Georgia returns home from Starkville with a 41-21 win over Mississippi State. In what many people across the country considered to be a trap game, Coach Smart and the Dawgs passed the test and got a key road win. For the fans, they finally got to take a breather and watch a game without much stress.

There were many factors that Georgia had to overcome this weekend. Not only is Davis Wade Stadium one of the most hostile environments in college football, but an 11 a.m. kickoff can be tough to get up and going for. Georgia did start the game down 7-0, causing the cowbells to ring down early. However, Georgia’s ability to dominate the trenches on both sides of the ball was always going to be enough in this one.

Mississippi State’s starting quarterback Blake Shapen sat on the bench for most of the second half, while freshman Kamario Taylor showed off his dual-threat abilities with three rushing touchdowns at the quarterback position. It seems to me like State has a quarterback battle, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Taylor is the starter going forward.

Have a day, Nate Frazier! The sophomore running back had a career day with 181 rushing yards on 12 carries and a touchdown. It felt like it was only a matter of time before this talented back got going, and I’m sure this kind of performance will be welcomed quite often by Bobo and the offense.

Though most focus will be on Frazier, Gunner Stockton had a quiet three touchdown afternoon with 264 passing yards. Wide receivers Zachariah Branch and Noah Thomas both had over 60 yards and a touchdown. If we’re being honest, I think we can put the Bobo criticisms in the past and realize that this offense can be as good as any in the country.

Now, Georgia welcomes Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns into Athens for one of the most anticipated matchups this season. While many people haven’t bought into this Texas team, they have won five straight games after falling to Florida in early October. With the current College Football Playoff format, the teams that can get hot in the second half of the season are in prime position for a berth. Texas is still considered to be a long shot bid considering they still have No. 3 Texas A&M looming on their schedule, but a win over Georgia pits them against an Aggies team that might be looking ahead to a date with the Tide in the SEC Championship. This one is shaping up to be a classic Between the Hedges on Saturday night, with both teams eyeing a return to the College Football Playoff and a national title.