Bennett, No. 1 Georgia’s D Steamrolls South Carolina 48–7

Georgia offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) congratulates quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., on Sept. 17, 2022. Artie Walker Jr./Ap Photo

COLUMBIA, S.C.—Stetson Bennett went 16 for 23 for 284 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score as No. 1 Georgia beat South Carolina 48–7 on Saturday. The Bulldogs (3–0) nearly had a second shutout of the season in their Southeastern

Conference opener, but the backups allowed a touchdown pass with 53 seconds to go.