Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray throws the ball during the second half.Georgia’s 24-20 comeback triumph over Florida on Oct. 29 counts as only one victory, but it appears to be the gift that keeps on giving for the rampaging Bulldogs.
Since defeating the Gators for just the fourth time in 22 seasons, the Bulldogs have gone from winning close calls to rolling to routs. Georgia has scored 108 points and racked up 1,155 yards the past two weeks in demolishing New Mexico State and Auburn, and that’s after letting up on the gas.
The Bulldogs led New Mexico State 49-3 at halftime and led Auburn 35-7 at the break, displaying a confidence that had not existed until their defeat of the Gators in Jacksonville.
“I don’t think it hurt at all,” Bulldogs coach Mark Richt said. “I think it was a big hurdle that we’ve just struggled to get over in years past. To win it probably did free us up a little bit. I wouldn’t deny that.”
Nobody seems to have benefited more than redshirt sophomore quarterback Aaron Murray, who a month ago had the reputation of not being able to win the big game.