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Published: Dec. 31, 2022, 5:00 a.m.. OSU. Ohio State running back Miyan Williams runs against Indiana during an NCAA college football game Saturday ...

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No. 4 Ohio State meets No. 1 Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Saturday – and that offers the Buckeyes ...

No. 4 Ohio State met No. 14 South Carolina beat No. 4 Tennessee 20, No. Ohio State ranks second in the FBS with 44.5 points per game. 6 Ohio State finally broke the curse against No. 6 Alabama 24, No. The following season, Florida beat Ohio State 24-17 in the Gator Bowl. 8 Georgia 21, No. 9 Auburn 31, No. 9 Ohio State and No. 4 Ohio State meets No.

They'll be playing for a whole lot more Saturday in the College Football Playoff semifinal Peach Bowl — a berth in the national title game. The top-ranked ...

The Bulldogs opened with a 49-3 rout of Oregon and romped again in the conference title game. A deep defensive front — even after losing three players in the first round of the NFL draft — has allowed Georgia to keep the heat on opposing quarterbacks without the need for a lot of blitzing. The Bulldogs could be missing a couple of key players. He missed one game and had only eight carries for 34 yards in the loss to Michigan. “It was a good win for the Dawgs,” recalled Will Muschamp, Georgia’s co-defensive coordinator who played in that game for his alma mater. Fortunately for the Bulldogs, they had a quarterback, Eric Zeier, who could throw the ball too. It was a smash-mouth game that featured Georgia’s Garrison Hearst and Ohio State’s Robert Smith each rushing for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns. “I’m pretty sure they’re not going to let us drop back and do what we want to do,” Stroud said. Stroud — and plenty of firepower. But both teams feature Heisman Trophy finalists at quarterback — Georgia’s Stetson Bennett versus Ohio State C.J. I don’t know anyone who went there.” “I’ve seen them play, but obviously this past week studying them now.

It will be tested as never before in Saturday's College Football Playoff semifinal against top-ranked Georgia at the Peach Bowl. The Bulldogs (13-0) are the ...

“Nobody really gives us a chance to win this game anyway so we're going to let it all out,” Day said. The Buckeyes haven't been underdogs since they lost to Alabama in the CFP championship game two years ago. “When you're playing in the CFP, certainly it's going to be the most physical game you've played all season,” Day said. You have the game in the trenches. He said the team has gotten an "injection of energy" from the second chance at a national title when all seemed lost. “When you have something taken away from you, it does give you a little bit more appreciation for what it is. He has said repeatedly that his team has practiced with an edge in the past month. “When we hear people talking about how physical they are, we really know what that means. That's to be expected in a game like this.” “When somebody talks about another man's toughness, they're really questioning your toughness,” OSU defensive end Jack Sawyer said. Don't think Ohio State isn't aware of that, or the inference from it. [Before becoming star Ohio State football quarterback, C.J.

We share our final thoughts, questions and players to watch entering the College Football Playoff matchup between Ohio State and Georgia in the Peach Bowl.

In what will be either his final or penultimate performance as a Buckeye, I expect Harrison to rise to the occasion and make a difference against Georgia. A sack that forces a punt instead of a field goal, a pass deflection that leads to an interception, a strip-sack that leads to an Ohio State fumble recovery and so much more. – Harrison has the best chance to change the course of the game with a single play. This is also the clear path for Ohio State to walk away from an upset victory. But by all accounts, Williams has only been dealing with a stomach bug, rather than a physical injury, and Ryan Day said Thursday that the third-year rusher will be “ready to go” on Saturday. In Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Day can drive his well-tuned Ferrari that has been covered in the garage since October as the dome-covered venue allows for the perfect conditions to drive a supercar. 1 rushing defense in the country, Ohio State needs Williams to do some serious damage on the ground – sick or otherwise. He made the Buckeyes athletic, with speed and quickness that was evolutionary to the Big Ten. In many ways, that style of play has become the program's identity, which makes a bowl game played indoors on a fast track a match made in heaven for the Buckeyes. Ohio State reached the CFP immediately in 2019, again in 2020 – which included a trip to the national championship – and is back for a third time in 2022. It’s been a long five weeks living in the shadow of that devastating defeat, but Ohio State can finally turn the page with an upset victory over the No. The Buckeyes will look to take advantage of their self-described “second lease on life” and bounce back from their regular-season-ending loss to Michigan with an upset win.

Can Georgia become college football's next great dynasty? A win over Ohio State in the Peach Bowl would bring the Bulldogs one step closer to back-to-back ...

vs. Here's the full rundown: You can stream the game with the ESPN App or with fuboTV, The Sporting News breaks down how you can watch Ohio State vs. No. The Peach Bowl between No. Ryan Day and Ohio State were never guaranteed this opportunity after losing to Michigan at home. An Ohio State defense that struggled to contain Michigan in November is in for a tough test against Georgia. Between Stroud and Marvin Harrison Jr., the Buckeyes could present a new challenge for a Georgia defense that was one of the nation's best this season but wasn't as dominant as it was a year ago. Stroud may have a chip on his shoulder after falling short of the Heisman Trophy again despite being named a finalist in each of the last two years. [Georgia vs. Ohio State vs.

No. 4 Ohio State meets No. 1 Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Saturday – and that offers the Buckeyes ...

No. 4 Ohio State met No. 14 South Carolina beat No. 4 Tennessee 20, No. Ohio State ranks second in the FBS with 44.5 points per game. 6 Ohio State finally broke the curse against No. 6 Alabama 24, No. The following season, Florida beat Ohio State 24-17 in the Gator Bowl. 8 Georgia 21, No. 9 Auburn 31, No. 9 Ohio State and No. 4 Ohio State meets No.

The Peach Bowl will pit Ohio State vs. Georgia with a spot in the National Championship Game on the line. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast ...

It needs to figure out a way to get consistent pressure, rather than leave its secondary exposed as it was too many times in the first half. One side of the ball is playing out as expected: Georgia’s offense has 313 yards and has yet to punt. Stetson Bennett has not had his best game, with an interception and a couple of other passes that could’ve been picked off. Georgia’s offense seemed to be taking over the game after scoring 17 straight points to take a 24-21 lead. On their other three drives, they have a total of 2 yards. The Buckeyes have scored five touchdowns, on drives of 71, 75, 30, 75 and 70 yards. Georgia is clearly trying to run the ball more and eventually wear down Ohio State’s defense. He's with the offense on the sideline right now. Buckeyes kicker Noah Ruggles missed a 50-yard field goal on the ensuing possession. Georgia completed a 14-point fourth quarter comeback to beat Ohio State 42-41 on Saturday night and win the Peach Bowl, advancing to the national championship game on Jan. Georgia is 4-0 in the head-to-head, with their last matchup taking place in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. •5h ago

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Tuimoloau](/college-football/players/26725187/j-t-tuimoloau/) (3.5) among several players with multiple takedowns. All-American [Marvin Harrison Jr](/college-football/players/26701883/marvin-harrison-jr/). Now, here are the [college football odds](https://www.sportsline.com/college-football/odds/) and trends for Ohio State vs. Stroud](/college-football/players/3163079/c-j-stroud/). The offense averages 7.2 yards per play, best in the nation, while the defense allows 4.7 per play (15th). [Stetson Bennett](/college-football/players/2871628/stetson-bennett/) has been a big-game performer. The Bulldogs are 5-3 ATS in their past eight games, and the defense has stopped all comers with All-American tackle [Jalen Carter](/college-football/players/3163950/jalen-carter/) wreaking havoc up front. Ohio State](https://www.sportsline.com/college-football/game-forecast/NCAAF_20221231_OHIOST@UGA/) and just revealed its coveted picks and Peach Bowl 2022 predictions. You can [head to SportsLine now to see all of the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2022-cfp-semifinal-ohio-state-vs-georgia-line-picks-predictions-and-best-bets-for-saturdays-peach-bowl-from-advanced-computer-model/#ttag=12302022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_ncaa_model_PeachBowlCFBplayoffsemis). [Brock Bowers](/college-football/players/26693971/brock-bowers/) has 726 yards (14 per catch) and six TDs, and McIntosh also has 449 receiving yards. [Georgia Bulldogs](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/UGA/georgia-bulldogs/) face the [Ohio State Buckeyes](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/OHIOST/ohio-state-buckeyes/) in the 2022 Peach Bowl in Atlanta. [college football](/college-football/) game 10,000 times.

The Buckeyes won the first-ever College Football Playoff. Here's how many total titles they have in program history.

It was the first time in the brief history of the BCS that the No. In the first year of the College Football Playoff, Ohio State snuck into the CFP after demolishing No. In 1957, the FWAA and UPI picked the Buckeyes and the AP named Auburn the winner. They won the first edition in 2014 when it beat Oregon. In Ohio State's history, the Buckeyes have claimed eight national championships. Ohio State won its first national championship game in 2002, when it beat heavily favored No. There have been nine playoffs and Ohio State has appeared in five of them, including three of the past four. Before the BCS, there was a number of different selecting organizations for NCAA national championships since there was no title game. The decision was an early controversial selection due to Ohio State's loss to unranked Virginia Tech earlier in the year. How many national championships have the Buckeyes won? 1 Georgia, the undefeated, reigning national champions. It has been a disappointing season for Ohio State.

Georgia will be the fifth No. 1 team Ohio State has faced in the postseason. Today we take a look at how the Buckeyes performed in the previous four ...

Alabama was held to a three-and-out for the third time in the half and Ohio State moved the ball 63 yards for a second touchdown in as many possessions. At that point, DeVonta Smith scored two touchdowns within the last five minutes of the half and pushed Alabama's lead to a margin of 35-17. On the Buckeyes’ first possession, Trey Sermon took a handoff and was tackled hard at the line. Ohio State took care of the Ducks and claimed its second national title in 13 years. The next opportunity for Ohio State to face the highest-ranked team in a bowl game came 12 years after the Tempe takedown of Miami. Three straight runs gave the Buckeyes a first down and some breathing room on their own 15-yard line, setting up one of the program's most iconic plays. In the game's opening drive, Urban Meyer's underdogs came out inspired and forced Alabama into a three-and-out. Ohio State needed 11 plays, two fourth-down conversions and a “controversial” pass interference penalty to find the end zone and extend the championship game into double overtime. Hopes of a national title were increased after two game-changing turnovers in the second quarter. On Miami's first offensive snap of the night, Will Smith broke through Miami's offensive line and sacked Ken Dorsey for a three-yard loss. Anthony Davis rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown and Lynn Swan caught six passes for 108 yards and a score in the 42-17 victory. The bruising fullback scored three of his four rushing touchdowns in the second half and set a Rose Bowl record with 24 points.

It's a Georgia Football Gameday! Georgia will take on Ohio State in the Chick-Fil-a Peach Bowl in hopes to earn a spot in the National Title game.

A win for the Bulldogs would punch their ticket to the National Title game in California and would put them one step closer to becoming the first team since the conception of the playoff to repeat National Title victories. The last team to repeat National Titles was the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2011 and 2012. After nearly 28 days, the wait is finally over as the Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes are set to do battle in the Chick-Fil-a Peach Bowl. [be sure to like us on Facebook @BulldogMaven](https://www.facebook.com/BulldogMaven) & follow us on Twitter at [ @DawgsDailyFN](https://twitter.com/DawgsDailyFN) Despite the prestige of these 2 teams, this will be just the 2nd time in history that they face each other. [Start with a 7-day free trial!](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/collegefootball/?irmp=2936331&irad=399332&sharedid=USA-SI-Match-College_Football-Georgia_at_Florida-DS) [Stream on ESPN - HERE](https://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=9123e4b9-28f4-4808-8721-fbe6ffde0d8a)

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State returns to the College Football Playoff with a semifinal matchup vs. defending national champion Georgia on Saturday in the ...

Tackles: Ohio State: Tommy Eichenberg, 112 tackles. Georgia: Stetson Bennett IV, 269-395 (68.1%), 3,425 yards, 20 TDs, 6 INTs. Stroud, 235-355 (66.2%), 3,340 yards, 37 TDs, 6 INTs. The Buckeyes now must go into Atlanta and face defending national champion Georgia in a de facto home game for the Bulldogs. Ohioans can also take advantage of pre-launch offers at [BetMGM Ohio](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/betmgm/) and [FanDuel Ohio](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/fanduel/) now. Georgia Peach Bowl preview matchup: RG Matt Jones vs. [Ohio State football vs. Georgia: ‘Me vs. [The moment Ohio State’s Tommy Eichenberg wants and should get vs. [Watch the trailer for Ohio State football’s game vs. Georgia won the lone meeting back in 1993, 21-14, at the Citrus Bowl. xid:fr1672437146869fia) (free trial); and [Sling TV](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2Fpm%2Fhomepage&xcust=xid:fr1671248940963aif

ATLANTA — Ohio State is not apologizing for its place in the CFP, and the Buckeyes are every bit as confident of victory as No. 1-ranked Georgia.

Last season the Buckeyes were 59th in total defense and 43rd in yards allowed per play. [Ohio State Scout: What Buckeyes must do to beat Georgia](https://www.dawgnation.com/sec-championship/ohio-state-ryan-day-scout/XQEFCQLEBRHPBHMK6M7ERESEPU/) [Ohio State Scout: Comparing C.J. “We know the last month has hurt, it has, but it has motivated our team,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said on ESPN College GameDay. “We know the talent we have on this team, offense, defense and special teams.” 2 behind Alabama but one spot ahead of the Bulldogs. We get it.” Stroud to Justin Fields in Ohio State offense](https://www.dawgnation.com/sec-championship/ohio-state-cj-stroud-justin-fields/44MMVARAMJEZZLQXAO6ZEERVWU/) [Ohio State Scout: OSU arrives with ‘second chance at life’](https://www.dawgnation.com/sec-championship/ohio-state-scout-second-chance/C22RCM336ZBALAXIW4QZ76J75E/) [Ohio State Scout: Buckeyes coordinator expects ‘fist fight with every play’](https://www.dawgnation.com/sec-championship/ohio-state-georgia-cfp-semifinal/EWXSVIZ6PZDSVEZDEV536SUVUI/) [Ohio State Scout: What to make of this Buckeyes defense](https://www.dawgnation.com/sec-championship/ohio-state-defense/5CHWAQCYJRCC7IKQZO54OV4QYY/) [NextKendall Milton tops 3 Georgia X-Factors in playoff run, will return …](https://www.dawgnation.com/sec-championship/kendall-milton-mykel-williams-ladd-mcconkey/KZ3NYSJIURDEPOWZGXIBCDZZOM/) [Leave a Comment](#vanilla-comments) [Forum homepage](https://forum.dawgnation.com/)on DawgNation and look for “register” on the right side. In their backyard going down here, it’s just going to be a hard game. “I think we have confidence in one another,” Harrison Jr. on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ohio State actually started the season ranked ahead of this Georgia team, ranked No.

ATLANTA -- What does it take to be Number 1?That was the question the hip hop rapper Nelly raised in his hit single #1.With a berth in the College Football ...

(CFB Playoff national championship): Alabama (1) 52, Ohio State (3) 24 – Powerful Alabama got out to a 35-17 halftime lead and rolled on to the national championship. [Ezekiel Elliott](//247sports.com/Player/Ezekiel-Elliott-15623) carried 20 times for 230 yards and two touchdowns, including an 85-yarder in the fourth quarter to help cinch it. The defense was led by LB [Matt Wilhelm](//247sports.com/Player/Matt-Wilhelm-74378) (10 tackles) and DBs [Mike Doss](//247sports.com/Player/Mike-Doss-74302) and [Dustin Fox](//247sports.com/Player/Dustin-Fox-50840) (one interception each). [Mark Sanchez](//247sports.com/Player/Mark-Sanchez-25223) threw four touchdown passes and RB [Joe McKnight](//247sports.com/Player/Joe-McKnight-24437) rushed for 105 yards on 12 carries for the Trojans. 22, 1997, at Ann Arbor, Mich.: Michigan (1) 20, Ohio State (4) 14 – Ohio State was 10-1 and playing for a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Fiesta Bowl): Ohio State (2) 31, Miami (Fla.) (1) 24, 2 OT – This was one of the greatest college football games ever played as OSU, a 13-point underdog, upset defending national champion Miami in double overtime. The Wolverines beat Washington State in the Rose Bowl to earn a share of the national championship (along with Nebraska) that season. 29, 1994, at State College, Pa.: Penn State (1) 63, Ohio State (21) 14 – Would you believe Penn State fell out of the top spot after a 49-point win? (Rose Bowl): USC (1) 42, Ohio State (3) 17 – OSU had won the Big Ten and was 9-1 heading into the Rose Bowl against top-ranked USC. [Chuck Long](//247sports.com/Coach/Chuck-Long-408) and the top-ranked Hawkeyes. 12, 1968, at Columbus: Ohio State (4) 13, Purdue (1) 0 – This remains one of the most famous games in the near 100-year history of Ohio Stadium. 6, 1951, at Columbus: Michigan State (1) 24, Ohio State (7) 20 – Michigan State rallied from down 10 points in the fourth quarter to steal the win.

No. 1 Georgia (13-0) is facing No. 4 Ohio State (11-1) in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl 30 years after their one and only meeting: a 21-14 Bulldogs win over ...

The Bulldogs opened with a 49-3 rout of Oregon and romped again in the conference title game. (Left) Kirk Herbstreit #4, Quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes throws the ball downfield during the NCAA Florida Citrus Bowl college football bowl game against the University of Georgia Bulldogs on January 2, 1993 at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando. 'I think you felt a sense of not just Ohio State against Georgia, but the Big Ten against the SEC and who had bragging rights was a big deal back in those days,' Herbstreit said on an ESPN teleconference earlier in the week. 'It was a good win for the Dawgs,' recalled Will Muschamp, Georgia's co-defensive coordinator who played in that game for his alma mater. (Right) Randall Godfrey of the Georgia Bulldogs moves against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Citrus Bowl Fortunately for the Bulldogs, they had a quarterback (Eric Zeier) who could throw the ball, too. It was a smash-mouth game that featured Georgia's Garrison Hearst and Ohio State's Robert Smith each rushing for more than 100 yards and two TDs. 4 Ohio State (11-1) in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl 10 with a 39.2-point average. Stroud — and plenty of firepower. One player who didn't go on to become an NFL star was Buckeyes quarterback Kirk Herbstreit, who instead became one of college football's most popular announcers. [Ohio State](/sport/college-football/article-11523099/ESPNs-Todd-McShay-slammed-Ohio-State-star-Jaxon-Smith-Njigbas-family-injury-report.html)'s football teams have been both around for at least 130 years.

Lakers star LeBron James is a big Ohio State fan and will attend the Peach Bowl along with assistant coach Chris Jent. A look at why the Buckeyes mean so ...

“Do whatever it takes to represent scarlet and gray. “The fans. Obviously, it’s going to be a tough one,” he said. The fact that Ohio State fans are so passionate anyways, the fact that someone like that who didn’t go to the school embraces the university. “It’s going to be fun. His oldest son, Bronny, seems destined to get a taste of the pageantry of big-time college sports should he choose to play basketball in college next season. “How could you not want to go out and just run through a wall?” James said of what it feels like to hear it. 23 and James’ name on the back. “… All the time,” James told The Times about playing college football or basketball. Later in the night, he’d make more history — “Every time I go to an Ohio State game, a football game or a basketball game or any of those games where it’s just super-jam packed, super excitement.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James discussed his college sports dream as Ohio State prepares to battle Georgia in the College Football Playoff.

Regardless, there is no denying the fact that LeBron is one of the best players ever. It is difficult to deny the passion around college sports, particularly college football and basketball. All the time,” James told The LA Times about playing college football or basketball.

The 2022 College Football Playoff continues when the undefeated, No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs look to make another title game as take on the No.

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ATLANTA — At long last, game day is finally here for the Bulldogs as they will take on Ohio State later tonight in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta.

The Bulldogs are the defending champions, after beating Michigan and Alabama in the 2021-22 College Football Playoff. The Bulldogs understand why they are expected to win the game and are not ducking those expectations. It was much easier for us this year because we had so many players leave, and we had a hungrier young team.” This will be the Bulldogs’ third game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as Georgia also beat Oregon 49-3 earlier this season. A number of analysts across multiple outlets have shared their thoughts on the game, with many pointing to Georgia’s Jalen Carter being a significant reason as to why. [Georgia football-Ohio State game time, TV channel, how to watch online, odds for College Football Playoff game (Dec.

The Bulldogs and Buckeyes will square off with a berth for the national championship on the line.

[TreVeyon Henderson](/college-football/players/26699547/treveyon-henderson/) won't play due to a foot injury and wide receiver [Jaxon Smith-Njigba](/college-football/players/3162959/jaxon-smith-njigba/) will be off to the [NFL](/nfl/) next season after dealing with a hamstring injury all year. and [Emeka Egbuka](/college-football/players/26696165/emeka-egbuka/). I'll grab the points in case Ohio State falls short, but this will be a four-quarter classic. [Georgia](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/UGA/georgia-bulldogs/) is looking to complete its run toward becoming the first back-to-back national champion since Alabama in 2011-12, and as that journey hits the homestretch in the [College Football](/college-football/) Playoff semifinals, a formidable foe stands in its way in the form of No. The Buckeyes have two receivers who have topped the 1,000-yard mark with [Marvin Harrison Jr](/college-football/players/26701883/marvin-harrison-jr/). Can he can take advantage of a Georgia defense that is comparable to what what the Wolverines had to offer?

The Buckeyes are 2-0 in College Football Playoff games played on a field with turf-colored end zones.

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The Ohio State football team is taking on Georgia today. It is going to be one of the most bet on games of the entire college football season.

Hopefully, the Buckeyes can win this game so that Ohio residents have a chance to bet on them in the National Championship Game. If the Buckeyes are going to win the game, I think they lead early. I think that’s something that can definitely happen, although he had a rough finish to the regular season. [I think the Buckeyes cover that six points](https://scarletandgame.com/2022/12/30/ohio-state-football-official-prediction-for-the-peach-bowl/), so take a look at that. It is going to be one of the most bet on games of the entire college football season. The Buckeyes have been underdogs since this game was announced.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State heads into Saturday's Peach Bowl and College Football Playoff semifinal game vs. Georgia as an underdog against the reigning ...

Ohioans can also take advantage of pre-launch offers at [BetMGM Ohio](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/betmgm/) and [FanDuel Ohio](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/fanduel/) now. Buckeye Talk](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/12/ohio-state-georgia-game-preview-and-picks-can-the-buckeyes-upset-the-bulldogs-in-the-college-football-playoff-buckeye-talk.html) [What is Ohio State football running back Miyan Williams’ status for the Peach Bowl against Georgia?](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/12/what-is-ohio-state-football-running-back-miyan-williams-status-for-the-peach-bowl-against-georgia.html) [DraftKings Ohio Sportsbook](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/draftkings/), in-state bettors can start betting on Jan. Georgia score predictions: Can Buckeyes’ best beat Bulldogs?](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/12/ohio-state-football-vs-georgia-score-predictions-can-buckeyes-best-beat-bulldogs.html) [Ohio State vs. He was the only panelist to pick Ohio State as Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee both predicted that Georgia will win. Not many prognosticators think that the Buckeyes will pull off the win.

Get ready for the final College Football Playoff semifinal. It's No. 1 Georgia against No. 4 Ohio State, with both the Bulldogs and the Buckeyes looking to ...

No. 1 and No. It's No. 1 Georgia and Ohio State have met just once in the two storied programs' histories. Georgia and Ohio State were ranked No. The Bulldogs are 4-2 all-time in the game, with an average margin of victory of 3.25 points and an average margin of defeat of 4.0 points. 1 Georgia against No. Live updates: No. When Georgia and Ohio State meet in the Peach Bowl, it will be only the second time the two storied programs have played on the gridiron. Meanwhile, Ohio State lost in its last outing and enters the game 11-1. [ NCAA Digital's Stan Becton](www.twitter.com/stan_becton) checked out Georgia and Ohio State's practices and caught up with some players from both teams during media day.

The Bulldogs and Buckeyes face off Saturday in a College Football Playoff semifinal. Check out the best stuff from around the game.

[#CFAPeachBowl] [pic.twitter.com/xMYDMkEsLR] [December 31, 2022] [#CFAPeachBowl] [pic.twitter.com/jiIRxlM57X] [December 31, 2022] Stroud](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4432577/cj-stroud), who threw for 37 scores this season, is the first player in Big Ten to throw for 30 or more touchdowns in back-to-back seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Information. [USC Trojans](/college-football/team/_/id/30/usc-trojans)' loss in the Pac-12 title game, Ohio State snuck back into the playoff. None of the previous five repeated as national champs, but four of the five did reach the title game. The Bulldogs are the sixth reigning national champions to make the College Football Playoff the following year.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Ohio State vs. Georgia on Saturday. Follow for complete results from the 2022 College ...

Ohio State scoring play: Stroud rolls out to his right and directs Harrison in the end zone before firing a 31-yard strike to get the Buckeyes on the board. Stroud hits Emeka Egbuka for a 13-yard gain to the Georgia 34. Harrison carves up the Georgia defense on a catch-and-run up to the Georgia 16 and a hit knocked the ball out. 8:06 p.m.: The winner of Georgia-Ohio State will face No. 8:42 p.m.: Brock Bowers finally gets involved in the offense, catching a 17-yard pass up to Ohio State's 18. 8:53 p.m.: Williams powers through for four yards to pick up the first down on the next play. Miyan Williams then takes the next handoff for two yards to set up a third-and-1. Ohio State scoring play: Williams powers through a lot of contact to get into the end zone and give Ohio State the lead back with 12:30 remaining in the half. 9:10 p.m.: Bennett throws a strike right to Chambers for the first turnover of the game. Buckeyes up to the Georgia 2. 9:45 p.m.: On a third-and-6, Bennett hits Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint on a deep crosser, and he takes it 28 yards to the Ohio State 35. Ohio State scoring play: Unbelievable play by Stroud as he escapes pressure, scrambles to the right and fires a perfect throw to the end zone to Harrison.

The Big Ten's Ohio State Buckeyes play SEC champion Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the 2022 Peach Bowl in Atlanta.

[Kirk Herbstreit](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/12/03/osu-football-firmly-back-in-college-football-playoff-herbstreit-gameday/69698142007/), a f [ormer Ohio State quarterback](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/11/26/kirk-herbstreit-record-vs-michigan-football-as-ohio-state-quarterback/69677364007/), and sideline reporters Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge will call the No. [4.5-point spread](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/12/31/ohio-state-football-vs-georgia-spread-narrows-ahead-of-peach-bowl-2022/69768941007/) against the No. [Ohio State](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/12/30/college-football-playoff-semifinal-ohio-state-georgia-crowd/69761317007/), which has won 11 of its 12 games during 2022, is 5-6-1 against the spread this season and 9-3 on the over/under. at the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. But after an upset by Utah, whom Ohio State beat a year ago in the Rose Bowl, [over USC in the Pac-12 championship game,](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/12/03/ohio-state-gets-new-life-for-cfp-with-usc-loss-to-utah/69695711007/) the Buckeyes were back in the picture. With honorary captains Mike Doss (Ohio State) and Champ Bailey (Georgia) accompanying each team's captains to midfield, Georgia won the toss and deferred to the second half. But the margin is getting slimmer. Stroud threw a first-down pass to Marvin Harrison on the opening offensive play for the Buckeyes, but after that, things stalled for coach Ryan Day's crew. Harrison fumbled at the end of that play, but the ball went out of bounds. Georgia's Stetson Bennett has tied up the Peach Bowl with a 3-yard run, the 12th rushing touchdown of his career. Stroud has thrown four touchdown passes against Georgia, the latest a 10-yard toss to Emeka Egbuka. [What channel is the Michigan game on vs.

Tight end Gee Scott Jr. is listed as a game-time decision. All players listed as unavailable, though, were already known to be dealing with long-term injuries ...

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The College Football Playoffs are finally here, with No. 1 Georgia taking on No. 4 Ohio State in a semifinal at the Peach Bowl. Here are the top plays!

Stroud is still writing his Ohio State legacy](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/cj-stroud-ohio-state-legacy-peach-bowl-vs-georgia) [NFL size, Olympic speed: Meet a most unique recruit](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/michigan-among-suitors-for-nyckoles-harbor-college-football-track-recruit) [Bowl games 2022: Schedule, picks, results for all 43 games](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/college-football-bowl-games-2022-schedule-for-all-43-games) [Kenny McIntosh](https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/kenny-mcintosh-player) lined up as a receiver and caught a screen pass, which he took 25 yards to the house. [Alabama](https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/alabama-crimson-tide-team) in 2011-12 to win consecutive national titles. Ohio State can reach the national title game for the third time, even though the Buckeyes didn’t play for the [Big Ten](https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/big-ten) championship. The Georgia star tripped up at the 10-yard line, confusing even Chris Fowler who already said he scored a touchdown. Battling an ankle injury, Williams pounded the ball in for a 1-yard score to give the Buckeyes the lead back. However, in his first play back, Bennett underthrew a wide receiver and was picked off by [College Football Playoff](https://www.foxsports.com/college-football) semifinals are finally here, with the Peach Bowl wrapping things up Saturday evening with a matchup between No. The Buckeyes got away with one when Harrison made some moves to get the YAC, but got the ball punched out of his arm while he was still running. Georgia](https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/peach-bowl-ohio-state-buckeyes-vs-georgia-bulldogs-dec-31-2022-game-boxscore-37839) 9 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. 4 [Ohio State](https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/ohio-state-buckeyes-team) (11-1).

ATLANTA -- No. 4 Ohio State leads No. 1 Georgia 38-24 after three quarters of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl.

Bennett hit Adonai Mitchell for a 10-yard touchdown with 54 seconds remaining to give Georgia its first lead since the second quarter. 1 Georgia stared defeat in the face for much of the 2022 Peach Bowl before rallying late for a stunning 42-41 win over No. The victory sends the defending champion Bulldogs to the CFP National Championship where they will face No.

Three OSU medical personnel came onto the field to attend to Harrison near the goal post. He eventually sat up and they removed his helmet. He walked with the ...

Ohioans can also take advantage of pre-launch offers at [BetMGM Ohio](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/betmgm/) and [FanDuel Ohio](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/fanduel/) now. [DraftKings Ohio Sportsbook](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/draftkings/), in-state bettors can start betting on Jan. Harrison was instrumental in the Buckeyes building a 28-24 halftime lead. • Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard was originally called for targeting on the play, but upon review, that call did not stand up. Three OSU medical personnel came onto the field to attend to Harrison near the goal post.

Georgia scored in the final minute of the game, and Ohio State missed a field goal in the first minute of 2023.

The ball returned to the Buckeyes, and Stroud used a 24-yard pass to Harrison to move Ohio State into Georgia territory. Mitchell zipped past a defender, cutting toward the middle of the field. Later, Stroud took a snap and Harrison swept — no, surged — across the field and caught a touchdown. The Bulldogs navigated deep into Ohio State territory. The Bulldogs retaliated with a touchdown by way of a quick throw from quarterback Stetson Bennett to Kenny McIntosh, but quickly found themselves down 21-7 early in the second quarter, in part because of their own miscues. Indeed, the Bulldogs, like the Horned Frogs of T.C.U., have much to consider between now and their meeting in California on Jan. Adonai Mitchell had caught a touchdown in the final minute of the Peach Bowl, one of the College Football Playoff’s semifinal showdowns, and Georgia had a lead of one measly point over Ohio State. And it still did not take long for the Buckeyes to conjure chaos. 4 seed that had slid into the playoff after a debacle of a loss to Michigan, at the line of scrimmage and preparing for a field goal to win. The triumph of the comeback ordeal — and it was very much an ordeal for the 79,330 people inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — would belong to Georgia, and Georgia alone. Noah Ruggles swung his right leg, and then the ball swung wide to the left. The perpetual clock showed midnight Eastern time and the start of 2023.

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Ohio State entered Mercedes-Benz Stadium surrounded by fans chanting “ [O-H, I-O](https://twitter.com/LanternSports/status/1609330123290861568?s=20&t=LfgQDtPQlOBbLfEJsYQKcA)” in support of the Buckeyes. The energy surrounding fans of Ohio State have the Buckeyes energized. He led the Buckeyes in receiving yards this season and has provided a boost to the Buckeyes in his breakout first season as a starter. Ohio State’s wide receiver room flashed its ability as Ohio State is began to head back into the locker room. Ohio State has to be keeping an eye on the scoreboard. Ohio State does not seem to be daunted by the frenzy Atlanta crowd who are cheering in droves for the Bulldogs. He has six receptions for 76 yards and a score as of 3:50 in the third quarter. It’s a bit of a surprise given third-year running back Miyan Williams, who missed practice Wednesday, was said to be ready to go by head coach Ryan Day earlier in the week. Shades of the 2014 CFP? And TCU is able to find an answer. 1 Georgia (13-0, 8-0 Southeastern Conference) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the Peach Bowl. The Bulldogs weren’t phased, however.

Georgia and Ohio State each lost their starting tight end early in the CFP semifinal on Saturday, with the Bulldogs' Darnell Washington leaving with an ...

After his injury Saturday, he was replaced on the next series by true freshman The Bulldogs use two-tight end sets 59% of the time, third-most in the FBS. [Brock Bowers](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4432665/brock-bowers) at the position.

Darnell Washington for Georgia and Cade Stover for Ohio State are both dealing with injuries during the College Football Playoff Peach Bowl semifinal game.

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At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, a last ditch field goal to win the game sailed wide left and Georgia took down Ohio State by a single point in ...

[Bookmark](https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq) [Top 25 Rankings](https://www.si.com/college-football/rankings) Score: Georgia 42, Ohio State 41 Score: Ohio State 38, Georgia 35 Score: Ohio State 38, Georgia 24 Score: Ohio State 35, Georgia 24 1 Georgia defeated No. Score: Ohio State 28, Georgia 24 Score: Ohio State 21, Georgia 7 Bennett was sacked for the first time since Oct. Score: Ohio State 14, Georgia 7 Score: Ohio State 7, Georgia 7

The Georgia Bulldogs have advanced to the College Football Playoff Championship after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 42-41 in the second semifinal ...

The Horned Frogs, who began the season outside the Top 25, defeated the previously unbeaten Michigan Wolverines 51-45 in the highest scoring Fiesta Bowl ever. 3 Texas Christian University’s Horned Frogs came into the first semifinal game as underdogs and pulled off a major upset, delivering a thrilling 51-45 win against No. Ohio State used that time to drive the ball into field goal range, setting up a 50-yard attempt for kicker Noah Ruggles.

Just as the clock struck midnight, the Buckeyes' season ended when Noah Ruggles missed a 50-yard field goal in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the ...

“I was told that it was not targeting, that he didn't take a shot to the head,” Day said. Other than a stretch in the third quarter when the Buckeyes allowed only 15 yards in 11 snaps, they had few answers to stop Georgia. “That's probably what hurts the most,” Day said. Xavier Johnson caught a 37-yard touchdown pass, capped by a nifty spin move, to put Ohio State back ahead. Bullard was initially called for targeting, which would have given the Buckeyes first-and-goal and the possibility of taking a three-possession advantage. But it couldn't stop the Bulldogs. His loss was sorely felt in the fourth quarter. Thanks to Stroud, the Buckeyes twice took two-touchdown leads. “I just tried to leave it all on the line,” Stroud said. Just as was the case then, the game turned on several plays that went against the Buckeyes. But I told the guys I'm proud of the way they played. I'm proud of the way they competed.”

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart got a $250000 bonus for winning the Peach Bowl Saturday night in Atlanta. He'll receive another $250000 Monday, ...

It contributed to the Bulldogs’ lack of a pass rush for large chunks of the game. He was a no-show until the end, but that’s when the Bulldogs needed him the most. He was thinking ahead to his Bulldogs trying to win it all against a TCU team that survived Michigan earlier in the day during another semifinal game of the College Football Playoff (CFP). First, LSU threw for more than 500 yards against Georgia during the SEC championship game, and then Stroud combined with Marvin Harrison Jr. In addition, Georgia’s all-everything defensive lineman Jalen Carter spent much of the game as if he needed an oxygen mask. As for the latter, with an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 Not only that, but only Alabama (7) and Clemson (6) have appeared in more CFP games than Ohio State (5). If that happens, Georgia handles TCU in the semifinals without the hint of drama and highly motivated Ohio State dumps Michigan after getting smashed by the Wolverines at home during the regular-season finale. He completed 23 of 34 passes for 348 yards and four touchdowns, and he rushed for 34 yards. Ohio State probably deserved to win the game, but we never quit. In other words, Atlanta’s chamber of commerce loved this matchup. “He’s got to play within our system in order for us to be successful.

Alas, Coach Kirby Smart and his band of Bulldogs found a way out, becoming the first team in College Football Playoff history to come from two touchdowns down ...

“To say that losing Marv didn’t have an impact on the game, it absolutely did,” Day said. “I thought that game was done three times,” former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. “It came down to one play.” “We gave up too many big plays, but you can’t flinch, you have to keep swinging.” “But to get a concussion and not get hit in the head, I’d have to see the replay. The Buckeyes, led by All-American C.J.

Harrison, who made five catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns in the contest, did not return to the game after needing to be helped off the field. Harrison ...

"But to get a concussion and not get hit in the head, I'd have to see the replay. And they said that it happened after he got hit, but I'd have to take a look at the video. Harrison, who made five catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns in the contest, did not return to the game after needing to be helped off the field.

3. Ryan Day. Honestly, Day didn't really do much wrong in this game. He led the team remarkably well, and if just one or two more bounces went the Buckeyes' way ...

Yes, he did throw an interception that led directly to an Ohio State touchdown, but Steele Chambers, a linebacker, was the one to make that pick. This was truly a heartbreaker for Ohio State football. Adonai Mitchell’s eventual game-winning touchdown was also rough defense, as he had plenty of space in the corner of the end zone. The Georgia quarterback had a career game on Saturday, throwing for a career-high 398 yards and three touchdowns. However, there have to be some people at fault for blowing a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, some more than others. The previous two entries on this list had some bad moments, but still had solid performances overall. Day didn’t have a bad coaching performance by any means, but the lack of adjustments late in the fourth deserve some criticism. However, there was a moment where the game seemed to unravel. To be abundantly clear, it is not Ruggles’ fault that Ohio State lost this game. The Bulldogs connected on a 76-yard touchdown on the first play after the punt, then put together another quick touchdown drive on their next possession. As much as the loss stung, the Buckeyes played a strong game, especially on offense. Unfortunately for them, the kick hooked badly to the left, ending their national title dreams.

C.J. Stroud was nearly heroic, carrying a banged-up offense on his back and playing the game of his life in a playoff classic. But the Ohio State defense ...

[Dallan Hayden was the breakout star.](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/11/20/ohio-state-football-freshman-dallan-hayden-carries-load-at-maryland/69645980007/) Then he barely played against Michigan while linebacker Chip Trayanum got the carries. Whether he was hit with Bullard's helmet or shoulder, he was a defenseless receiver waiting for a floating pass when his head was clearly the target of a flying Bulldog. A championship team with a 14-point fourth-quarter lead doesn't feel it has to keep winging the ball all over the yard to win. Ohio State went from pass-first to pass-only as the season went on. Day argued with officials and "was told it wasn't targeting because he wasn't hit in the head." [All-purpose player Xavier Johnson](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/09/15/meet-xavier-johnson-the-2022-ohio-state-football-hero-vs-notre-dame/69485469007/) again was a factor, playing running back, receiver and kick returner. So instead of another touchdown, the Buckeyes kicked a field goal to make the score 38-24 with 31 seconds left in the quarter. On the field, officials penalized Georgia's Javon Bullard for targeting and gave the Buckeyes, who were leading 35-24, a first down at the 3. On Saturday, he had six carries for 28 yards and three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown. Ohio State scored 41 points on the supposedly unbeatable defending champs and held a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter when it all came apart. The Buckeyes adjusted well after a terrible first half, then folded in the fourth quarter. The way he attacked this game, I couldn't be any prouder of how he did that."