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Belt to A$$: The Onside Kill Shot That Broke Texas and Kiffin Keeps the SEC Spinning
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Week 12 was everything college football should be — perfect weather, a raucous Athens atmosphere, and a prime-time beatdown of Texas that turned Sanford Stadium into a celebration. Josh, Laurence, Ganz, and special guest Shaun Traub break down why Saturday was a “10 out of 10” day and how Georgia delivered its most complete performance of the season.
The guys dive deep into Kirby Smart’s brilliant fourth-quarter aggression, the perfectly timed onside kick that broke Texas’s soul, and the rising Heisman momentum behind Gunner Stockton after a five-touchdown masterpiece. They also spotlight a rapidly improving Georgia defense, the emergence of young playmakers, and what C.J. Allen’s knee injury means going forward.
From Shane Beamer’s historical meltdown to Lane Kiffin flight-tracker chaos, to ACC nonsense, to whether Georgia should want to play in the SEC Championship — this episode hits every bit of the Week 12 drama. And yes, the shirtless bros, belt-slapping kids, and the viral Georgia coed all make an appearance.
Another heater in the books. Another sucker bet cashed. The boys are cooking
Opening Reactions — “A Perfect 10 out of 10 Day”
- Tailgating at Lake Hartwell and Athens delivers elite fall weather, food, and vibes.
- Night games? Elite atmosphere. Terrible recovery time.
- Traffic meltdown leaving Athens sparks some late-night Ganz rage texts.
- In-stadium experience finally earns praise — loud, coordinated, and electric.
Georgia 35, Texas 10 — Belt to Ass
Game Flow
- Georgia opens with an early defensive stand that felt like “being up +4.”
- Mid-game lull (“the middle hour”) before the dam breaks.
- Turning point:
- Back-to-back 4th-down conversions
- Perfectly executed surprise onside kick
- TD on the short field — lights out.
Kirby Smart Puts on a Masterclass
- Out-schemes Sark and attacks every Texas weakness.
- Fourth-down aggression sets tone.
- The onside kick: staff wanted it early; Kirby saved it for the kill shot.
Texas Reactions
- Arch Manning looked solid but outmatched.
- Drops killed drives; Georgia’s physicality broke their spirit.
- Texas finishes three games vs. Georgia with just 86 rushing yards total.
Gunner Stockton — Heisman in Sight
- 5 TDs on 83% completion.
- As many touchdowns as incompletions.
- Now top-5 nationally in total TDs.
- Outplayed Arch with the Mannings in the building.
- Selected as the Manning Award Star of the Week.
- Better numbers than Stetson after 10 games in 2022.
“He’s an absolute savage.”
Offensive Notes
- Bobo’s creativity finally unleashed:
- Roll-outs
- Motion chaos
- Beautiful schemed TD to Lawson Lucky
- Fake-pitch TD to London Humphreys
- Zachariah Branch = massive eye-candy decoy who changes defensive geometry.
Defensive Dominance
- Pass rush peaking: Gabe Harris, Johnson, Zayden Walker all starring.
- Young rotation thriving: Demello Jones, Justin Williams, Chris Cole.
- Didn’t even notice C.J. Allen was out until after the game — depth is that good.
Injury Report (Shaun’s Medical Breakdown)
- C.J. Allen: Likely Grade 1 MCL sprain.
- Expect him held out until playoffs.
- Timeline: 3–5 weeks depending on bye scenario.
- Lawson Luckie back and fully effective.
Should Georgia WANT to Play in the SEC Championship?
Short answer from all