Carson Beck didn't panic when No. 5 Georgia found second-half resistance from heavy underdog Mississippi State.
Beck passed for a career-high 459 yards and three touchdowns and Georgia withstood Mississippi State's second-half comeback bid for a 41-31 win Saturday.
"He's experienced," said Georgia coach Kirby Smart of Beck, a senior. "The game gets a little tight there and he's cool, not panicked."
Georgia 5-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference played at times as if it were looking ahead to next week's visit to No. 1 Texas, but had enough offense for its 28th consecutive home win.
Georgia led 34-10 early in the second half before freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr., making his second start, led the State Bulldogs 1-5, 0-3 to two straight touchdowns. Van Buren's strong performance helped Mississippi State finish the game on a 21-7 run. It was not enough to prevent the team's fifth consecutive loss.
