The Georgia Bulldogs lost 44-28 to the Florida Gators in a game that was almost entirely decided in the first half, in which Kyle Trask and the Gator offense produced 38 points.
UGA trailed 38-21 at the half forcing, quarterback Stetson Bennett into obvious passing situations, which is not Georgia’s recipe for victory.
Georgia’s defense played better in the second half, but failed to force many turnovers to aid a desperate comeback attempt. Dan Mullen and the Florida offense impaled Georgia’s defense with countless wheel routes and passes to wide open running backs.
In the second half, Kirby Smart swapped quarterbacks, but D’Wan Mathis was as ineffective as Bennett. Both players threw interceptions, completed under half their pass attempts and overthrew numerous open receivers down the field.
Now, Georgia is extremely banged up and is out of the SEC Championship picture unless Florida loses twice and the Dawgs win out. This seems unlikely, meaning Smart and the staff should focus on developing talent and establishing a more cohesive system.
How Georgia football Twitter reacted following the painful defeat to Florida:
Watching Dwan Mathis play QB for Georgia absolutely validates why Stetson Bennett has been the starter.
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) November 8, 2020
7 completions for UGA today… Against a Todd Grantham defense.
— The Savage Pads Podcast (@savagepads) November 8, 2020
That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/TceaQ6GrvC
— Brandon Boykin (@BrandonBoykin2) November 8, 2020
Final.
Next up ➡️ Georgia at Missouri – Nov. 14 | Noon #ATD #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/cOvoHZJT9C
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) November 8, 2020
Looks like Mullen & Gators have “closed the gap” on us #UGA. There…I said it. @680TheFan
— buck belue (@buckbelue8) November 8, 2020
Going through UGA’s list of missed opportunities today: pic.twitter.com/2i2XMc6586
— The Savage Pads Podcast (@savagepads) November 8, 2020
I know Georgia is down a bunch of guys but their is no excuse for giving up 38 at the half. None.
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) November 7, 2020
Florida scored 41 combined points vs. Georgia in the last three years. @GatorsFB put up 44 against the Bulldogs in today's win. pic.twitter.com/IbNS5vCF9H
— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) November 8, 2020
Believe UGA wins w/ no injuries or with #11 at QB but WON’T play that card. It’s part of the game.
Congrats to Florida. Modern day College Football runs through good offenses and they have it. Can’t win without it. Forgot what it’s like losing to them. 2020’s a wrap. pic.twitter.com/dch7HKZbxL
— blakejmorgan (@bIakejmorgan) November 8, 2020
Three of your 5-star freshmen have yet to play? https://t.co/QamjpbGaY3
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) November 8, 2020
Me at the start of the 2021 Georgia football season pic.twitter.com/QxPhAJ7yFP
— Nathan Miske (@NathanMiske) November 8, 2020
Kirby is dangerously close to Mark Richt territory. The only difference is Kirby is doing it with better recruits and athletes. :/
— John (@IamBatman1978) October 31, 2020
There has been nothing fun about UGA football for the past month.
Can we play Tennessee again, and somehow get Tech in a bowl game? (since everybody is eligible for a Bowl this season regardless of record)
— Logan Booker (@LoganMBooker) November 8, 2020
