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The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 34-11, in the Capital One Orange Bowl.
Stetson Bennett finished with 313 YDS passing and 3 TD’s. The Bulldogs advance to the College Football Playoff Finals where they will play the Alabama Crimson Tide.
What is the Capital One Orange Bowl and where is it held annually?
The Orange Bowl, also known as the Capital One Orange Bowl due to the title sponsorship from Capital One, is one of the most prestigious college football bowl games in the United States. It is held annually at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, and features two top-tier teams from different conferences. The most recent Orange Bowl, which took place on December 31st, 2021, featured the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines in a thrilling battle for supremacy.
The Georgia Bulldogs, representing the Southeastern Conference (SEC), entered the game as the number one-ranked team in the nation with an impressive 12-1 record. On the other hand, the Michigan Wolverines, representing the Big Ten Conference, were ranked sixth with an equally impressive 12-1 record. Both teams had their sights set on the ultimate prize: the College Football Playoff National Championship.
The game began with a tense first quarter in which neither team managed to score. However, the Bulldogs took control in the second quarter, scoring two touchdowns within a matter of minutes. The first came from a 45-yard pass from quarterback Stetson Bennett to George Pickens, and the second was a 4-yard run by Zamir White. Michigan tried to respond with a touchdown of their own, but the Bulldogs’ defense held strong and prevented them from crossing the goal line.
The second half was a back-and-forth battle as the Wolverines attempted to mount a comeback. Michigan’s quarterback, Cade McNamara, threw two touchdowns in the third quarter to bring the Wolverines within striking distance. However, Georgia’s defense remained tough, limiting Michigan’s offense to just those two scores.
The Bulldogs sealed their victory in the fourth quarter with two more touchdowns. The first came off a 15-yard run by Kenny McIntosh, and the second was a 62-yard pick-six by Georgia’s defense. The Wolverines did manage to score one more touchdown with just under three minutes left in the game, but it was too little, too late.
The final score was 34-11 in favor of the Georgia Bulldogs, who advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship. The Bulldogs’ defense was the standout performer of the game, holding the Wolverines to just 11 points and intercepting McNamara three times. The offense also had a strong showing, with Bennett throwing for 313 yards and three touchdowns.
The Orange Bowl was a fitting end to a great season for both teams, who had overcome several obstacles to get to this point. While Michigan fell short of their ultimate goal, they can still be proud of their efforts throughout the season. As for the Georgia Bulldogs, they will now prepare to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the National Championship game, where they will have a chance to prove themselves as the best team in the country.
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