ATHENS, Ga. – The Georgia Bulldogs averaged a robust 286.7 rushing yards a game and 7.6 yards per carry in their opening routs of Vanderbilt, Murray State and Arkansas State.
Notre Dame arrived at Sanford Stadium last Saturday having struggled against the run, but the Irish looked vastly improved in that area against the Bulldogs. That resulted in nothing coming easily on the ground for Georgia, which was finally forced to go the distance in a 23-17 triumph.
“We did well tonight,” Bulldogs junior tailback D’Andre Swift said afterward. “I’m proud of the effort we had. We fought for four quarters.”
Swift entered the Notre Dame game averaging a scorching 9.4 yards per carry, but his first three carries against the Irish netted 7 yards. He finished the first half with 33 yards on seven rushes.
Notre Dame led at halftime 10-7, posting a 163-114 advantage in total yardage.