UGA wide receiver Terry Godwin picks up yardage on a reception against Missouri defender Kenya Dennis during the first half on Saturday. Godwin finished the game with six catches for 78 yards. (Curtis Compton/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA linebacker Jake Ganus brings down a Missouri ball carrier on a night where the Bulldogs allowed the Tigers very little running room. Missouri gained only 21 yards on 22 carries Saturday night. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA survives against Missouri as Marshall Morgan kicks a the game-winning field goal for a 9-6 victory in the final minutes of Saturday’s game. Morgan converted three of his four field goal attempts. (Curtis Compton/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA running back Sony Michel looks for a way around Missouri safety Ian Simon during the first half on Saturday. Michel gained 87 yards on 26 carries in the 9-6 win. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

Bill Dunaway cheers as part of a homecoming tradition before UGA’s game against Missouri on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert looks downfield in the first half against Missouri. Lambert finished Saturday’s game with 178 yards and an interception on 23 of 32 passing. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA coach Mark Richt fires up his team before Saturday’s victory against Missouri. With the win, Richt’s Bulldogs snapped a two-game losing streak and improved to 5-2 on the season. (Curtis Compton/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA running back Nick Chubb encourages his teammates from a bench on the sidelines during the first half against Missouri on Saturday. Chubb was injured last week in a game against Tennessee and is out for the season. Former UGA running back Todd Gurley, right, visited Chubb at Saturday’s game. (Curtis Compton/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA running back Keith Marshall picks up a first down in front of Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers. Marshall carried the ball five times for 24 yards on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA wide receiver Terry Godwin eludes the tackle of Missouri defensive back Cam Hilton during a punt return. The freshman receiver was effective returning punts on Saturday, gaining 49 yards on three returns. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA defenders Malkom Parrish, bottom, and Roquan Smith bring down Missouri wide receiver Keyon Dilosa during the first half of Saturday’s 9-6 win. (Curtis Compton/AJC)/Dawgnation)

Missouri running back Russell Hansbrough is stopped to bring up fourth-and-goal following a UGA turnover on the opening drive. The Bulldogs defense had a strong performance on Saturday, allowing only six points and only 164 yards to the Tigers. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA players urge on the crowd during Saturday’s 9-6 win over Missouri. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA survives against Missouri as Marshall Morgan (center) celebrates his game-winning field goal with linebacker Jake Ganus. (Curtis Compton/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA running back Nick Chubb, who is out for the season with an injury, lays on a bench watching his teammates play Missouri. (Curtis Compton/AJC)/Dawgnation)

Missouri running back Marquise Doherty is brought down by UGA safety Jarvis Wilson in Saturday’s win. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert’s first pass of the game was intercepted by Missouri safety Ian Simon and returned to the three-yard line on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

UGA coach Mark Richt and Missouri coach Gary Pinkel chat before Saturday’s game in Athens. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)