Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV had two interceptions, including a pick-six at the hands of Jordan Battle, and the Bulldogs ran for just 3. The Crimson Tide has scored 24 more points against the Bulldogs than any of Georgia's previous opponents. Brock Bowers just went bulldozer mode for a TD pic. Facing a point deficit and a nearing fourth quarter, Georgia went for it on 4th-and-9 at Alabama's yard line after a potential touchdown pass on third down from Stetson Bennett IV to Brock Bowers was knocked out of his hands.
On fourth down, Bennett lofted a pass that fell incomplete and the Bulldogs committed a turnover on downs, giving the ball back to the Crimson Tide. With Georgia driving to try to cut into Alabama's two-possession lead, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV threw an interception on 2nd-and-9 at Alabama's yard line, as Alabama's DeMarcco Hellams jumped a pass intended for Brock Bowers, who appeared to cut off his route.
The Crimson Tide marched down the field with a five-play, yard drive that ended with a yard touchdown pass from Bryce Young to Jameson Williams. It's now , Alabama. Nolan Smith N. Dan Jackson D. Travon Walker T. Julian Rochester J. Robert Beal Jr. Beal Jr. Derion Kendrick D. Channing Tindall C. DeMarcco Hellams D. Josh Jobe J. Henry To'oTo'o H. Jordan Battle J. Will Anderson Jr. Anderson Jr. Christian Harris C.
Tim Smith T. Kool-Aid McKinstry K. Byron Young B. DJ Dale D. Brian Branch B. Phidarian Mathis P. Drew Sanders D. Dallas Turner D. Zamir White hits paydirt from 1 yard out thanks to some key blocking by Jordan Davis of all people. The first touchdown of the night and the first lead of the night for Georgia as it's Georgia 13, Alabama 9 with left in the third.
The Bulldogs in prime position to come away with points here with and counting in the third. The Bulldogs block the yard attempt from Reichard pretty easily and it remains a 3-point game. Georgia takes over at its own 20 now. It feels like Alabama is suffocating Georgia on both sides of the ball.
And yet with that Jalen Carter blocked FG, it's still just He catches one pass for 6 yards, another for 12 and then runs for another 6 as he's just muscling his way through everyone.
Second-and-4 from the Georgia 34 as Alabama seems primed to score for the first time in the second half. First-and for Alabama from its own Now more breathing room for the Tide as they're at their own Robinson yd rush..
The Bulldogs go three-and-out and can't capitalize, but they pin Alabama at their own 4 after the punt. Young was looking for Jahleel Billingsley and gets it picked off. Georgia takes over at the Alabama First turnover of the night for either team and it could be a big one for Georgia.
A huge blow for Alabama. The Tide are pinned deep and will start their opening drive of the second half at their own 7. Now second-and and Bennett finds Cook to make third-and-8 from the Alabama Georgia now past midfield with first-and from the Alabama 45 upcoming.
Georgia starts with the ball at its Halftime upcoming. Alabama punts it away on fourth-and-8 and Georgia takes over at its own 10 with left and two timeouts. Of note, Georgia will receive the second half kickoff. Now first-and Alabama from the Georgia The yarder is up and good and it's now just a 3-point game again.
Alabama 9, Georgia 6 with to go in the second quarter. This one is third-and from the Alabama Georgia also ranked No. The Bulldogs weren't just the best defensive team in the nation, they were the best by a wide margin. But reality came crashing down on the Dawgs when the Tide took them on Saturday. Alabama racked up yards in the second quarter alone and exposed every facet of Georgia's defense. The inability of a fierce defensive front to pressure Young allowed him to exploit some previously undetected weaknesses in UGA's secondary.
The Dawgs did not finish with a single sack, despite entering with 41 on the season. Just look at how much time Young had to throw on this touchdown play in the second quarter. The sixth-year Georgia coach entered against Saban, who was Smart's former boss at Alabama. But the Saban hex will continue for Smart, at least for another few weeks.
While the two could rematch in the College Football Playoff, Saturday was a reminder that Smart's program has not surpassed Saban's Bama squad. One obvious difference in the two teams on Saturday was quarterback play. If Smart had defeated Alabama with Bennett at quarterback, it would have been the ultimate sign of arrival for Georgia. Bennett is a slightly more mobile version of the homegrown quarterbacks the Tide used early in Saban's tenure before Saban modernized the program's offense and started landing elite signal-callers.
Beating Alabama with Bennett would have shown the Bulldogs have simply recruited and developed their way to mastering Saban's original championship formula. Instead, there will be endless chatter in the weeks ahead over whether or not Georgia should go to backup JT Daniels for a spark as the CFP -- and a potential rematch with Alabama -- approaches. Case Closed. They played lights-out all night. NewProfilePic pic. Bowl information will be announced tomorrow at Noon ET.
GoDawgs pic. In a spot where few gave it a chance, Alabama not only wins but wins authoritatively against the only team in college football that had looked dominant all season long. It's clear now that the SEC has not one, but two, national title contenders.
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