Texas vs. Georgia

Last Meeting vs. Georgia

Game Notes

The Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs have met seven times in football, with Texas leading the series 4–3. The games have been played in Austin, Atlanta, and neutral sites (Miami, Dallas, New Orleans, and Atlanta). Here’s a breakdown of their matchups:

• 1949: Longhorns’ High-Scoring Bowl Win
  On January 1, 1949, Texas defeated Georgia 41–28 in the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, with a strong offensive performance in their first meeting.
• 1957: Texas Dominates in Atlanta
  On September 21, 1957, Texas won 26–7 at Grant Field in Athens, Georgia led by coach Darrell K Royal.
• 1958: Longhorns Edge Out Bulldogs
  On September 20, 1958, Texas beat Georgia 13–8 at Darrell K Royal-Texas-Memorial Stadium in Austin, with Fran Tarkenton’s late 95-yard touchdown drive for Georgia falling short.
• 1984: Georgia’s Lone Cotton Bowl Victory
  On January 2, 1984, Georgia defeated Texas 10–9 in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, with a last-minute touchdown sealing the upset.
• 2019: Texas Triumphs in Sugar Bowl
  On January 1, 2019, No. 15 Texas defeated No. 5 Georgia 28–21 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sam Ehlinger accounted for three touchdowns, and the game was notable for Bevo, Texas’ mascot, charging toward Georgia’s mascot, Uga, pregame.
• 2024 (Regular Season): Georgia’s Defensive Stand in Austin
  On October 19, 2024, No. 5 Georgia defeated No. 1 Texas 30–15 at Darrell K Royal-Texas-Memorial Stadium in Austin. Trevor Etienne ran for three touchdowns, and linebacker Jalon Walker recorded three sacks, overpowering Texas quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning.
• 2024 (SEC Championship): Georgia Wins in Overtime
  On December 7, 2024, Georgia defeated Texas 22–19 in overtime at the SEC Championship Game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Carson Beck’s performance and a strong defensive effort secured Georgia’s second win of the season over Texas.