Georgia wins Instant Classic in 8OT against Georgia Tech

The Georgia Bulldogs overcame a 17-0 halftime deficit against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to win 44-42 in eight overtimes. Georgia had no lead during regulation time and suffered deficits of 20-6 and 27-13 in the second half.

Georgia won its 31st straight home game, making it the second-longest game in college football history. Georgia has now won seven straight games against 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 two two-point conversions in overtime, but it proved to be enough. UGA running back Nate Frazier scored the game-winning two-pointer in the eighth overtime, mercifully sending the fans home.

Georgia Tech played better than Georgia for most of the game. The Yellow Jackets defeated Georgia 563-405. However, Georgia’s defense was able to get key red zone stops as the game progressed.

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

Beck finished the game 28 of 43 for 297 yards and five touchdowns. He and the Georgia offense stepped up after a scoreless first half, but struggled to convert two points.

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

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