By Patricia C. Duffy

ATHENS, GA — Georgia defeated Samford 42-14 on Saturday night.

The win marks the first time in almost two years that the Athens-based Bulldogs have scored over 40 points in a single contest.

No. 11 Georgia takes on No. 17 Mississippi State at 7 p.m. this Saturday.

Stick with Grady Newsource for coverage of Coach Smart’s press conference today and throughout the week leading up to the game.