STARKVILLE, MISS. — Georgia football takes on Mississippi State in a Week 11 college football game. Below you can find live updates, score information, injury news as well as analysis for the game.
Georgia is the No. 1 ranked team in the country and enters the game with a 9-0 record. A win over Mississippi State would clinch the SEC East for Georgia.
Georgia football-Mississippi State live updates, score, analysis for Week 11 game
Fourth quarter
Georgia 38, Mississippi State 19, 14:55
Stetson Bennett and the UGA offense rushed to the Mississippi State 1-yard line and finally scored after six plays. Bennett connected with a wide open Darnell Washington in the back of the end zone from 2 yards out.
The Bulldogs failed to score from the 1-yard line on three plays, but a roughing the kicker penalty on Jack Podlesny’s field goal try gave them a fresh set of downs.
Georgia’s defense has looked even more stout in the second half. Will Rogers has completed just 19 of 33 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown. The lone touchdown came from a sudden, short field situation when Stetson Bennett was intercepted on UGA’s 22-yard line.
The pass-heavy Maroon Bulldogs are averaging just 4.2 yards per play and are 1-for-9 on third down.
Third quarter
Georgia 31, Mississippi State 19, 5:17
2 plays, 22 yards, 00:42
The Mississippi State offense scored its first points of the day, a 6-yard connection between Will Rogers and Rufus Harvey.
The Maroon Bulldogs notched their second interception of the night, setting their offense up on the Georgia 22-yard line. Both interceptions have come on passes disrupted in the pocket.
Georgia 31, Mississippi State 12, 9:19
7 plays, 67 yards, 2:56
Ladd McConkey notched his second score in as many drives for Georgia, snagging a 17-yard skinny post route at the goal line.
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McConkey has contributed 113 all-purpose yards and two total touchdowns. It is his second game with a rushing and receiving score this season.
Bennett is now 20-of29 passing for 224 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.
Georgia 24, Mississippi State 12, 14:13
2 plays, 75 yards, 00:47
Ladd McConkey flashed his blazing speed with a 70-yard end around touchdown run. The receiver was able to take off thanks to an incredible block by Darnell Washington on the edge.