Second-half surge powers Bulldogs over Southeastern Louisiana
Georgia Bulldogs rally in the second half to defeat Southeastern Louisiana Lions 55-0.
The Georgia Bulldogs football team overcame a slow start to defeat the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 55-0 on Saturday afternoon at Sanford Stadium. The Bulldogs trailed 14-0 at halftime, but they scored 28 points in the third quarter and 21 points in the fourth quarter to pull away for the victory.
Georgia's offense exploded in the second half.
Georgia's offense was held in check in the first half, but they came out firing in the second half. They scored touchdowns on their first three possessions of the third quarter, and they added another touchdown on their first possession of the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs finished the game with 534 yards of total offense, including 232 yards rushing and 302 yards passing.
Georgia's defense was dominant.
Georgia's defense was dominant throughout the game. They held Southeastern Louisiana to just 151 yards of total offense, including 50 yards rushing and 101 yards passing. The Bulldogs also forced four turnovers, including three interceptions and a fumble recovery.
Georgia's special teams were solid.
Georgia's special teams were solid in the game. They had a punt return for a touchdown, and they also made all of their extra points and field goals. The Bulldogs' special teams play helped them to win the game by a comfortable margin.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs showed their resilience by coming back from a halftime deficit to win the game. They also showed their dominance on both sides of the ball. The Bulldogs are now 2-0 on the season, and they will look to continue their winning ways next week when they host the Vanderbilt Commodores.