ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 18: Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) reacts during the college football game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs on October 18th, 2025 at Sanford Stadium Bobby Dodd Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 18: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) during the college football game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs on October 18th, 2025 at Sanford Stadium Bobby Dodd Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Antonio Kite #8 of the Mississippi Rebels stops Noah Thomas #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs after a reception during the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Gunner Stockton #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes in for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 18: Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) drops back to pass during the college football game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs on October 18th, 2025 at Sanford Stadium Bobby Dodd Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 18: Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) runs the ball during the college football game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs on October 18th, 2025 at Sanford Stadium Bobby Dodd Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 18: Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) passes the ball during the college football game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs on October 18th, 2025 at Sanford Stadium Bobby Dodd Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Lawson Luckie #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a reception for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Dae'Quan Wright #8 of the Mississippi Rebels carries the ball during a game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Georgia Bulldog mascot before a game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Ellis Robinson IV #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs is called for pass interference on De'Zhaun Stribling #1 of the Mississippi Rebels during a game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 18: Georgia Bulldogs cheerleaders lead out the team before a game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) ATHENS, Ga. - No. 9 Georgia overcame No. 5 Mississippi’s powerful offense to rally for a 43-35 win over the Rebels on Saturday.
What we know:
Georgia (6-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) trailed 35-26 entering the fourth quarter before storming back for the win.
Gunner Stockton passed for 289 yards and four touchdowns, including three to tight end Lawson Luckie. Stockton completed 26 of 31 passes and added a 22-yard touchdown run in the crucial SEC matchup.
"It was a great day," Stockton said. "We just played for each other and that’s the best part of our team."
Stockton and the Bulldogs had no turnovers.
Dig deeper:
The win is expected to move Georgia up in the Top 25 rankings. The defense also had to adjust after losing free safety Kyron Jones, the team’s fourth-leading tackler, who is out indefinitely with a foot injury. Receiver Colbie Young exited with an ankle injury following his 36-yard catch on a flea-flicker during the opening drive.
What's next:
The Bulldogs have a bye next week before facing Florida on Nov. 1 in Jacksonville for the annual rivalry game known as the "World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party."
The Source: The Associated Press contributed to this article.