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In an epic battle between No. 6 Georgia and Georgia Tech, the Bulldogs pulled off a thrilling 44-42 victory after an incredible fourth-quarter comeback. Freshman Nate Frazier ran for a 2-point conversion in the eighth overtime to secure the win for Georgia. The Bulldogs, who were down 17-0 at halftime, rallied behind quarterback Carson Beck’s five touchdown passes, including two in overtime. The victory may have solidified Georgia’s spot in the College Football Playoff, regardless of the outcome of the SEC championship game.
Haynes King led Georgia Tech with three rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns, but the Yellow Jackets suffered their seventh consecutive loss to the Bulldogs. The game lasted eight overtimes, making it the longest in SEC history and coming just one overtime shy of the FBS record. Georgia Tech held a seemingly comfortable 27-13 lead late in the game, but Georgia mounted a comeback with Beck connecting with Dominic Lovett for two late touchdowns to force overtime.
Both teams traded matching touchdowns and extra points in the overtime periods, with neither able to convert 2-point attempts. It ultimately came down to 2-point tries in the eighth overtime, with Frazier sealing the victory for Georgia with a successful conversion. The game ended in thrilling fashion in the early hours of the morning, with fireworks lighting up the sky above Sanford Stadium as the Bulldogs celebrated their hard-fought win.
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