The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs lost 27-24 to the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship game. Georgia played better in the second half, but could not overcome a 17-7 halftime deficit. The Bulldogs coughed up a costly fumble and had their most penalties in a game this season.
Give credit to Alabama and quarterback Jalen Milroe, who bounced back from a couple of rough opening drives to fuel a Crimson Tide victory. Milroe’s ability to extend plays and run killed Georgia all game. The dual-threat quarterback put the game on ice with a first down conversion late in the fourth quarter. Milroe actually fumbled on the clutch conversion, but he recovered his own fumble.
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey and tight end Brock Bowers both bravely battled through ankle injuries in Georgia’s defeat. The Bulldogs cut Alabama’s lead to three points twice in the fourth quarter, but was not able to get the ball back with a chance to go ahead.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck played solid. The Georgia running game was productive.
A few key plays stand out for Georgia. A missed 50-yard field goal after a false start in the first half, a fumble on a reverse play, and Isaiah Bond’s questionable fourth down catch cost Georgia mightily.
How did Georgia football social media respond to the Bulldogs’ first defeat in 29 games?
Georgia will be back
Tough loss for Georgia.
But with Kirby Smart at the helm, you know Georgia will be back in this SEC Championship
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) December 3, 2023
UGA missed a lot of opportunities
I know this will tick people off but 🤷🏻♂️ Georgia has beat Georgia tonight.
Missed FG
Turn over inside own 20
Way too many pentalites. Still very much in game.
The Committee doesn’t put the 4 best teams in, they pick the 4 they can justify the easiest. UGA is out.
— David Pollack…
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Author : UGA Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-03 00:52:54
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