No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Oklahoma in Rose Bowl
The Associated Press - January 2, 2018 9:43 am
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) – Sony Michel burst through the line for a 27-yard touchdown run to give No. 3 Georgia a 54-48 victory against No. 2 Oklahoma, winning the first overtime Rose Bowl and sending the Bulldogs to the College Football Playoff championship game.
Michel, who had a fumble in the fourth quarter returned for a go-ahead Oklahoma touchdown, ran for 181 yards and three touchdowns. The first overtime Rose Bowl was also the highest-scoring.
Georgia will face Alabama for the title.
