Georgia’s upset victory over Texas with a final score of 30-15 marks the Longhorns’ first loss of the season. The game saw Georgia’s defense dominating the first half, holding Texas to only two rushing yards and 38 total offensive yards. Despite a slow start, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers was replaced by Arch Manning in the second quarter but eventually returned to play the entire second half.
A couple of lost fumbles by Ewers and Manning in the first half proved costly for Texas, as Georgia capitalized on those turnovers to secure a comfortable lead. However, Texas managed to score early in the second half, cutting Georgia’s lead to 23-8. The game took a controversial turn when a pass interference call against Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron was reversed after an interception, leading to debris being thrown onto the field by frustrated fans.
The SEC later clarified that the penalty reversal was due to an officiating error, emphasizing that throwing objects onto the field is unacceptable. Despite the disruption caused by the incident, Georgia maintained its composure and sealed the victory with another score in the fourth quarter. Georgia’s strong defensive performance included seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss, limiting Texas to just 1.1 yards per play in the first half.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged that his team didn’t perform at its best but commended their fighting spirit. Ewers, despite finishing with 211 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, faced pressure from Georgia’s defense and struggled on third downs. On the other side, Georgia’s quarterback Carson Beck faced challenges as well, throwing three interceptions but finding success through running back Trevor Etienne’s three touchdowns and 89 rushing yards.
Looking ahead, Texas (6-1, 2-1 SEC) will face Vanderbilt next week, while Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) enjoys a bye week before the highly anticipated matchup against Florida. The Bulldogs’ victory over Texas not only reshapes the SEC landscape but also sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the college football season.