Georgia wins instant-classic in 8OT vs. Georgia Tech

The Georgia Bulldogs overcame a 17-0 halftime deficit against Georgia Tech Yellow jackets to win 44-42 in eight overtimes. Georgia did not have the lead in regulation and faced deficits of 20-6 and 27-13 in the second half.

Georgia won its 31st straight home game in what ended up being the second-longest streak in college football history. Georgia has now won seven straight games over Georgia Tech, but it is clear that the Yellow Jackets are closing the gap on Georgia.

Georgia won after stopping five of Georgia Tech’s six two-point attempts in overtime. The Bulldogs only converted a couple of two-point conversions in overtime, but it proved to be enough. UGA running back Nate Frazier had the game-winning two-point conversion in the eighth overtime to mercifully send fans home.

Georgia Tech outplayed Georgia for most of the game. The Yellow Jackets outgained Georgia 563-405. However, Georgia’s defense got key red zone stops throughout the game.

The game changed in the fourth quarter. Georgia outscored Georgia Tech 21-6 in the fourth quarter and forced a Georgia Tech turnover to set up quarterback Carson Beck and UGA for a game-tying touchdown.

Beck finished the game 28 of 43 for 297 passing yards and five touchdowns. He and the Georgia offense stepped up after a scoreless first half but struggled with two-point conversions.

Georgia’s next game will be against the winner of Texas A&M Aggies and Texas Longhorns games in 2024 SEC Championship.

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