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Winners, losers of Georgia’s big win in Texas
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Winners, losers of Georgia’s big win in Texas

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Trevor Etienne #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs dives for a touchdown during 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 during 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 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 ultimately Georgia’s defense overwhelmed Texas’ offensive line. Now Georgia has a bye week before facing Florida in Jacksonville.

Who are our winners and losers from Georgia’s victory in 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 rhythm against Georgia’s strong pass rush. Walker looks like 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 goals in the first half. He recorded forcing a Quinn Ewers fumble onto a sack and somehow managed to recover the fumble after a mad scramble for the ball. Everette also intercepted Ewers with cleverly disguised coverage in the first half.

Winner: Coach Kirby Smart

Kirby Smart showed that Georgia excels in the “no one believes in us” role. Georgia played its best game of the season and the defense looked better against a strong offensive line with a healthy Mykel Williams.

Loser: Quarterback Carson Beck’s turnover

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)

See, Carson Beck was managing the game well, leading Georgia on a touchdown drive when the game was suddenly a one-score game in the second half.

However, Beck continued to pile up interceptions. He threw three against the Longhorns and had eight interceptions in his last three games after throwing just six interceptions last season. You have to give Beck credit for his third-down scramble in the fourth quarter and for pulling off a tough road win.

Winner: Running back Trevor Etienne

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

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

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

Losers: Defensive backs Dan Jackson and Joenel Aguero

Georgia defenders Dan Jackson and Joenel Aguero both had great games against Texas, but both players were ejected on targeted penalties in the second half. As a result, Jackson and Aguero were suspended for the first half against Florida.

This article originally appeared on Bulldogs Wire: Winners, Losers of Georgia’s Big Win in Texas