Georgia Grinds Past Georgia Tech 16-9, Clinches SEC Title Game, Reported Lock for CFP
Attention shifts to Alabama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a 4 p.m. ET kickoff on ABC.
Overview
- The rivalry win in Atlanta marked Georgia's eighth straight over Tech and capped an 11-1 regular season (7-1 SEC).
- Quarterback Gunner Stockton struggled, finishing 11-of-21 for 70 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
- Running back Nate Frazier led the offense with 108 rushing yards on 16 carries as Georgia leaned on the ground game.
- Georgia's defense held Tech to about 250 total yards, including 69 on the ground, with Ellis Robinson IV grabbing a third-quarter interception reportedly giving him a team-high four.
- Multiple outlets now characterize Georgia as locked into the College Football Playoff, while injuries such as lineman Drew Bobo's status bear watching before the SEC Championship.