3 takeaways from Georgia football win over Mississippi State, Kirby Smart takes blame

Georgia had breakdowns on offense, protection, particular groups and the teaching field and nonetheless beat Mississippi State 45-19.

Coach Kirby Good made it clear the Maroon Bulldogs and the Davis Wade residence subject atmosphere had one thing to do with that.

“The atmosphere is hard, and folks don’t respect the atmosphere generally,” Good mentioned on his postgame radio present.

Georgia overcomes errors, massive step again towards SEC title recreation

“Our children perceive that it’s not simply the workforce you’re enjoying, it’s the atmosphere, the power and the momentum they’ve,” he mentioned.

“This (Mississippi State) workforce was undefeated at residence and also you see why. They wouldn’t go away, they saved coming again. However our youngsters are resilient, they battle, they do what we ask, and I’m proud fo them.”

Georgia, which clinched a spot within the SEC Championship Sport with LSU with the win, outgained Mississippi State 468-308, together with a decisive 179-47 benefit on the bottom.

Good’s workforce was firmly in command earlier than a clock administration miscue and certain would have put the sport away sooner if not for 2 interceptions.

Listed below are three takeaways from Good on key factors within the recreation.

Poor clock administration

Good took the blame for clock administration over the ultimate 44 seconds of the primary half that enabled Mississippi State to have a chance to return a punt 67 yards for a TD and shut the result in 17-12 on the half.

“Actually poor, poor clock administration by me and our employees included,” Good mentioned, explaining how UGA deliberate to run the ball on third down earlier than Stetson Bennett audibled to a move due to Mississippi State’s defensive alignment.

“Then once we punted we protected an excessive amount of, we performed for them to max block it and we didn’t have sufficient ability gamers on the market,” Good mentioned, “and we didn’t have an excellent punt, and we didn’t cowl it nice, and so they returned, it that occurs. It’s poor and we realized from it.”

Defensive stops

Good mentioned he knew going into the sport third and fourth down execution could be the distinction — UGA was 6-of-13 on third downs and 1-of-1 on fourth downs, whereas State was 3-of-14 and 0-of-3.

“These had been large stops on fourth down,” Good mentioned, “and nice calls by (co-defensive coordinator) Glenn Schumann.”

Good added “that was a extremely good play by Kamari (Lassiter) there,” in reference to a fourth-and-1 open-field cease on the Georgia 9-yard line with the sport nonetheless within the steadiness.

Quarterback play

Stetson Bennett was 25-of-37 passing for 289 yards and three passing touchdowns and a dashing landing, however he additionally threw two interceptions.

Good didn’t sound too involved, mentioning that such errors are certain to occur on the place.

“The three touchdowns had been vital, actually good throws,” Good mentioned. “He had some actually good throws to Ladd.

“He made some vital performs right this moment, and a few he’d prefer to have again however that’s a part of being a quarterback.”