REPLAY: Vanderbilt's first three touchdowns against Georgia since 2018 don't surpass SEC powerhouse
Vanderbilt football has had so little success against Georgia in recent years that even scoring a touchdown would be an improvement.
Two field goals in 2019 are all the Commodores (2-5, 0-3 SEC) have had to show for the past three matchups against the No. 1 Bulldogs (6-0, 3-0).
With Ken Seals starting at quarterback for the third straight game and shorthanded in the secondary, Vanderbilt will welcome the two-time defending national champions to town for the second-to-last home game of the season at FirstBank Stadium.
Georgia is coming off a 51-13 thrashing of Kentucky; the Commodores lost at Florida, 38-14.
Vanderbilt football vs. Georgia: Game time, TV info, betting odds
Game time: 11 a.m. CT
TV channel: CBS
Betting odds: Georgia by 31.5
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Final Score: Georgia 37, Vanderbilt 20
Fourth Quarter
Georgia 37, Vanderbilt 20: Bulldogs love the rush
The Bulldogs grab their third rushing touchdown of the day with a one yard rush by Daijun Edwards with three minutes to spare in the final quarter. After the PAT Georgia leads by 17.
Georgia 30, Vanderbilt 20: Not over for the Commodores
Despite falling behind, Vanderbilt goes ahead and scores a touchdown to make it a ten point game with six minutes left on the clock. Running back Sedrick Alexander 1 yard rush is followed by a failed two point conversion attempt and the Commodores trail 30-20.
TOUCHDOWN DORES! pic.twitter.com/jHjnxwChti
— Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) October 14, 2023
Georgia 30, Vanderbilt 14: Georgia third FG of the day
Nine minutes left in the game and Georgia opts to take a 30 yard field goal, marking kicker Peyton Woodring's third successful attempt of the day. The Bulldogs lead 30-14.
Georgia 27, Vanderbilt 14: Second TD against Georgia since 2018
For the second time in the game, the Commodores secure a touchdown with the help of a 3 yard reception from quarterback Ken Seals to wide receiver Richie Hoskins. After the PAT, Vanderbilt cuts the deficit to 27-14.
👀 Hoskins for SIX! pic.twitter.com/TVyEGaEZrq
— Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) October 14, 2023
Third Quarter
Georgia 27, Vanderbilt 7: Lengthy drive ends in a FG
For the second time this game, Georgia clocks a hefty drive chewing up eight minutes and 30 seconds of the third quarter. In the end, kicker Peyton Woodring logs a 44 yard field goal to extend the Bulldog lead to 27-7 with six minutes left in the quarter.
Halftime Score: Georgia 24, Vanderbilt 7
Second Quarter
Georgia 24, Vanderbilt 7: Georgia makes more breathing room
With 12 seconds on the clock, wide receiver Dominica Lovett makes a 4 yard reception to send the Bulldogs 17 points ahead of the Commodores. After the PAT Georgia leads 24-7.
How you end a half ⬇️⬇️⬇️
pic.twitter.com/ZA2jrmbsCE— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) October 14, 2023
Georgia 17, Vanderbilt 7: Bulldogs settle for a FG with a time crunch
After almost an eight minute drive, Georgia settles with a 31 yard field goal by kicker Peyton Woodring to extend the Bulldog lead. With less than four minutes left on the clock Georgia leads by ten.
Georgia 14, Vanderbilt 7: Starting the second quarter strong
Taking the lead for the first time in the game is Georgia with a 3 yard rushing touchdown by running back Kendall Milton. After PAT, the Bulldogs lead 14-7 with 13 minutes on the clock.
First Quarter
Vanderbilt 7, Georgia 7: Bulldogs even it out
Quarterback Carson Beck makes a 1 yard rush to the construction zone to log the Georgi's first touchdown of the game at the 5:42 mark. After the PAT the score is 7-7.
.@GeorgiaFootball answers with a touchdown of their own to tie it up. pic.twitter.com/Bm5FnZL5zm
— CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) October 14, 2023
Vanderbilt 7, Georgia 0: The Commodores strike first
In a two minute and 53 second drive, Vanderbilt grabs the first touchdown of the day after a 49 yard reception from quarterback Ken Seals to wide receiver London Humpreys. After the PAT, the Commodores lead the Bulldogs 7-0 with 12:07 on the clock.
.@LHumphreys312 gets us on the board first! pic.twitter.com/FbMl9x0tRI
— Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) October 14, 2023
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: REPLAY: Georgia defeats Vanderbilt 37-20