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Incredible comeback nets Georgia a shot at back-to-back championships

Georgia players react after Ohio State missed a field game to give Georgia the win at the end of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) celebrates after completing a 35 yard pass for a first down to set up Georgia's go ahead score during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia players react after Ohio State missed a field game to give Georgia the win at the end of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia players react after Ohio State missed a field game to give Georgia the win at the end of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes place kicker Noah Ruggles (95) reacts after he missed a field goal wide left at the end of the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes place kicker Noah Ruggles (95) misses a field goal wide left at the end of the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch to take the lead after the PAT kick during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch to take the lead after the PAT kick during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) celebrates after completing a 35 yard pass for a first down to set up Georgia's go ahead score during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws under pressure during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) celebrates his sack of Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) with  defensive lineman Bear Alexander (99) during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) completes a 15 yard pass for a first down during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) returns a fourth quarter kickoff following an Ohio State field goal during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) sacks Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) with pressure from defensive lineman Bear Alexander (99) during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.  Georgia won, 42-41. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scores on a keeper during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) celebrates with linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) after Williams sacked Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the second quarter. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh  (6) takes a Stetson Bennett pass in for a touchdown during the first quarter. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) scores on a 25-yard pass during the first quarter. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh  (6) takes a Stetson Bennett pass in for a touchdown. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) catches a pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) for a touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) breaks free during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) is sacked for a loss during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Julian Fleming (4) catches a 25 yard pass during the third quarter the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the first half of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates with teammates after he scored on a keeper. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) is sacked for a 9-yard loss by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) during the second quarter. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) is sacked for a loss during the third quarter. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia defenders including Nazir Stackhouse (78) and Zion Logue (96) stop Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dallan Hayden (5). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) passes over the defense of Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Zach Harrison (9). (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs for 18 yards during the first quarter. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (8) makes a first-down catch. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts after a missed field goal during the first quarter. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) passes. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) sacks Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) for a loss during the first quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) passes under pressure from Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78). (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Jack Podlesny reacts to a missed field goal during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) goes airborne during a first quarter scramble. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) sacks Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) for a ten-yard loss, forcing a punt during the first quarter. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) celebrates with Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) after Mondon sacked Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) for a ten-yard loss. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Xavier Johnson is wide open as he make this reception for a touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) completes a 19 yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) gains first down yardage on a 28 yard third down play during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) gains 15 yards on a drive that resulted in a field goal during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) is helped off the field during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a to a third and one call during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) tries to pass under pressure at the end of the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks with quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) at the end of the first half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) reacts after completing a touchdown pass during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) completes a reception for 6 yards to set up a field goal during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) gains first down yardage on a 28 yard third down play during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day reacts during the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) extends a catch during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) extends a catch during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) returns a punt during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard (22) sacks Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) celebrates after a sack of Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl In Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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