2012: Georgia vs. Missouri

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2012: Georgia vs. Missouri

Georgia Bulldogs and Missouri Tigers meet for first time as SEC rivals.

Georgia's Christian Robinson (left) and teammate Aaron Murray hold up a sign - making reference to earlier comments from a Missouri player - that reads "Grown Man Football," following Georgia's 41-20 victory over Missouri.

Georgia head coach Mark Richt watches from the sidelines as the Bulldogs meet the Missouri Tigers Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Columbia, Mo., as SEC opponents.

Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field was filled to the brim for Missouri's SEC debut against Georgia.

Georgia's Abry Jones (93), Todd Gurley (3), Devin Gillespie (28) celebrate following their team's victory over Missouri.

Georgia head coach Mark Richt tries to get his players off the field following Georgia's 41-20 victory over Missouri.

Georgia wide receiver Marlon Brown (15) is congratulated by tailback Todd Gurley after catching an 11-yard touchdown pass.

Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones runs an interception back 21-yards for a near touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Georgia linebacker Christian Robinson (45) and safety Shawn Williams (36) dive for a loose ball as Missouri quarterback James Franklin tries to pull it back.

Jarvis Jones was a thorn in Missouri's side throughout the game, earning SEC and national defensive player of the week honors.

Georgia fullback Dustin Royston (42) reaches out to catch a pass as Missouri defensive back E.J. Gaines breaks up the play.

Georgia wide receiver Marlon Brown (15) catches an 11-yard touchdown pass over Missouri linebacker Will Ebner (32) and safety Braylon Webb.

Georgia's Damian Swann (5) runs for yardage as teammate Greg Mulkey (left) and Missouri's Andrew Wilson (right) watch.

Missouri wide receiver Gahn McGaffie cannot come up with the ball as he is hit by Georgia cornerback Malcolm Mitchell.

Georgia running back Todd Gurley (3) carries the ball against Missouri defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson (34) and Braylon Webb.

Missouri offensive linesman Elvis Fisher (72) is helped up off of the turf after he was injured in the second quarter.

Missouri wide receiver Marcus Lucas runs past Georgia safety Connor Norman on his way to the end zone after catching a 41-yard pass for a touchdown.

Georgia kicker Marshall Morgan reacts after missing an extra point that would've tied the game in the second quarter.

Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray looks for an open receiver.

Georgia running back Ken Malcome fumbles the ball as Missouri safety Braylon Webb (9) looks to recover.

Georgia's Damian Swann eludes the tackle of Missouri's Andrew Wilson during a punt return.

Missouri quarterback James Franklin looks to throw as Georgia linebacker Cornelius Washington closes in for a tackle.

Missouri wide receiver Marcus Lucas catches a pass with Georgia cornerback Malcolm Mitchell in pursuit.

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Georgia's Christian Robinson (left) and teammate Aaron Murray hold up a sign - making reference to earlier comments from a Missouri player - that reads "Grown Man Football," following Georgia's 41-20 victory over Missouri.

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