After No. 16 Ole Miss handed No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs a shock 28-10 defeat in Oxford, the internet is flooded with memes capturing the Bulldogs' unexpected fall. Fans on X wasted no time sharing their reactions, poking fun at Georgia’s stumble against Lane Kiffin’s Rebels in front of the largest crowd Vaught-Hemingway has ever hosted.
From Kirby Smart’s stunned expressions to fans dramatizing Georgia’s playoff hopes, the memes have gone wild. Let’s have a look at the top 10 memes:
For Ole Miss, the win was particularly sweet. Kiffin and his men snapped Georgia's winning streak, marking the Rebels' highest-ranked victory over Georgia, their first in Oxford since 2016 (Georgia were ranked No. 11 at the time).
The Rebels also handed Smart one of the largest regular-season losses of his career. This one stings for Georgia fans, but for meme lovers, it was pure gold!
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Georgia vs. Ole Miss highlights
Lane Kiffin’s Rebels didn’t disappoint fans against Kirby Smart's men. Ole Miss delivered a mix of intense plays, setting the stage for an upset that could alter the College Football Playoff standings. From the start, Georgia drew first blood with a 7-0 lead after Nate Frazier's two-yard run.
The Rebels quickly responded, with freshman QB Austin Simmons stepping in for injured Jaxson Dart. He energized the Kiffin's offense and tied the game with a touchdown pass to Ulysses Bentley IV.
Dart gave an early injury scare to the Ole Miss faithful but returned to lead Kiffin’s offense and maintained the momentum. The Rebels dominated in the second quarter, with kicker Caden Davis nailing two long field goals to extend their lead to 16-7 by halftime.
Georgia had opportunities but struggled to capitalize, as quarterback Carson Beck and the Bulldogs’ offense encountered several setbacks, including a forced punt and fumble. Dart connected with Antwane Wells Jr. in the second half for a thrilling touchdown, giving the Rebels a 22-10 advantage.
Georgia's turnover issues continued. Princely Umanmielen forced a fumble, which Suntarine Perkins recovered, setting up the Rebels to extend their lead. The Rebels sealed their victory with a late interception by John Saunders Jr., eventually beating Georgia 28-10.
This landmark win for Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is a major shift in the SEC powerhouse landscape. It has put the Rebels on the College Football Playoff possibilities map while shaking up Georgia’s once-untouchable status.
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