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Georgia’s commitment to finish out the 2023 season on a high note paid off in full on Saturday night with a 63-3 drubbing of No. 5 Florida State in the Orange Bowl.
The Seminoles’ numerous opt outs made up most of the storylines surrounding the matchup. Yes, Florida State was missing more than 20 players due to transfers and opt outs.
What wasn’t mentioned as much is Georgia missing five starters along with 19 transfers itself.
UGA didn’t miss a beat, though, and made a glaring statement to the playoff committee and college football itself with the most dominant win in bowl history.
Georgia set four records in Miami:
The largest postseason victory margin in history (UGA set the record last season vs TCU, 65-7)
The most total yards gained in Orange Bowl history (673)
The only team in history to score at least 63 points in back-to-back postseason games
The winningest class in UGA football history (50 wins)
This performance is a testament to the culture Kirby Smart has built in Athens. Multiple draft-eligible players could have opted out and prepared for the 2024 NFL draft. Instead, they helped make the difference against the Seminoles.
Senior running back Kendall Milton led all ball carriers with nine carries for an astounding 104 yards (11.6 yard avg.) and two touchdowns. Senior tailback Daijun Edwards wasn’t far behind with seven carries for 62 yards (8.9 yard avg.) with two scores of his own.
Sophomore wide receiver Dillon Bell led all receivers with five catches for 86 yards. Junior wideout Ladd McConkey had perhaps the most memorable performance of his career, catching a 22-yard pass and scoring on a wild 27-yard run in the first half.
Junior quarterback Carson Beck played like his usual self, efficiently, passing for 203 yards on 13-of-18 attempts with two touchdowns.
A few Bulldogs put their names in Georgia…
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Author : UGA Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-31 01:03:46
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