Georgia came into the Sugar Bowl riding high.
After a season building on a strong one the year before, this team had its detractors as some of its most notable contributors in recent years had moved on to the NFL.
Even still, the Bulldogs defied those outside doubts.
After being on the conference’s biggest stage and raising national eyebrows, the team got its opportunity at coronation with a Sugar Bowl invite.
On paper, Georgia had the edge going in, but one had to wonder if the team mentally ended its season following the SEC title game.