Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low

Georgia has been the exception to the rule this season.

The Bulldogs (3-1, 2-0) have been one of the worst teams in the country in terms of eliminating their turnovers and penalties. Yet, they’re riding a three-game winning streak and already have two SEC wins heading into the LSU game this weekend.

Georgia is 115th nationally in turnover margin at minus-2.25 per game. The Bulldogs have lost 12 turnovers and gained only three. Quarterback Joe Cox has thrown five interceptions, and the Bulldogs have also lost seven fumbles.

The most disconcerting part for Georgia coach Mark Richt is that the turnover problems have been a constant. They’ve had three in every game and at least two more than their opponent in every game.

The penalty problems have been equally disappointing. The Bulldogs are 118th nationally in penalties with 41. The only team with more is Texas Tech with 44. Georgia is averaging 78.5 penalty yards per game, which is 112th nationally.

Richt said ball security has been a priority for the Bulldogs.

“There’s not a whole lot more you can do than what we’re already doing,” said Richt, pointing out that not all the fumbles have been by the running backs.

“Hopefully, the guys who’ve had the issues won’t have them again, and we’ll get it narrowed down.”

Several of the penalties in recent weeks have been on the offensive line, and Richt was not pleased with how the Bulldogs played up front in the 20-17 win over Arizona State last Saturday.

“We definitely have to get better up front,” Richt said. “We’ve just got to get after it and play smart.”

Sophomore Cordy Glenn made his first career start at left tackle against Arizona State, and Richt said he may be there to stay. The Bulldogs are already down two players in the offensive line after losing Trinton Sturdivant and Tanner Strickland for the year to injuries.