Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray celebrates with Bulldogs fans following Saturday’s 17-9 upset of previously undefeated Florida.ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia’s victory list over top-three opponents since World War II is not a long one.
The Bulldogs rallied past No. 2 Texas in the Cotton Bowl after the 1983 season, stunned No. 2 Clemson in ’84 and routed No. 1 Florida in ’85. They dumped No. 3 LSU in the 2005 SEC title game and notched a fifth such triumph last Saturday with a 17-9 topping of No. 3 Florida.
With these victories so rare, it’s no surprise that latest one has become the favorite among Georgia’s players. Senior receiver Tavarres King dropped a pass and senior inside linebacker Christian Robinson was in for less than half the plays, but that didn’t matter.
“That would definitely be the top thus far, but hopefully we can get another one,” Robinson said. “When you play in big games, you feel like you play more. When you’re making plays and helping them get off the field, you definitely feel a part of it.”
Said King: “Our defense played lights out, and it was just a fun game to watch. I only sat down twice during the game because the defense was tearing them up, and I just wanted to see it.”