In an epic showdown on Nov. 29, 2024, the No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs pulled off a miraculous comeback to defeat in-state rivals Georgia Tech 44-42 in an eighth overtime victory. After falling behind 17-0 at halftime and struggling throughout the game, the Bulldogs managed to secure the win with a 2-point conversion by Nate Frazier. Carson Beck’s five touchdown passes, including two in overtime, helped the Bulldogs overcome a 27-all tie at the end of regulation. Georgia Tech’s Haynes King put up a valiant effort with three rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to break the Yellow Jackets’ seven-game losing streak against the Bulldogs.
The thrilling matchup at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, went down in history as the longest game in SEC history and the second-longest in FBS history, falling just short of the record set by Illinois’ nine-overtime victory over Penn State in 2021. The Bulldogs’ hard-fought win may have secured their spot in the College Football Playoff, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming SEC championship game.
With fireworks lighting up the sky above Sanford Stadium, Georgia fans celebrated their team’s incredible victory in a game that will be remembered for years to come. Georgia’s resilience and determination in the face of adversity earned them a well-deserved win in one of the most thrilling college football games of the season.
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