Georgia vs. South Carolina score: Carson Beck, Bulldogs defeat Spencer Rattler, Gamecocks

Through one half, it looked like Georgia’s streak of 19 consecutive wins could be in jeopardy.

But it took the Bulldogs only seven minutes and 20 seconds of game time in the third quarter to put South Carolina’s chances at an upset to bed on Saturday in Athens, Georgia.

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Facing a 14-3 deficit at halftime, No. 1 UGA (3-0) came out of the locker room firing in the second half, scoring 21 unanswered points and earning a 24-14 victory to extend its winning streak to 20 games. Georgia rode a dominant third quarter to victory, allowing only 32 yards compared to its 197. Quarterback Carson Beck and the Bulldogs offense also held the ball for 10:30, compared to the Gamecocks’ 4:30 in the quarter.

In his first career start in SEC conference play, Beck completed 27 of 35 passes for 269 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. UGA was led by Daijun Edwards on the ground, who carried the ball 20 times for 118 yards and a touchdown. Dillon Bell and Cash Jones punched in Georgia’s other two rushing touchdowns in the game.

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler was near-perfect in the first half, completing 16 of 18 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. But in the second half, the Bulldogs found an answer for the fifth-year signal caller and former Oklahoma transfer. Rattler was a mere 6 for 24 in the second half for a pedestrian 104 yards. He also threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter, the first of which was picked off by Dan Jackson and the second by Tykee Smith.

Below are the updates and highlights from Georgia’s win over South Carolina (1-2):

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Georgia vs. South Carolina score

Georgia vs. South Carolina updates, highlights

Final: Georgia 24, South Carolina 14

6:51 p.m.: UGA enters victory formation and ends it.

6:49 p.m.: Rattler gets picked off again, this time by Tykee Smith.

6:45 p.m.: UGA ran out some clock but is forced to punt. USC takes over with under two minutes to go deep in its own territory.

6:40 p.m.: Rattler looks deep on third and 20, and his pass is picked off by Dan Jackson. The interception is Rattler's first this season.

6:38 p.m.: A holding penalty sets USC back 10 yards.

6:36 p.m.: Rattler completes 41-yard pass to O'Mega Blake to enter UGA territory.

6:33 p.m.: Rattler completes 13-yard pass to convert on third down.

6:30 p.m.: UGA punts to South Carolina's seven-yard line.

6:27 p.m.: Georgia takes over on USC's 46 but gets stopped on three straight run plays.

6:24 p.m.: UGA stops South Carolina on downs. The Bulldogs found an answer to the Gamecocks offense in the second half. USC first half yards: 180, USC second half yards: 58.

6:22 p.m.: Gamecocks line up for a fourth and 15 try from their own 46 but call a timeout before the attempt. We'll see what they do after the break.

6:18 p.m.: Rattler is running for his life as Georgia keeps getting massive pressure. UGA forces a stop on third and 15.

Touchdown, Georgia: Georgia 24, South Carolina 14

6:13 p.m.: Just a perfect drive by the Bulldogs. Eight plays, 61 yards, 3:49 time of possession capped off by a 13-yard touchdown run by preferred walk-on Cash Jones. Make it 21 unanswered points for Georgia.

6:12 p.m.: Brock Bowers: hard to tackle.

6:11 p.m.: UGA running the ball at will now. Four consecutive runs by Dillon Bell and Daijun Edwards go for a combined 23 yards.

6:07 p.m.: Georgia takes over on its own 39-yard line.

6:05 p.m.: Rattler not getting much help now. He makes a pass right to Xavier Leggette's chest as he was hit, but it was dropped. UGA forces a three and out.

6:02 p.m.: Peyton Woodring misses a 43-yard field goal, his second miss of the day.

6:01 p.m.: A UGA holding penalty moves the Bulldogs back to third and 12 before Beck nearly throws an interception.

5:58: Total yards in the third quarter: Georgia 197, South Carolina 32. Time of possession: Georgia 10:50, South Carolina 4:10.

Third quarter: Georgia 17, South Carolina 14

5:50 p.m.: UGA taking full control now. Beck is five for five for 64 yards this drive after a 32-yard completion to Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint. Bulldogs on USC's 16-yard line.

5:46 p.m.: Georgia dials up the pressure and it pays off. It sacks Rattler on third and 7 to force another punt. Rattler had back-to-back completions of 23 and 11 yards to start the drive, but UGA stopped the early momentum.

Touchdown, Georgia: Georgia 17, South Carolina 14

5:40 p.m.: Beck stats: 19 of 26 for 180 yards.

5:38 p.m.: Just like that, Georgia has the lead. It took only 7:20 of game time for the Bulldogs to delete an 11-point deficit. Dillon Bell takes it in for the three-yard rushing touchdown.

5:37 p.m.: Beck settling in nicely now. He completes a six-yard pass to RaRa Thomas before converting a fourth and 1 try on the quarterback sneak. UGA back in the red zone.

5:30 p.m.: UGA forces a three and out and now has great field position. Bulldogs take over on USC's 48.

5:29 p.m.: Georgia is juiced now. Chris Peal with a huge tackle on the kickoff puts the Gamecocks on their own eight-yard line. The Bulldogs then sacked Rattler to move USC back to its 4.

Touchdown, Georgia: South Carolina 14, Georgia 10

5:24 p.m.: UGA sets up for the two-point conversion try but doesn't get the play off in time and takes a delay of game. Bulldogs then settle for a kick, and it's converted.

5:23 p.m.: Bulldogs respond perfectly. Daijun Edwards runs up the middle for a seven-yard touchdown.

5:21 p.m.: Georgia's offense comes out of the half rolling. Beck completes his first three passes for five, nine and 36 yards, respectively, before Kendall Milton runs for 15.

Halftime: South Carolina 14, Georgia 3

5:02 p.m.: Some halftime stats:

• First downs: Georgia 13 | South Carolina 10

• Third downs: Georgia 3 for 7 | South Carolina 3 for 5

• Fourth downs: Georgia 1-1 | South Carolina 0-0

• Total yards: Georgia 168 | South Carolina 180

• Penalties: Georgia three penalties for 25 yards | South Carolina five penalties for 35 yards

• Turnovers: Georgia 0 | South Carolina 0

• Time of possession: Georgia 17:09 | South Carolina 12:51

4:59 p.m.: Gamecocks sack Beck before halftime.

4:57 p.m.: A bright spot for the Bulldogs today? Running back Daijun Edwards. He has eight rushes for 55 yards.

Touchdown, South Carolina: Gamecocks 14, Georgia 3

4:51 p.m.: USC goes 80 yards in six plays and scores on a two-yard rush by Dakereon Joyner. Rattler so far: 16 of 18 for 152 yards and a touchdown.

4:47 p.m.: Rattler has been money today. He completes a 35-yard pass to get into Georgia territory late in the half.

4:43 p.m.: UGA can't capitalize and lines up for a field goal try, but Peyton Woodring shanks the 28-yard kick wide left. Gamecocks defense is getting really good pressure on Georgia's offense.

4:40 p.m.: Beck scrambles up the middle for a big gain and USC commits a personal foul. Georgia accepts the penalty and moves up to USC's 10-yard line.

4:38 p.m.: Beck completes a play-action pass to Oscar Delp for a first down on fourth and 1.

4:34 p.m.: Preseason All-SEC offensive tackle Amarius Mims down on the field with an injury. He's replaced by Dylan Fairchild.

4:33 p.m.: Trick play! Beck catches the flea flicker but overthrows an open Brock Bowers downfield.

4:32 p.m.: Nice start to the drive from UGA. Daijun Edwards takes it up the middle for a 12-yard gain on a physical run.

4:29 p.m.: Georgia forces the punt. UGA needs its offense to get going here, as it takes over on its own 18.

4:27 p.m.: Dangerous throw by Rattler almost results in an interception by Kamari Lassiter. Rattler now 13 of 15 for 92 yards.

4:25 p.m.: Rain is starting to come down at Sanford Stadium.

4:22 p.m.: Looked like UGA was going to go for it on fourth and 3 but opts to punt. Gamecocks take over on their own 12. The Bulldogs' rushing game has been stymied so far, with only 18 yards on nine carries.

4:20 p.m.: USC calls timeout.

4:16 p.m.: Georgia takes over on its own 35 after forcing the punt.

4:14 p.m.: USC head coach Shane Beamer says Antwane Wells broke a bone in his foot on the touchdown play.

First quarter: South Carolina 7, Georgia 3

Field goal, Georgia: South Carolina 7, Bulldogs 3

4:03 p.m.: Georgia forced to kick a field goal after being stopped short of a first down. Peyton Woodring makes the 31-yard attempt. The Bulldogs first drive was 15 plays, 62 yards in 7:54.

3:58 p.m.: CBS broadcast shows South Carolina receiver Antwane Wells being taken to the locker room on a cart. He scored the Gamecocks' first touchdown.

3:56 p.m.: Beck throws the ball away on third and 8, but a holding call in South Carolina's secondary grants Georgia a first down.

3:54 p.m.: Beck takes a sack. Bulldogs face second and 16 on USC's 36-yard line.

3:52 p.m.: Beck completes his first pass in conference play as a starter to Cash Jones for 11 yards.

Touchdown, South Carolina. Gamecocks 7, Georgia 0

3:46 p.m.: Georgia forces a third and 16, but busts the coverage, and Rattler finds Wells for a touchdown. Rattler starts 8 of 8 for 62 yards and a score.

3:45 p.m.: Rattler is 6 of 6 for 46 yards this drive. One interesting note: three of Rattler's completion are to Luke Doty, the Gamecocks' backup quarterback.

3:43 p.m.: Gamecocks moving it early. USC at first and 10 on Georgia's 11-yard line.

Pregame

3:38 p.m.: Georgia wins the coin toss and elects to defer. South Carolina to start on the Bulldogs' 25-yard line.

2:57 p.m.: Here's a South Carolina injury report from The Greenville News' Gamecocks beat reporter Emily Adams:

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2:47 p.m.: Georgia five-star quarterback commit Dylan Raiola is in attendance, rocking a throwback No. 23 Michael Jordan Space Jam jersey.

1:14 p.m.: Looks like UGA safety Javon Bullard will be available, or at the least will suit up, according to Athens Banner-Herald UGA reporter Marc Weiszer. Ladd McConkey, however, was spotted in gym clothes and looks like he'll be unavailable for the third consecutive game.

12:53 p.m.: UGA basketball recruits Bishop Boswell and Khani Rooths are in attendance.

What channel is Georgia vs. South Carolina on today?

• TV: CBS

• Streaming: CBS Sports App, Fubo (free trial)

Georgia vs. South Carolina will be broadcast on TV on CBS. Streaming options include the CBS Sports App, which is free with a cable login, or Fubo. Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) are in the booth with Jenny Dell reporting from the sideline.

What time does Georgia vs. South Carolina start?

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 16

• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

The Bulldogs and Gamecocks kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.

Georgia vs. South Carolina odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Sept. 14

• Spread: Georgia (-27.5)

• Over/under: 54.5

• Moneyline: Georgia -10,000 | South Carolina +1800

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