It took Georgia more than 60 minutes to avoid being upset – and they also needed more than seven overtime periods.

Finally, when all was said and done, Georgia cruised to a 44-42 victory in eight overtimes over its in-state rival Georgia Tech.

It was the second-most overtimes in FBS history, one fewer than LSU and Penn State in 2021.

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Jalon Walker #11 and Malaki Starks #24 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrate a big stop during a game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. ((Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images))

Georgia trailed 17-0 at halftime and was down by two touchdowns with just under five minutes left in regulation. But after scoring a touchdown, they recovered a fumble and then scored another touchdown to force overtime.

Nothing worked for either team as passes were incomplete and runs were stopped. The new overtime rules require teams to take turns attempting two-point attempts starting in the third overtime.

But finally, in the eighth overtime, Nate Frazier, after stopping the Yellow Jackets, ran into the end zone, completing the instant classic.

Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs plays in the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. ((Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images))

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Georgia improved to 10-2 on the season; After already clinching a spot in the SEC title game last week, this win all but secured them a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff. Even a loss in this contest probably won’t be enough to knock out the Bulldogs.

It was also the 31st straight home win for Georgia, which hasn’t lost three games in a season since the 2018 season – although its third loss this year came in the Sugar Bowl. They haven’t lost three games before bowl games since 2016.

Head coaches Kirby Smart and Brent Key shared a long hug at the end of the game.

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart watches the game action during the Friday night college football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on November 29, 2024 at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. ((Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images))

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Carson Beck was 28 of 43 for 297 yards and five touchdowns as the Bulldogs now await the winner of the Texas-Texas A&M game, the return of an old rivalry, to face their opponent in the SEC title game.

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