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Texas' Fourth-Quarter Collapse at No. 5 Georgia Puts CFP Hopes at Risk

Coach Steve Sarkisian cites execution lapses that Texas must fix before Arkansas.

Overview

  • Georgia turned a 14-10 game into a 35-10 finish with two fourth-down conversions, a surprise onside kick and short fields in the fourth quarter.
  • Arch Manning went 27-of-43 for 251 yards with one touchdown and one interception, including a high throw picked by KJ Bolden on third-and-short.
  • The Longhorns’ offense sputtered with drops, three sacks and just 23 rushing yards on 17 carries, leaving the sophomore quarterback under pressure.
  • Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton accounted for five touchdowns as the Bulldogs pulled away with 21 unanswered points in the final period.
  • Steve Sarkisian accepted blame for the failed onside-kick response, Texas fell to 7-3, and prominent voices such as Emmanuel Acho and Stephen A. Smith urged better receiver play and protection.