Georgia at Ole Miss

Saturday, October 6, 1979

Georgia beat Ole Miss 24–⁠21. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Georgia led the series 10–⁠7–⁠1 as played.

AwayGeorgia6–⁠5 in 1979
24
HomeOle Miss4–⁠7 in 1979
21

FinalHigh 67°F, low 42°FAttendance 35,912

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Georgia 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Georgia leads 34–⁠14–⁠1; as played, 34–⁠15–⁠1 in 50 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ole Miss 39, Georgia 34Sugar Bowl, CFP Quarterfinal
2025Georgia 43, Ole Miss 35
2024Ole Miss 28, Georgia 10
2023Georgia 52, Ole Miss 17
2016Ole Miss 45, Georgia 14
2012Georgia 37, Ole Miss 10

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