Georgia vs. TCU highlights from the College Football Playoff national championship game
The Georgia Bulldogs are the back-to-back college football national champions after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 on Monday night. They are the ninth team to win consecutive titles in the major poll age and scored the most points in a national championship game.
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett was 18-of-25 for 304 yards with six touchdowns (four passing, two rushing). He exited the game early in the fourth quarter after tying Joe Burrow's record for most scores in a national title game during the BCS and College Football Playoff eras.
For TCU, Max Duggan went 14-of-22 for 152 yards with a rushing touchdown and two picks. Both interceptions were by Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard, who also recovered a fumble.
DOMINATION: Georgia dominates TCU from start to finish to repeat national title
The Bulldogs drew first blood when Bennett ran in a 21-yard touchdown. They went up 10-0 before TCU struck back with their only score of the game.
Here are the highlights from Georgia's victory over TCU for the College Football Playoff national championship.
Stetson Bennett runs in 21-yard touchdown
Bennett faked a handoff to running back Daijun Edwards then ran all the way down the field for a 21-yard touchdown.
THE MAILMAN DELIVERS FOR GEORGIA ⚡️#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/aBDfL4l66r
— ESPN (@espn) January 10, 2023
Georgia's Javon Bullard recovers fumble
TCU wide receiver Derius Davis was running downfield when Christopher Smith attempted to tackle him from behind. Despite not taking him down, Smith swatted Davis' arm, causing the ball to pop loose. His Bulldogs' teammate Javon Bullard landed on the ball, and Georgia took possession at the TCU 33.
FUMBLE!
Georgia gets the early takeaway 😱 #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/zU98USEAMo— ESPN (@espn) January 10, 2023
Max Duggan finds Derius Davis for 60 yards
With Georgia up 10-0, TCU quarterback Max Duggan stepped up and threw a laser 60 yards downfield to a wide open Davis.
Derius Davis had him lost 🗺 pic.twitter.com/vBcrWhsSff
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 10, 2023
Busted coverage and Max Duggan finds Derius Davis for a 60-yard gain 🏈pic.twitter.com/NQTFZ7XDji
— 247Sports (@247Sports) January 10, 2023
Max Duggan punches in 2-yard touchdown
Before letting Georgia get too far ahead, Duggan rallied his troops downfield. On third-and-one from the Bulldogs' two-yard line, the quarterback rushed around left end to get the Horned Frogs on the board.
MAX DUGGAN AND TCU WITH THE RESPONSE 🐸#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/3iX41dH69f
— ESPN (@espn) January 10, 2023
Stetson Bennett connects with Ladd McConkey for 37-yard touchdown
Georgia reasserted its lead in the first quarter when Bennett connected with Ladd McConkey for a 37-yard score.
STETSON BENNETT WITH A 37-YD TD STRIKE‼️#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/gOQXwJ0WNE
— ESPN (@espn) January 10, 2023
Stetson Bennett rushes in 6-yard touchdown
Bennett scored his third touchdown of the day. In the second quarter, he ran it in from six yards.
GEORGIA’S OFFENSE KEEPS ON ROLLING 😤
The Bulldogs have scored on their first four drives #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/SNMBAWQ1QF— ESPN (@espn) January 10, 2023
Javon Bullard intercepts Max Duggan
Javon Bullard continued his dominance as he intercepted Duggan in the second quarter. The TCU quarterback overthrew Quentin Johnston deep downfield. Bullard was in perfect position to make the pick and give Georgia possession.
DUGGAN PICKED OFF DEEP! 😱#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/rTI980SQaq
— ESPN (@espn) January 10, 2023
Kendall Milton rushes for 1-yard score
Georgia running back Kendall Milton punched in a one-yard score late in the second quarter.
Kendall Milton punches it in 💪
TCU is now facing its biggest deficit of the season 🏈pic.twitter.com/izVY83LrZ6— 247Sports (@247Sports) January 10, 2023
Adonai Mitchell makes one-handed catch for 22-yard touchdown
To put a stamp on the end of the first half, Bennett scored his fourth touchdown of the game. He found wide receiver Adonai Mitchell downfield where the sophomore leaped in front of TCU defender Josh Newton to snatch the one-handed catch in the front right corner of the end zone.
WHAT A CATCH BY ADONAI MITCHELL 😱
Georgia is DOMINATING❗️pic.twitter.com/RN5vwvrMzO— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 10, 2023
This angle is TOUGH 🔥 @GeorgiaFootball #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/4QRYyQpjnU
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 10, 2023
Brock Bowers scores 22-yard touchdown
Bennett found his right-hand-man Brock Bowers on a 22-yard touchdown pass to open scoring in the second half. The tight end leaped up against TCU's Abe Camara and secured the catch as he fell into the end zone.
Brock Bowers is so good🤧
pic.twitter.com/ypemhdmuOK— PFF College (@PFF_College) January 10, 2023
Stetson Bennett ties record with sixth touchdown
Bennett reconnected with McConkey for a second touchdown of the night. This time, it was for a 14-yard score. It was Bennett's sixth touchdown, which tied Joe Burrow's record for most in a national championship game.
Georgia's route continues as Ladd McConkey gets his 2nd TD of the night!#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/JXKJ6n0jY0
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 10, 2023
Stetson Bennett's curtain call comes in fourth quarter
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart determined that Bennett's game was done early in the fourth quarter. The quarterback walked off the field with a smile on his face as he dapped up his teammates.
Stetson Bennett gets his curtain call with 13 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter
What a career👏
pic.twitter.com/SmfDGvZAf5— PFF College (@PFF_College) January 10, 2023
Georgia's second-team offense scores rushing touchdown
After Bennett's night was done, the Bulldogs offense kept the touchdowns coming. Branson Robinson punched in a 1-yard touchdown a play after he powered for a 12-yard rush.
This #NationalChampionship game is just wild. pic.twitter.com/SaE4y7IUzy
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 10, 2023
WHAT A TANK BRANSON ROBINSON IS 😤 pic.twitter.com/rjVrJmbtDS
— 215szn (@215szn) January 10, 2023
Branson Robinson scores second touchdown to put Georgia over 60
Robinson scored in back-to-back drives for the Bulldogs, giving them 60 points for the first time this season. On this touchdown, he thundered forward for a 19-yard rush one play after TCU turned the ball over on downs.
— pickett’s pool (@PickettsPool) January 10, 2023
Stetson Bennett celebrates with a cigar
Bennett was named the offensive MVP of the game and celebrated his undefeated season with a cigar.
Smoking on that frog pack 🐸 @GeorgiaFootball #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/fmixJXcUvw
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 10, 2023
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Georgia-TCU highlights from College Football Playoff championship game