Photos: Bulldogs blitz Michigan in the Orange Bowl

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Photos: Bulldogs blitz Michigan in the Orange Bowl

AJC photos from the Orange Bowl college football game between Georgia and Michigan in Miami on December 31, 2021.

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) celebrates his 39-yard touchdown catch with offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) during the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) shoots his guns after a quarterback keeper in the 4th quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) scores on a 39-yard touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) scores on a 39-yard touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) takes a Stetson Bennett (13) pass in for a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is on the field as players celebrate their first touchdown by Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) at the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) celebrates with Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) after Bowers' first quarter touchdown at the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is on the field as Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Broderick Jones (59) celebrates their first touchdown by Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) at the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws to Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) for a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) gains 35 yards on a first down catch on the opening drive of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) gains 35 yards on a first down catch on the opening drive of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Stetson Bennett (not pictured) in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh talks with defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (94) in the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart coaches on the sideline during the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Channing Tindall (41) breaks up a pass intended for Michigan Wolverines tight end Luke Schoonmaker (86) during the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) attempts a pass as offensive lineman Warren Ericson (50) blocks in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates after a trick play where Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5), caught a pass from McIntosh for a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates with Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after a trick play where Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5), caught a pass from McIntosh for a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) gains 21 yards and a first down in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

On a trick play, Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) passes to Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) for a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

On a trick play, Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5), catches a pass from Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) for a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) gains 21 yards and a first down in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) completes a 9 yard catch in front of Michigan Wolverines defensive back Brad Hawkins (2) on first down in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker (7) s Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) after a five yard gain in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) celebrates with Georgia Bulldogs defensive back William Poole (31) after a defensive stop in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) throws a 18-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (not pictured) during the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) catches a 18-yard touchdown pass from running back Kenny McIntosh (not pictured) during the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) reacts after catching a 18-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) reacts after catching a 18-yard touchdown with wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) during the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) makes a catch against Michigan Wolverines defensive back Vincent Gray (4) as Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is shown on the play during the first quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs for yards during the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Members of the Georgia Bulldogs defense including linebacker Channing Tindall (41), defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95) and defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) tackle Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) during the first quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) completes a 53 yard pass in the 2nd quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) completes a 53 yard pass in the 2nd quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) pursues Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) and tackles him for a loss in the second quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates after his touchdown pass in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) completes a 57 yard pass for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) celebrates with Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) after Burton completed a 57 yard pass ahead of Michigan Wolverines defensive back Vincent Gray (4) for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart during the 2nd quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) catches a 57-yard touchdown pass against Michigan Wolverines defensive back Vincent Gray (4) during the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) catches a 57-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Stetson Bennett (not pictured) during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) reacts after scoring a 57-yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) catches a long pass against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Junior Colson (25) during the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Michigan Wolverines quarterback Cade McNamara (12) is hit by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) and defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) after attempting a pass during the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs for a gain during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs away from Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Julius Welschof (96) for a gain during the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Derion Kendrick (11) gets some love from Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart after stopping Michigan on 4th down in the 4th quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker (7) celebrates after he tackled Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) to end the third quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) celebrates after catching a 39 yard pass for a touchdown in the 4th quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a 39 yard touchdown pass to Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) in the 4th quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart coaches on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) reacts after making a catch during the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95) recovers a fumble against Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) during the fourth quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Derion Kendrick (11) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Daylen Baldwin (85) during the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) celebrates his 39-yard touchdown catch with offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) during the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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