Georgia Bulldogs running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel have been named one of the 50 best playmaking duos of all time. In fact, 247Sports ranks Chubb and Michel as the 15th-best duo in college football history.
Chubb and Michel helped turn around the Georgia football program. The duo returned for their senior season in 2017 and helped Georgia win an SEC championship en route to a national title game appearance.
Michel and Chubb both signed in the same class. Both stood out as true freshmen and stayed in Athens for four seasons. Only the legendary Herschel Walker has more career rushing yardage in Georgia history than Chubb or Michel.
“During his time at Georgia, Chubb carried the football 758 times for 4,769 yards and 44 touchdowns. He added 31 catches for 361 yards and four scores,” said Brad Crawford of 247Sports.
“In total, Michel accumulated 590 carries for 3,613 yards and 33 touchdowns,” continued Crawford. “He also had 64 catches for 621 yards and six scores as a receiver.”
We aren’t sure Georgia football would be the national powerhouse that it is today if it weren’t for Chubb and Michel. Chubb and Michel’s return for the 2017 season was a critical moment during the Kirby Smart era and set the table for Georgia’s consistent success in recent seasons.
247Sports ranked Georgia defensive back Champ Bailey and Ron Bailey as the 37th best duo in college football history.