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Georgia vs. Oklahoma: An early look at the Rose Bowl

Georgia will face Oklahoma Jan. 1 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. The winner will advance to the college football playoff championship game Jan. 8 in Atlanta. Top players for the Bulldogs include Nick Chubb, the second-leading rusher in SEC history with 4,599 yards. Linebacker Roquan Smith was the MVP of the SEC Championship game victory over Auburn. Freshman QB Jake Fromm avenged his lone loss of the season with a solid effort in SEC win over Auburn. Defensive standout Lorenzo Carter is one of four
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dec 5, 2017

Did you know that Oklahoma's top offensive lineman is from the state of ..... Georgia?

Or that Georgia’s top running back is now the second-leading rusher in SEC history?

Here's an early look at some of the key players you should expect to see in the Rose Bowl when Georgia faces Oklahoma Jan. 1.

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