#5 Georgia 45, Georgia Southern 14

The Bulldogs started slow, but finished fast as quarterback Aaron Murray continued his aerial assault on the defense of opposing teams.  Murray finished 18 of 28 for 330 yards and 4 touchdowns.  Murray is on track to reach 3,000 passing yards.  If he reaches this milestone, he will be the only Bulldog quarterback to throw 3,000 yards in 3 seasons.

Congratulations go out to Todd Gurley who accumulated over the 1,000 rushing yards.  He is only the second true freshman to accomplish such a feat.  The first freshman tailback to reach this goal was UGA’s all-time best, Herschel Walker.  Gurley finished with workman-like stats – 68 yards and 1 touchdown.  Keith Marshall finished with 29 yards in limited action.

Chris Conley led all wide receivers with 76 yards and 2 touchdowns.  Congratulations go out to back-up quarter Parker Welch who threw his first collegiate touchdown.  I imagine the Jesup community is happy.

Today’s win over Georgia Southern was expected.  The big news today was that #1 Kansas State fell to Baylor, 52-24, and #2 Oregon fell to Stanford 17-14 in overtime.  In order for UGA to have a shot at the national title, Kansas State and Oregon had to lose.  That only leaves one undefeated BCS team – #3 Norte Dame.

If Norte Dame stays undefeated, Georgia beats Georgia Tech, and Alabama beats Auburn, the winner of the SEC Title will once again play for the national title.  The Bulldogs control their own destiny.  If they win out, they will get their shot.  GO DAWGS!

The Bulldogs have lots to play for and the Yellow Jackets would like nothing more than to ruin our shot at the crystal ball.  UGA will have to come out the gate fast and put Tech away similar to how they did Auburn.