Georgia
Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. (11/05/2026) — Gunner Stockton threw for four touchdowns and the Georgia Bulldogs dominated every phase of the game, rolling to a 42-7 victory over the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Thursday night.
Result
Georgia outgained Ole Miss 481 yards to 252, controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, and held the Rebels to just 66 rushing yards while generating 295 of their own on the ground. The Bulldogs dominated time of possession at 34:41 to Ole Miss's 25:19, dictating tempo and limiting the Rebels' opportunities in front of 68,814 fans in Oxford.
How It Happened
Georgia's offense operated with a methodical efficiency that Ole Miss had no answer for. Stockton finished 9-of-15 for 186 yards and four scores, targeting open receivers with precision rather than forcing volume. The Georgia ground game provided the structural backbone, pounding out 295 rushing yards to control field position and clock throughout the contest.
Ole Miss entered the second half needing a significant response but found little traction. The Rebels completed 21-of-38 passes for 186 yards, but with the ground game stifled at 66 yards, the Ole Miss offense became one-dimensional. Two turnovers compounded the difficulty, as Georgia converted those opportunities into additional scoring drives.
Shekai Mills-Knight provided the lone bright spot for Ole Miss, scoring the Rebels' only touchdown. Oscar Bird was the standout individual on the Ole Miss side, accounting for 253 yards to generate most of what offense the Rebels could muster. Defensively, Will Echoles recorded a sack for Ole Miss.
Peyton Woodring contributed six points to Georgia's total, while Chris Cole wrecked the Ole Miss backfield with two sacks.
Turning Point
Georgia's ability to impose its will in the trenches made the outcome apparent early. The Bulldogs' 229-yard rushing advantage directly enabled their time-of-possession dominance, keeping Ole Miss's offense on the sideline and forcing the Rebels into predictable, long-yardage situations when they did have the ball. Cole's two sacks were emblematic of the pressure Georgia sustained throughout — disrupting rhythm, forcing off-schedule throws, and preventing Ole Miss from establishing any sustained momentum. Once the Rebels fell behind and were unable to run the football, the game's outcome was no longer in question.
Star of the Game
Gunner Stockton delivered one of the most efficient quarterback performances of the 2026 SEC season. Going 9-of-15 for 186 yards with four touchdowns and no turnovers, Stockton averaged more than a touchdown every two completions while protecting the ball with care. His 60 percent completion rate reflected smart decision-making rather than conservative play — the Georgia offense attacked Ole Miss's secondary when the coverage gave them openings and ran the ball when it didn't. With the rushing attack doing significant heavy lifting, Stockton had the freedom to be surgical, and he was.
What It Means
For the Georgia Bulldogs, Thursday's performance reinforces their standing as one of the SEC's most complete and physically dominant teams. A 35-point road victory over a conference opponent signals that Georgia can impose its will whether through Stockton's arm or through the ground game — often both in the same drive. The win carries meaningful weight in the SEC standings and strengthens Georgia's résumé as the 2026 season enters its critical final stretch.
For Ole Miss, the loss surfaces real concerns about the Rebels' ability to compete physically against the SEC's upper tier. Getting held to 66 rushing yards while surrendering 295 is a battle-in-the-trenches deficit that is difficult to overcome regardless of scheme. Bird's individual production shows the Rebels have playmakers, but Ole Miss must establish more balance and ball security to remain competitive in SEC play. The Rebels face a quick turnaround to address the turnover margin and the run-game deficiencies that defined Thursday's loss.
