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Daily Trivia: Former Georgia high school quarterbacks who led colleges to NCAA titles

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By Todd Holcomb
Aug 1, 2017

Deshaun Watson of Gainesville became the sixth former Georgia high school quarterback in 40 years to lead a school to a major NCAA national championship when he led Clemson to the title last season. Who are the other five? (Answer Wednesday)

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