Georgia routs Ole Miss 42-7 behind Stockton’s five touchdowns

On November 7, Georgia took control early in Oxford, scoring touchdowns on four of its first five drives and building a 28-0 halftime lead. The No. 2 Bulldogs defeated No. 12 Ole Miss 42-7, improving to 8-1 overall and 6-1 in the Southeastern Conference.

Gunner Stockton threw four touchdown passes and ran for another. He completed 9 of 15 passes for 186 yards. Talyn Taylor caught three touchdown passes and finished with 140 yards on four receptions; Ethan Barbour added a 58-yard touchdown catch.

Georgia totaled 482 yards, including 295 on the ground. Nate Frazier led the rushing attack with 107 yards on 16 carries. The Bulldogs’ defensive effort held Ole Miss to 252 yards and included five sacks of Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who threw for 170 yards and an interception.

Ole Miss, now 6-3, scored on Shekai Mills-Knight’s 8-yard run. The loss ended the Rebels’ 16-game home winning streak. Georgia coach Kirby Smart earned his first win in Oxford in three tries.

With No. 1 Miami losing to Notre Dame, Georgia’s performance could strengthen its case for the top spot in the AP Top 25. The Bulldogs host No. 19 Missouri next Saturday; Ole Miss visits Oklahoma.