Georgia Wins 44-42 in 8OT Over Georgia Tech, Extends Home Streak, Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

Nov 30, 2024, 05:05 AM

Georgia triumphed over Georgia Tech 44-42 in an epic eight-overtime game, marking the second-longest contest in college football history. Trailing 17-0 at halftime, the Bulldogs orchestrated a remarkable comeback to tie the game in regulation. Georgia Tech had multiple opportunities to secure the victory, including a missed 25-yard field goal and settling for a 23-yard field goal after a 90-yard drive. In the first overtime, Georgia Tech chose not to attempt a two-point conversion that could have ended the game. A critical fumble by Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King on third-and-one with two minutes left allowed Georgia to stay alive. In the eighth overtime, Georgia's Nate Frazier scored the decisive two-point conversion, with announcer Joe Tessitore exclaiming, "Oh, it's great in eight!" The victory, part of the storied Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate rivalry, extends Georgia's home winning streak to 31 games and solidifies their position for the College Football Playoff. The game will be remembered for its dramatic twists, significant playoff implications, and controversial officiating calls in the fourth quarter.