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Winners, losers of Georgia's big win in Texas

Winners, losers of Georgia's big win in Texas

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Trevor Etienne #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs dives for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Trevor Etienne #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs dives for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

The No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs earned their best win of the season with a 30-15 road win over the No. 1 Texas Longhorns. At times it felt like Georgia had to beat Texas and the officials, but the Dawgs were determined to get the win.

Texas threatened to make things interesting in the second half, but in the end the Georgia defense overwhelmed the Texas offensive line. Now Georgia has a bye week before facing Florida in Jacksonville.

Who are our winners and losers from Georgia's road win at Texas?

Winner: Linebacker Jalon Walker

Jalon Walker almost single-handedly took over this game in the first half. Walker recorded seven tackles and three sacks in the first half. Texas' offense never found a rhythm against Georgia's potent pass rush. Walker appears to be a first-round NFL draft pick along with Mykel Williams, who looked much healthier after an ankle injury.

Winner: Cornerback Daylen Everette

Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette forced two turnovers in the first half. He recorded a forced fumble by Quinn Ewers on a sack and somehow managed to recover the fumble after a mad scramble for the ball. Everette also intercepted Ewers with clever coverage in the first half.

Winner: Coach Kirby Smart

Kirby Smart showed Georgia shines in the “Nobody Believes in Us” role. Georgia played its best game of the season and man, the defense seemed to have improved against a strong offense with a healthy Mykel Williams.

Loser: Quarterback Carson Beck's turnovers

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Jahdae Barron #7 of the Texas Longhorns intercepts a pass intended for Lawson Luckie #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Jahdae Barron #7 of the Texas Longhorns intercepts a pass intended for Lawson Luckie #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Jahdae Barron #7 of the Texas Longhorns intercepts a pass intended for Lawson Luckie #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Look, Carson Beck managed the game well, leading Georgia with a touchdown drive when the game suddenly became a one-score game in the second half.

However, Beck continued to pile up the interceptions. He threw three against the Longhorns and had eight interceptions in his last three games after throwing just six interceptions last season. Beck must be commended for his third down scramble in the fourth quarter and for the difficult road win.

Winner: Running back Trevor Etienne

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs the ball against the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Brett Patzke-Imagn ImagesOct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs the ball against the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs the ball against the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images

Trevor Etienne scored all three of Georgia's touchdowns on the day. The Florida transfer finished the night with 22 total touches and 110 total yards. Etienne is one of Georgia's best weapons in both the running and passing games.

Losers: Defensive backs Dan Jackson and Joenel Aguero

Georgia defenders Dan Jackson and Joenel Aguero both played great games against Texas, but both players were sent off in the second half for targeting penalties. As a result, Jackson and Aguero are suspended for the first half against Florida.

This article originally appeared on Bulldogs Wire: Winners, losers from Georgia's big win at Texas

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