
It's not an end-all-be-all-be-all type of deal, but watching Georgia miss two field goals today does have to set off some sort of alarm. Fans had gotten accustomed to watching the likes of Jack Podlesny, who always seemed to be consistent for the Bulldogs, but for placekicker Peyton Woodring today, it wasn't ideal. He missed two field goals for the Bulldogs, one of which would've helped close South Carolina's lead to one point, and the other would have extended Georgia's lead to six points.
Georgia fans have seen kickers get off to a rocky start at the beginning of the season only to then figure it out with more reps, and whether people want to admit it or not, special teams do play a key role in the football game, and the Bulldogs have some questions after Saturday's game.
The Ugly - Slow Start Offensively
It would be one thing if this was the first time Georgia had a slow start this season, but it's starting to become a trend. The offense never really seemed to find a groove in the first half, and when they did, they failed to convert in the red zone area. The Bulldogs have shown how dangerous their offense is when they are able to get going, but it can't take an entire half of football for them to find it every game.
The offense was able to bounce back, which is a good sign, but at some point, fans would probably like to see the Bulldogs come out swinging from the jump offensively. The defense has continued to help out the defense when they can, which is a plus, but that may not always be the case every single game.
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