Twice, the Bulldogs rallied from double-digit deficits to beat the Buckeyes in a dramatic semifinal
ATLANTA — For most of the second half of their semifinal College Football Playoff compared to Ohio Stateit seemed that Georgia he was not going to get a chance to defend his national championship.
Later, Stetson Bennett delivered another performance to remember. Bennett threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Adonai Mitchell with 54 seconds to play, leading the Bulldogs to an improbable 42-41 comeback win over Ohio State in it Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl and a spot in the national title game once morest TCU for next January 9.
Los Buckeyes had one last chance to win the game, but the 50-yard field goal attempt by Noah Ruggles drifted to the left with 3 seconds left.
Georgiawhich began the fourth quarter trailing 38-24, completed the largest fourth-quarter comeback in the history of a game College Football Playoff.
Los Buckeyes they seemed to be in absolute control heading into the fourth period, leaning on a C.J. Stroud stellar and a defense that had dominated in the trenches for much of the game.
But, Bennett showed the personality with which he led the Bulldogs to a national title a year ago, Although he had been under pressure throughout the night, Bennett He responded when he was needed most. His 76-yard touchdown pass for an uncovered Arian Smith following the safety Lathan Ransom fell on the play with 8:41 to play, cut the lead to 11 points from Ohio State just 3.
After what Ohio State made a field goal to increase the distance to 6, Georgia he regained possession with 2:36 to play. calmly and efficiently Bennett led to Georgia downfield, culminating the drive with the winning score.
Now, Georgia will have a chance to become the first team to successfully defend its national championship since Alabama won it in the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
