ATHENS, Ga. — Sony Michel saw daylight, and the game was over.
Michel ran for a 25-yard touchdown on Georgia’s only overtime play, leading the Bulldogs to a 23-17 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday night.
Michel ran straight through the line and scored high-stepping into the end zone as Georgia (8-3) survived the upset bid by Georgia Southern (7-3). Michel had 23 carries for 132 yards. The game came down to his final carry.
“The offensive line won the line of scrimmage,” Michel said. “I saw daylight. … I was untouched. Everything went perfectly.”
Leonard Floyd made two tackles for losses on Georgia Southern’s overtime possession and joined Jordan Jenkins to stop L.