Bennett, Bowers lead champion Bulldogs' demolition of TCU
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — (AP) — Stetson Bennett walked on at Georgia nearly six years ago at the beginning of the Bulldogs' growth into college football's most dominant program. He walked away early in the fourth quarter Monday night to a standing ovation from thousands of grateful Bulldogs fans during a timeout. In the first half, Bennett became the first player in Georgia’s lengthy history to rack up 4,000 total yards of offense over his career with plenty of help from Bowers. Bennett is older than five starting quarterbacks of current NFL playoff teams, but he finished 29-3 as a starter at Georgia. Until late in the third quarter of the title game, Bowers had more yards receiving than TCU's offense had total yards.
wftv.comNo. 1 Georgia vs. No. 4 Ohio State: Peach Bowl CFP semifinal preview, best bets
4 Ohio State (CFP semifinal)Location: AtlantaDate: Dec. 31 (8 p.m. Ohio State (11-1): Ohio State's offseason was defined by its loss to Michigan last fall. He was all over the place in last year's national title game and earned second-team All-SEC honors despite starting only two games. Ohio State: This is Ohio State's fifth appearance in the College Football Playoff. Best betsSam Cooper: Maybe I'll be surprised, but I don't see it with Ohio State in this matchup.
wftv.comGeorgia built RB depth as plan for run at repeat CFP title
1 Bulldogs will take a group of four running backs, led by Kenny McIntosh, into the Peach Bowl semifinal against No. McIntosh has started 12 games for Georgia (13-0) and leads the Bulldogs with 709 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. “We don’t want to get into this part of the season and not have depth,” Smart said. “That’s what the rotation provides us.”Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg said the Georgia running backs boast similar skills and strengths. “Some are faster than others, but I’d say overall they’re all great running backs,” Eichenberg said.
wftv.comNo. 1 Georgia pulls away late, wins 'Cocktail Party' 42-20
Georgia finished with 555 total yards against Florida’s beleaguered defense and was 2-for-3 converting fourth-down plays. Richardson threw for 271 yards and a touchdown for the Gators, who have lost 12 of their last 15 SEC games. The most famous victory came in 1980, when Lindsay Scott hauled in a 93-yard touchdown pass from Buck Belue in the closing minute. Those are the kind of mistakes that could doom Georgia in close games as the toughest part of its schedule awaits. KEY INJURIESGeorgia standout linebacker Nolan Smith spent the second half in street clothes because of a shoulder injury.
wftv.comGeorgia's Brock Bowers makes incredible 73-yard TD catch after multiple deflections
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers made one of the most ridiculous TD catches of the season on Saturday against Florida. Gators LB Amari Burney had good coverage on Bowers as the sophomore sprinted up the field. That’s what it’s like to play against the star tight end at times. Bowers is the best tight end in college football and still isn’t eligible for the NFL draft until 2024. Bowers entered the game with 26 catches for 393 yards and two TDs while carrying the ball three times for 82 yards and three scores.
wftv.comNo. 1 Georgia could be falling after 39-22 win over Kent St
1 Georgia survived a sloppy performance and surprisingly gritty effort from Kent State, holding off the Golden Flashes 39-22 Saturday. Kent State had a chance to make it a one-score game with less than 13 minutes remaining after Marquez Cooper scored on a 1-yard run to cap a 12-play, 75-yard drive. Georgia then finished off the Golden Flashes, driving 75 yards for Kendall Milton's 1-yard plunge on fourth-and-goal with 5 1/2 minutes to go. Georgia settled for three field goals by Jack Podlesny after driving inside Kent State's 20-yard line, which allowed the Golden Flashes to hang around. “I’m really pleased with the way that our kids fought,” Kent State coach Sean Lewis said.
wftv.comNo. 3 Georgia shows deep offense ready to play new lead role
3 Georgia proved its offense is ready to lead. But a deep offense showed it can take some pressure off the defense during the transition. Georgia showed impressive depth at running back, wide receiver and tight end while quarterback Stetson Bennett accounted for three touchdowns. For one game, at least, Georgia was content to rely on its passing game. Georgia scored touchdowns on its first seven possessions and averaged 9.2 yards per play.
wftv.comAP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars
Ohio State was second behind Alabama, just like in the AP Top 25, with three first-team selections and five players overall. Tackles -- Peter Skoronski, junior, Northwestern; Paris Johnson Jr., junior, Ohio State. Wide receivers -- Jordan Addison, junior, Southern California; Jaxon Smith-Njigba, junior, Ohio State; Kayshon Boutte, junior, LSU. Safeties -- Jordan Battle, junior, Alabama; Antonio Johnson, junior, Texas A&M. Stroud, junior, Ohio State.
wftv.comAngry Dawgs: No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in CFP
Stetson Bennett threw three touchdown passes, Nakobe Dean led an angry Georgia defense and the third-ranked Bulldogs returned to their dominant ways, beating No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in the Orange Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship.
AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers
The AP All-America team presented by Regions Bank, selected by a panel of Top 25 college football poll voters, was released Monday. Michigan linebacker David Ojabo was chosen for the second team and running back Hassan Haskins was a third-team selection. Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt and freshman tight end Brock Bowers made the second team and safety Lewis Cine was a third-team choice. Add in Alabama's Williams, an Ohio State transfer, and four receivers who played for the Buckeyes in 2020 made the AP All-America teams. Receivers — Chris Olave, senior, Ohio State; Garrett Wilson, junior, Ohio State; Jerreth Sterns, junior, Western Kentucky.
wftv.comAlabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year
SEC Championship Football Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes in the pocket against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Missouri tailback Tyler Badie, Anderson and Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams were the only unanimous picks. Anderson, the Bronco Nagurski winner as the nation’s top defensive player, was named on some ballots as a defensive lineman/edge rusher. Young is the Heisman Trophy favorite after leading a 41-24 victory over Smart's Bulldogs in the SEC Championship Game. WR — Jameson Williams, Alabama, 6-1, 175, Jr., St. Louis, MissouriWR — Treylon Burks, Arkansas, 6-3, 225, Jr., Warren, ArkansasK — Harrison Mevis, Missouri, 5-11, 236, So., Warsaw, IndianaAP — Velus Jones, Tennessee, 6-0, 200, Sr., Saraland, Alabama.
wftv.comNo. 1 Georgia routs Georgia Tech 45-0, looks ahead to Bama
Stetson Bennett passed for 255 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 1 Georgia finished its undefeated regular season with a 45-0 victory over Georgia Tech. Georgia gained momentum for next week’s Southeastern Conference championship game against No. 3 Alabama in Atlanta.
Bennett, No. 1 Georgia remain perfect, rout Tennessee 41-17
Georgia Tennessee Football Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with tight end Brock Bowers (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) (Wade Payne)KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — (AP) — Stetson Bennett ran for a touchdown and threw for another as top-ranked Georgia remained perfect, wrapping up its Southeastern Conference schedule by routing Tennessee 41-17 Saturday. 1 CFP) actually trailed by their largest margin this season after Tennessee scored a touchdown on the opening drive. Joe Milton hit Cedric Tillman on a 12-yard TD, giving Tennessee the most points scored against Georgia in a game this season. Georgia and the stingiest scoring defense, which had allowed 6.6 points a game, simply smothered the Vols. Georgia then finishes the regular season against Georgia Tech.
wftv.comBennett, Bowers, D lead No. 1 Georgia past Kentucky, 30-13
APTOPIX Kentucky Georgia Football Georgia tight end Darnell Washington leaps over Kentucky defender DeAndre Square for a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) (Curtis Compton)ATHENS, Ga. — (AP) — With Georgia playing its first game as the nation's No. 1-ranked team since 2008, Stetson Bennett tossed three touchdown passes and the Bulldogs got another stifling defensive effort in a 30-13 victory over No. Bennett, starting his third straight game in place of injured JT Daniels, hooked up with freshman tight end Brock Bowers on a pair of scores. Otherwise, Georgia's top-ranked defense lived up to the billing, limiting Kentucky to 249 total yards and blocking a pair of kicks. Kentucky trailed only 14-7 at halftime, matching Georgia's smallest lead of the season after two quarters.
wftv.comDaniels plays quarter as No. 2 Georgia dominates Vandy 62-0
2 Georgia dominated Vanderbilt 62-0 Saturday in the Bulldogs' biggest win in a series that started in 1893. This game was effectively over when Georgia (4-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) led 35-0 after the first quarter. Bulldogs' fans turned this into their home away from Sanford Stadium with Georgia red even in seats behind the Vanderbilt bench. Georgia nearly had more points than Vandy managed yards, outgaining the Commodores 524-77. He later caught a 29-yard pass from Bennett in the third quarter for his third TD of the game.
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