Georgia's D strong against Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) History showed Georgia coach Mark Richt what his Bulldogs would have to do to beat South Carolina.

The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 SEC) forced two turnovers near the goal line, along with stopping South Carolina on downs to hold on to a 14-7 victory Saturday.

The win not only kept Georgia's championship hopes on track remember last year when an early 16-12 loss to the Gamecocks ultimately cost them their title hopes it showcased the latest group of gnarly, junkyard 'Dawgs ready to make the biggest plays at the most important times.

Despite the win, Georgia dropped a spot to third in The Associated Press college football poll.