Georgia Gears Up for Orange Bowl Redemption: Georgia safety Javon Bullard is grappling with the unfamiliar feeling of defeat after the Bulldogs fell to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game, ending their unbeaten streak. The final score was 27-24, with Georgia making a late push in the fourth quarter but falling short.
This loss serves as a reminder of the Bulldogs’ previous defeat to Alabama in the 2021 SEC Championship Game. Similar to that game, the recent loss exposed challenges on both offense and defense, along with coaching issues.
Looking ahead, the No. 6-ranked Bulldogs (12-1) aim to bounce back when they face the undefeated No. 5-ranked Florida State team (13-0) in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30. Despite injuries affecting key players like Brock Bowers, Smael Mondon, and Ladd McConkey in the SEC Championship Game, their status for the upcoming bowl remains uncertain.
While some non-CFP teams have players opting out of bowls, Georgia appears to have a committed team, driven by the resilience and dedication of the 2023 team leaders. The outgoing senior class has the opportunity to become the winningest in school history with one more victory.
In addition, Georgia is looking to extend its six-year run of Top 10 finishes, which dates back to the 2017 campaign. They also have a six-game winning streak in bowl games, which included a tough 24-21 victory over Cincinnati in the most recent bowl game.
Azeez Ojulari made the decision to play in non-CFP games, demonstrating the importance of doing so. His strong performancewhich included three sacks and two forced fumblesgreatly increased his draft prospects. The Bulldogs want to play Florida State in the Orange Bowl with this dedication and momentum.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Has Georgia ever been to the Orange Bowl?
Georgia dominated the 90th Capital One Orange Bowl with a 35-point second quarter, securing a record-breaking 63-3 victory over No. 5 Florida State. The game, held at Hard Rock Stadium, was a complete rout in favor of Georgia.
Is Brock Bowers playing in the Orange Bowl?
Just before the game started, it was clear that Bowers, who was expected to be picked in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, would not be playing for the No. 6 Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl against No. 5 Florida State.
How many players opted out for Florida State?
A total of 23 Seminoles have chosen not to participate in the Orange Bowl. Nine players have decided to forego the game in order to enter the NFL draft, while another 14 players have entered the transfer portal.
How does the Orange Bowl work?
Each year, the ACC team will face off against the top-ranked team from the SEC, Big Ten, and Notre Dame, with some rules in place. The champions of the SEC and Big Ten are never considered, and if a team from either conference makes it to the College Football Playoff, the next top team will take their place.