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1981 Sugar Bowl: An oral history of Georgia's win over Notre Dame

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Thirty-seven years ago, Georgia captured its only undisputed national championship. For only the second time in program history, it will meet the team it defeated for its last title — Notre Dame. With the teams set for a top-25 matchup Saturday, the Bulldogs recount how they won the 1981 Sugar Bowl against the Fighting Irish.

At the end of the 1980 regular season, Georgia was the No. 1 team in the country. Having beaten Georgia Tech to finish 11-0, the No. 1 Bulldogs earned a meeting with Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Though the Fighting Irish were ranked No.