Georgia Bulldogs football: ten best games of the decade

We take a look back at Georgia’s top ten games of the decade. The Bulldogs football team played in some classic games in the 2010s

2. December 1st, 2012: Alabama 32, Georgia 28

Could Mark Richt finally win the big-game at Georgia? The second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and third-ranked Georgia Bulldogs squared off in an instant classic in the 2012 SEC Championship Game. Freshman Todd Gurley was unstoppable and kept churning out yardage after contact.

The Bulldogs kept battling the Crimson Tide, who couldn’t be stopped in the second half. Eddie Lacy ran for 181 yards on the day and Amari Cooper burned the Dawgs for 128 yards a touchdown with three minutes left. Aaron Murray took Georgia’s offense to the five yard line before Chris Conley was tackled in bounds and time expired. The game had an incredible tension throughout the forth quarter and kept Bulldog fans on the edge of their seats with their hearts beating out their chests.

Georgia’s play of the game was Alec Ogletree’s kick block touchdown return (thirty second mark):

1. January 1st, 2018: Georgia 54, Oklahoma 48

Georgia’s first College Football Playoff game proved to be a success against Baker Mayfield and Oklahoma. Mayfield and the Sooner offense quickly scored 21 on the Dawgs and took a 31-17 lead into the half.

Both teams responded to the other’s explosive plays throughout. There were numerous long touchdowns including six touchdowns over twenty-five yards. Jake Fromm and Georgia tied things up at 45 with a Nick Chubb touchdown to force overtime.

The first overtime was tight, with both teams kicking a field goal. Georgia blocked Oklahoma’s kick in the second period. With no pressure on their offense, Georgia put the hands in the ball of Sony Michel:

With over 100 points and over 1,000 yards combined, the 2018 Rose Bowl is Georgia’s game of the decade. Bulldog fans hope the next decade will be even better.

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