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WATCH: Ladd McConkey dazzles on long TD run to extend Georgia lead

On3 imageby:Jake Rowe•11/12/22•

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STARKVILLE, Miss. — An ugly end to the first half had Georgia leading Mississippi State by just five points at 17-12 to start the second period of action. It didn’t take long for the Bulldogs from the SEC East to extend it.

Georgia gained five yards on its first play and on the second it turned to Ladd McConkey on the end around. The redshirt sophomore found a seam and went through it, breaking at couple of tackles on his way to a 70-yard touchdown. Jack Podlesny’s PAT would give Georgia a 24-12 lead.

It’s McConkey’s second rushing touchdown on the year. He had one in the season opener against Oregon. The Bulldogs have also gotten two rushing touchdowns from tight end Brock Bowers this season.

Georgia at Mississippi State RECAP

3rd Quarter…

  • On 3rd and 8, Stetson Bennett finds Kearis Jackson for a gain of 30 yards to the MSU 35.
  • PUNT – After picking up a first down on its first play from scrimmage in the second half, Mississippi State was forced to punt after three plays. UGA ball at its 33.
  • TOUCHDOWN – Ladd McConkey took a reverse toss to him 70 yards and the score on the second play of the drive as Georgia gets off to a hot start in the second half on a cold night.

2nd Quarter…

  • END 2Q – Mississippi State squib kick is fielded and time runs off the clock.
  • PUNT / TD – Georgia goes three-and-out after getting the ball with 44 seconds left in the half. Zavion Thomas returns the punt 63 yards for a touchdown. Mike Leach goes for two. The try is unsuccessful. (UGA 17-12 0:03 2Q)
  • FIELD GOAL – Mississippi State stalls in the red zone and is forced to kick a field goal. Georgia will get the ball back with less than a minute to go in the half and all three of its timeouts. UGA receives the opening kickoff of the second half so can double up here potentially. (UGA 17-6 0:51 2Q)
  • Nice return out to the Mississippi State 33 by Lideatrick Griffin followed by a 47-yard completion Will Rogers to Jaden Wallen. State ball at the UGA 20.
  • TOUCHDOWN – Stetson Bennett takes it himself for the 4-yard score. Facing a 3rd and 5 at its 43, Bennett completed to Daijun Edwards for a gain of 15. Two straight completions to Kearis Jackson got UGA inside the MSU 5 and the Bulldogs punched it in on the next play. (UGA 17-3 2:29 2Q)
  • FIELD GOAL – Jo’quavious Marks rush for gain of 2 down to the UGA 3. Mississippi State decides to kick it and is called for a delay of game. Leach sat on that decision for a little while. Ultimately, kick is good from 25. (UGA 10-3 5:01 2Q)
  • Mike Leach gets in his second TO of the half to avoid a delay of game. Still 6:07 to go in the second quarter. 2nd and Goal from the 5.
  • Going to be 1st and Goal from the UGA 5 for Mississippi State after a controversial pass interference called on Kamari Lassiter
  • Fresh set of downs for the Bulldogs after an 8 yard completion. Drive has gone 10 plays 52 yards so far.
  • Mississippi State moving the ball, now at the UGA 25 facing 3rd and short.
  • FIELD GOAL – Stetson Bennett misses his man in the end zone and the Bulldogs are forced to settle for three. (UGA 10-0 11:57 2Q)
  • Georgia converts on 4th and 1 with a double motion selling the the jet sweep, first to the running back and then to the tight end. Stetson Bennett sneaks it.

1st Quarter…

  • END 1Q – Bennett to Brock Bowers for a pickup of 11. Add on another 15 for a facemask. Georgia has 2nd and 10 at the MSU 25 after the break in action.
  • Nice completion from Stetson Bennett to Ladd McConkey on 3rd and 9 to move the chains and avoid a three-and-out after the interception.
  • PUNT – Georgia gets hands on two straight passes before rushing Will Rogers and forcing him to throw it away. Punt goes out of bounds at the UGA 39.
  • INTERCEPTION – Stetson Bennett throws a pass that wobbles down and into the hands of Mississippi State defender Collin Duncan. Return to the MSU 34.
  • TURNOVER ON DOWNS – Georgia stopped Mississippi State on three straight plays before the Bulldogs decided to go for it on 4th and 1 from the UGA 48. Smael Mondon got in the backfield and batted Will Rogers’ pass before it could pass the line of scrimmage.
  • PUNT – UGA goes three-and-out. Mississippi State return to its 43. Malaki Starks on the tackle.
  • PUNT – Jalen Carter with a great play on 3rd and 6. Mississippi State found some success early with Jo’quavious Marks rushing for a gain of 14 but is forced to punt. Punt downed at the UGA 11.
  • TOUCHDOWN – Stetson Bennett sells the handoff hard and finds a wide open Brock Bowers for the score. Jack Podlesny PAT is good. (UGA 7-0 9:50 1Q)
  • Fumbled snap with Georgia in jumbo formation. McIntosh stuffed on second down bringing up 3rd and Goal from the 2.
  • Lot of tempo out of Georgia on the first possession. Bennett completes to Brock Bowers, Darnell Washington and hands off to Kenny McIntosh to get down to the 1 yard line.
  • Stetson Bennett gets Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint involved early. First two passes complete to the junior wide receiver to move the chains.
  • Xavier Truss starting at left guard for Georgia.
  • PUNT – Mississippi State goes three-and-out on its first possession. Punt is downed at the UGA 27 when Georgia will begin.
  • KICKOFF – Mississippi State has won the toss and elected to receive

Pregame…

  • Freshman linebacker Jalon Walker is working with the outside linebackers in warmups while freshman EJ Lightsey, who made the trip, is with the inside group.
  • Georgia is going to be without AD Mitchell tonight after the sophomore wide receiver did not make the trip. Here’s our count on the 70-man travel roster.

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