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Georgia Bulldogs Remain Huge In CFP Rankings And At Box Office Even For Rivalry That Isn’t
ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 26: Kenny McIntosh #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs tries to evade a sort out by … [+]
Kirby Good’s College of Georgia soccer staff is an enormous deal all through its state, and this isn’t a brand new factor. His 12-0 Bulldogs simply rolled via the common season ranked No. 1 within the nation, and keep in mind: They received the nationwide championship final 12 months. As well as, previous to the pandemic, Forbes decided throughout the fall of 2019 that they had been the seventh-most helpful school soccer program within the nation with a three-year common income of $125 million.
Now take into consideration this: 63. That’s what number of consecutive instances all 92,746 seats inside Sanford Stadium have been stuffed, and such was the case Saturday in Athens, Georgia, the place the Bulldogs of the SEC met Georgia Tech of the ACC in essentially the most overrated “rivalry” sport of the weekend.
These had been Saturday’s true rivalry video games: Notre Dame versus Southern Cal, South Carolina versus Clemson, Indiana versus Purdue, Oregon versus Oregon State, Louisville versus Kentucky.
You additionally had one in Columbus, Ohio.
Let’s see . . . Oh, Ohio State versus Michigan.
So, since Georgia has clobbered most groups this 12 months with a protection permitting opponents fewer factors per sport (11) than anyone within the nation, and since Georgia owned an offense with sleeper Heisman Trophy candidate Stetson Bennett at quarterback, one of the best tight finish within the nation (Brock Bowers) not named Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer and the Bulldogs’ regular assortment of good working backs, it wasn’t shocking Georgia was anticipated to crush a barely mediocre Georgia Tech staff by 5 touchdowns.
Perhaps six.
There additionally has been that non-rivalry factor taking place between Georgia and Georgia Tech throughout the latter a part of these 129 years price of video games labeled “Clear, Previous-Long-established Hate.” Currently, it has been extra like “Simply one other victory (and infrequently not even shut) for Georgia.”
Previous to Saturday, Georgia had received 4 straight, together with each sport this century besides for 3. Which meant the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets seemingly had been losing their time with that 71-mile drive from downtown Atlanta to Athens.
ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Kirby Good of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts within the second half … [+]
As a substitute, earlier than one other stuffed and loud residence crowd, together with Senior Day anticipating to encourage Georgia’s staff much more, the Bulldogs received solely by three touchdowns and barely lower than a area purpose. They really had been outplayed within the first half after Georgia Tech roared 75 yards into the tip zone on the sport’s opening drive.
In case you didn’t know higher, the now 5-7 Yellow Jackets made it seem Georgia was waiting for this Saturday’s SEC Championship Sport in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium towards LSU.
“We most likely didn’t begin as quick immediately as we’ve previously, however you’re not going to start out each sport with weapons ablaze,” Good stated, alluding to the underside line as Georgia’s head coach, which was that the Bulldogs rebounded from their sluggish begin for a 37-14 victory. “We had to answer adversity as soon as once more.”
Nicely, the Bulldogs had assist.
With Georgia Tech nonetheless within the neighborhood of an upset early in thet third quarter when the Jackets trailed simply 13-7, they muffed a punt that Georgia recovered and transformed the turnover into a fast landing.
5 minutes later, Georgia Tech fumbled, with the Bulldogs recovering to push the sport from 20-7 to 23-7 after a area purpose, and the blowout was official. Georgia Tech additionally contributed dropped passes for doubtlessly big gainers alongside the best way.
The group stayed supportive via Georgia’s sluggishness, however Bennett was amongst these in his locker room declaring that a lot of this was unacceptable for a staff wishing to safe consecutive nationwide titles.
“I actually wasn’t pleased with the best way we began immediately, however we nonetheless scored 37,” Bennett stated after a sport by which he personally was subpar. He competed a season-low 10 passes out of 18, and his 140 yards via the air had been his second-lowest whole in that class for the season. Bennett did throw two landing passes, and there was one thing else: “We ran the ball rather well immediately,” Bennett stated, referring to the Bulldogs’ 264 yards dashing.
Additionally they did one thing else nicely: They thrilled the numerous within the Bulldog Nation with one other non-rivalry victory.
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Notre Dame vs. Georgia score, live updates: College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl
Three teams have booked their tickets to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Who will be the fourth?
The final game of the quarterfinals — the Sugar Bowl showdown between Georgia and Notre Dame — was postponed to Thursday after a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in the early hours of Jan. 1 left 15 dead and dozens injured.
Follow the game action below (scroll for live updates).
Date: Jan. 1 | Time: 8:45 p.m. ET | TV: ESPN | Line: Notre Dame -1 | Total: 45.5
No one will question how well Georgia coach Kirby Smart can motivate his team, especially in a circumstance like this with his starting quarterback injured and off to the NFL. But just how well can Georgia move the ball with Gunner Stockton in the game? We won’t be surprised to see Georgia stick to its run game.
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The Sugar Bowl wraps up College Football Playoff quarterfinal action on Thursday.
The final College Football Playoff bracket quarterfinal features Georgia vs. Notre Dame on Jan. 2, after the game was postponed from the original Wednesday date.
Here’s what you need to know about how to watch, the College Football Playoff bowl game schedule and more.
When is the 2024-2025 Sugar Bowl tonight?
The Sugar Bowl is played at 4 p.m. ET Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
Where is the 2024-2025 Sugar Bowl today?
The Sugar Bowl will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
What College Football Playoff bowl teams are playing in the Sugar Bowl today?
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs will meet in the Sugar Bowl at 4 p.m. ET Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
Why was Notre Dame vs Georgia Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff game postponed?
The 2024-2025 Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game was postponed after 15 people were killed and about 30 people were injured early Wednesday morning in New Orleans, according to USA Today. The deadly attack saw an armed man drive a pickup truck into a large crowd of people on Bourbon Street.
What time does the Georgia Bulldogs-Notre Dame Fighting Irish Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff game start today?
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs will play in the Sugar Bowl at 4 p.m. ET Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
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What channel is Georgia vs Notre Dame Sugar Bowl game on tonight? How to watch College Football Playoff game today
The Sugar Bowl featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs will air on ABC and ESPN at 4 p.m. ET Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
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How to stream, watch Notre Dame vs Georgia Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff game tonight. Where to watch today
The Sugar Bowl featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs will stream on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Fans can also download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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2024-2025 Sugar Bowl predictions: Picks for Georgia Bulldogs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish today
The six experts at USA Today favored Notre Dame over Georgia, giving the Fighting Irish a 4-2 edge. Read more about what each expert has to say.
2024-2025 College Football Playoff bowl game schedule, results: quarterfinals
Sugar Bowl
Fiesta Bowl
Peach Bowl
Rose Bowl
When are the 2024-2025 College Football Playoff bowl game semifinals?
The College Football Playoff semifinal games will be played at the site of two bowl games on Jan. 9 and Jan. 10.
Orange Bowl
Cotton Bowl
When is the 2024-2025 College Football Playoff National Championship bowl game?
The College Football Playoff National Chamionship will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20:
- Orange Bowl winner vs. Cotton Bowl winner: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20 (ESPN).
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First it was one of the state of Wisconsin’s top signal callers leaving for Georgia.
Now add one of the state’s top running backs as well. Homestead running back Bentley Hickman made it be known on New Year’s Day that he plans to head over to one of the Southeast’s top high school football programs.
The 2026 running back announced on X that he will be leaving Homestead and heading for Georgia Class 5A state champion Milton.
Down below is the post by the running back that he put up on Wednesday afternoon.
New year, New beginnings… I am so so thankful for what Homestead High School and the district has done for me. The community, the love and support that I got there was incredible. But I will actually be finishing my last year at Milton High School in Georgia!
New year, New beginnings… I am so so thankful for what Homestead High School and the district has done for me. The community, the love and support that I got there was incredible. But I will actually be finishing my last year at Milton High School in Georgia!@CoachBenReaves… pic.twitter.com/l0wYSoMBHD
— Bentley Hickman ‘26 RB (@bentley_hickman) January 1, 2025
Hickman is one of Wisconsin’s top 2026 running backs and is coming off a strong 2024 campaign for Homestead. This past fall season, Hickman totaled 1,055 all-purpose yards and accounted for 11 touchdowns.
The 5-foot-10, 205-pound back follows in the footsteps of another Wisconsin product that plans to leave for Northwest Georgia, as 2026 quarterback Brayln Albritton announced back on Christmas that he will be leaving Milwaukee Academy of Science for Milton.
With Albritton coming in to compete for the job, the quarterback has been impressive during his time at Milwaukee Academy of Science. Albritton this past 2024 season ended up throwing for 2,830 yards and 29 touchdowns.
As a freshman in 2022 with MAOS, Albritton threw for 2,447 yards and 27 touchdowns.
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