Georgia led the game 16-0 at halftime, but two third quarter interceptions by Aaron Murray led to 14 points for the Spartans. Late in the fourth, Murray hit Tavarres King for a 12-yard TD and then a two-point conversion to Brandon Boykin to take a 27-20 lead.
After an interception by Georgia’s Jonathan Jenkins with 3:56 remaining, the Bulldogs managed to gain only six yards plus another 10 on penalties. A Drew Butler punt gave the Spartans the ball at their own 15 with 1:55 remaining.
Michigan State quickly drove 84 yards to the Georgia one-yard line and then scored on their fourth play which sent the game to overtime.
In the first overtime, the Spartans got the ball first but turned it over with an interception on third down. On Georgia’s possession, Murray threw one pass and then, inexplicably, downed the ball at the 25. Blair Walsh missed the 42-yard kick.
The second overtime featured successful field goals by both teams, 47-yards by Walsh and 35-yards by Dan Conroy of MSU.
In the 3rd and final overtime, Conroy’ 28-yard field goal gave Michigan State the 33-30 victory after Walsh’s 47-yard attempt was blocked.
Poor clock management late and questionable overtime decisions by the coaches led to Georgia’s second straight bowl defeat. It is the first time the Dawgs have loss back-to-back bowl games since the 1982-83 seasons.
Aaron Murray finished the game 20-of-32 for 288 yards, two touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Ken Malcome led the Dawgs in rushing with 51 yards, but it was a lackluster effort on the ground overall.
The two bright spots for Georgia were Tavarres King and Brandon Boykin. King caught six passes for a school-record 205 yards and one touchdown. Boykin was everywhere, recording a safety, 92-yard punt return touchdown and a 13-yard touchdown reception.
Georgia finishes the 2011 season 10-4 overall (7-1 SEC).
Related Links:
- Georgia Drops Outback Bowl to MSU in OT 33-30 – GeorgiaDogs.com
- Georgia-Michigan State Box Score – ESPN.com
View Comments (28)
Bobo needs to be fired. Two minutes and he runs up the middle. Looked like the second half of Championship game.
yes i agree
Defense played great, Murray still needs to work on ball security and UGA is in desperate need of depth on the DL, OL and RB position. Future is bright. Go Dawgs.
P.Turner is right. After 15 plays for no gain and to continue to run it up the gut? Thats not persistance it is ignorance! C'Mon Bobo. All American Tight End with no pass attempts was very deceptive too. Fullback on the bench when the QB is under pressure,,, brilliant. What on earth is the solution? With several recruits declaring tomorrow we will look great with this black eye. Way to @#$% the bed on prom night UGA.
Bobo has got to go !!!!
Please FIRE bobo!!!! Why can Rich not see that he needs a great OC. He hired Grantham and look at our defense. Bobo is horrible!!!!!
Was hoping for the SEC sweep of the big televen,tewelve. After watching Richt laughing at Dantonio for reviewing the reception with pass interference call at about 3:30, it was clear Richt is a little boy at coaching. It was a sophisticated call by a much superior coaching staff. The pass was incomplete putting 13 seconds back on the clock and I don't think Richt ever got it. He was laughing like the game was already over. Michigan State gets to run for the tying score with 14 seconds left as opposed to 1. The overtime could have gone either way. Spartans always appeared at an advantage with coaching leadership.
You could see the dogs were really lost as was the coach. What a fool..the guy is a classless ass.
Classless? You think this guy is classless? That shows you are an ignorant moron who has nothing better to do than criticize a man he knows nothing about on the internet. Watch this video and see if you think he is classless. http://vimeo.com/4731615
Bobo is just awful. Can't think of an OC who does less with the talent he has -- can you?
The dawgs are no doubt a great team and i am and always will be a die hard fan. with that said, ole boy is right, fire bobo because the only reason we are 10-4 right now is because our PLAYERS put their damn HEARTS into this season to not end up with another 6-6 season or worse this year. my preseason prediction was 7-5. but ya.. we hired grantham and look at our defense, we should only let him go if our defense starts performing like bobos offense ! why doesnt richt just go back to calling the plays like he did when he first got to UGA !? if he doesnt want to do that then yes, we need a new OC. if we had someone better the dawgs woulda finished 12-2 this season cuz south carolina and boise state wouldnt have beaten us and there is no doubt in my mind about that. but.. GO DAWGS ! gonna open a can of WOOF ASS next season - at least 9 wins !
p.s. mizzou aint ready ;)
Bobo will be the death of us
he needs to come down from the booth and coach stop being so damn consevative