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ATHENS, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 29: Georgia governor Brian Kemp hands off the Governors trophy to head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs and Warren Brinson #97 following the 44-42 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in eighth overtime at Sanford Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The No. 8 Georgia Bulldogs (10-2) beat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-5) in an all-time classic edition of Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate.
The Yellow Jackets had a 17-0 lead at the end of the first half and held a 27-13 lead with less than six minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, the Bulldogs’ offense finally woke up, scoring two touchdowns in six minutes, including one on a short field after safety Dan Jackson forced a fumble.
In the first two overtimes, Georgia and Georgia Tech scored touchdowns relatively quickly. The two teams were in a stalemate once teams were forced to do alternating two-point conversions with both teams failing to score in all but one of the next five overtimes.
In overtime No. 8, Georgia finally punched it in with a Nate Frazier rushing conversion. The freezing and tired UGA fans left the stadium gleeful at midnight, with Georgia winning 44-42.
To some, this win was not impressive. Georgia Tech had 158 more yards than Georgia and 152 more rushing yards. Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King, battling a shoulder injury before the game, had his best performance of the season with 413 total yards and five total touchdowns. Overall, Georgia Tech drove the ball within Georgia’s 25 on seven of their ten drives before overtime.
The Georgia offense saved the day for the Bulldogs. Carson Beck had five touchdown passes and 297 yards. He has 11 touchdowns and no interceptions since Georgia lost to Ole Miss. Beck could’ve had more if it weren’t for some crucial…
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Author : UGA Wire
Publish date : 2024-12-01 12:00:00
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