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TheRobGoldberg featured Columnist IVJanuary 1, 2022.
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Georgia is one game away from its first national championship since 1980 after a 34-11 win over Michigan in the Orange Bowl.
Bennett threw three touchdown passes for the Bulldogs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The defense held up its end of the bargain, forcing three turnovers in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
Even though Michigan was the second seed, it was Georgia that dominated from the start with an offensive explosion in the first half.
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Georgia is the first team to score on its first 5 drives.
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At the half, the Michigan team is trailing by 27 points.
The Wolverines were held to their lowest point total of the season.
Georgia will try to avenge its SEC Championship Game loss to Alabama in the national title game. The first semifinal was won by the Tide.
The Michigan team made its first appearance in the College Football Playoff but it was short-lived as the squad's biggest stars were held in check.
Notable performances.
The quarterback for the UGA, Stetson Bennett, had a passing yards total of over 300 and 3 touchdown passes.
James Cook had 6 carries, 32 rushing yards, 4 catches, and one touchdown.
Brock had 5 catches, 55 receiving yards and a touchdown.
McNamara was 11-19 with 106 passing yards and 2 INTs.
J.J. McCarthy had 131 passing yards and a single touchdown.
The running back for Michigan had 9 carries and 39 rushing yards.
Georgia offense is led by Stetson Bennett.
After getting a lot of criticism for his performance in the SEC Championship Game, Stetson Bennett silenced doubters with an outstanding performance in the Orange Bowl.
Bennett was in complete control of the game and produced beautiful throws.
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The first strike was made by the hounds.
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Bennett stole the show, despite the fact that many expected a run-first attack from the Dogs.
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There is a person named Stetson. It is freaksin'. Bennett.
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All of you quit being hated. He can play.
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Michigan is making a man look like Vince Young.
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The Michigan defense is being dominated by Stetson Bennett. The response from the SEC title game.
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The person is Jason Butt.
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After throwing that dot, you should put some respect on Stetson Bennett.
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Kenny McIntosh threw a touchdown pass in the first quarter.
It gave Michigan more to think about as it tried to slow down the offense.
Georgia slowed its production in the second half, but Bennett didn't provide much opportunity for a comeback thanks to an efficient, mistake-free showing in the most important game of his career.
If the senior can repeat his performance against Alabama, the bulldogs will be hard to beat.
Georgia won the Battle of Highly Touted Defenses.
The Michigan defense was ranked fourth in the country in points allowed per game. One of the best pass-rushes in college football was led by the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.
Georgia was even better than the NCAA's best 9.5 points allowed per game, and it showed its prowess throughout Friday's game.
The defense made game-changing plays for the team.
The team's effort against a quality opponent was hard to ignore.
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The Georgia defense played in its first 12 games. It was suffocating and relentless.
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There is a person named Trey Wallace.
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The Georgia defense is making the Michigan offensive line look silly. There are two sacks and multiple quarteback hurries.
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It is opening up lanes of havoc for teammates when Michigan double-teams Jordan Davis.
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Georgia defense is crazy.
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The Lott Trophy finalist have been outstanding tonight. The D is insane.
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The unit allowed just 3.1 rushing yards per carry from Michigan. The outcome was no longer in question after the end zone was found.
Michigan's defense had a hard time stopping either the run or the pass.
Georgia had a plan to limit Hutchinson's impact.
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BudElliott replied.
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Georgia is giving extra attention to Hutchinson and trusting its interior guys to win against Michigan.
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The All-American was quiet after starring all season.
Georgia had one play after another in man coverage, and the corners couldn't match it.
The SEC squad was able to build a large lead and win the Orange Bowl.
