Top 5 games in Georgia vs. South Carolina history

Top 5 games in Georgia vs South Carolina history

Sep 19, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs against South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Skai Moore (10) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated South Carolina 52-20. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 19, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) warms up on the field prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

1980: Georgia 13, South Carolina 10

Georgia vs. South Carolina is known for low-scoring, defensive games. In fact, there have been 24 games between the two schools where neither team scored 20 points. And 44 games in which neither team scored 30 points.

But of all the defensive struggles, none is more talked about or celebrated as the meeting in 1980. South Carolina was led by eventual Heisman winner George Rogers. Georgia was led by Herschel Walker who would win the Heisman in 1982.

Despite the superstars both teams had on offense, the defenses dominated the game except for Walker’s 76-yard touchdown run. That was the difference that day.

Rogers however fumbled late giving the ball back to Georgia. The Bulldogs ran out the clock to remain undefeated on route to a National Championship.

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