Georgia beats Texas 30–15 and takes the College Football Belt
The 6th reign for the program; it ends Texas’ 42-day reign of 4 defenses.
Georgia took the lineal College Football Belt on October 19, 2024, beating Texas 30–15 on the road in week 8. It is reign 324 in the belt’s history, which starts with Rutgers over Princeton in 1869, and the 6th for Georgia.
Texas had held it since September 7, 2024: 42 days and 4 defenses.
Georgia last held the belt in 2010, 5,103 days before this one; that reign lasted 7 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 21 days and 1 defense, ending November 9, 2024 against Ole Miss.
The game
Georgia's defense suffocated Texas from the opening drive, with Carson Beck's early interceptions to Andrew Mukuba and Jahdae Barron setting the tone for a dominant defensive performance. The Bulldogs built a commanding 22-0 halftime lead through three Trevor Etienne touchdown runs and three field goals by Peyton Woodring, including a 48-yarder that showcased Georgia's offensive efficiency. Texas…