South Carolina went into Athens with an incredibly tough task ahead of it in No. 1 Georgia, and left with the results you’d expect in a 24-10 defeat to the Bulldogs.
The first half showed some promise. After the Gamecocks elected to receive and Georgia opted for the bizarre power move of a game-opening onside kick, South Carolina had excellent field position. But the drive stalled, and Parker White missed a 46-yard field goal to let the Bulldogs off the hook. Georgia promptly marched its way into the red zone, but the Gamecocks got a break of their own when Terry Godwin fumbled after a catch and South Carolina recovered.