The Georgia Bulldogs’ reign as back-to-back national champions is over. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Washington Huskies 34-13 in the national championship in a game that left Georgia fans frustrated.
The national championship was fairly sloppy. Both teams struggled to convert third downs (Washington and Michigan went a combined 3 for 24). The game featured 10 punts, but opened up in the fourth quarter as Michigan finally gained some separation.
Ultimately, Michigan won thanks to a robust effort with 303 yards on the ground. The Wolverines played sound defense on a great Washington passing attack and capitalized on the Huskies’ errors. Michigan deserves a lot of credit because winning a national championship isn’t easy.
However, numerous Georgia players, coaches, fans, and members of the media were left thinking what it could’ve been for the Bulldogs.
728 days as back-to-back champions
728 consecutive days of pure bliss and joy that can never be expressed using the appropriate string of words.
No longer “reigning” Champs but still Back-to-Back Champs forever. Savor the quest for another, Georgia fans. August 31st will be here soon. #BeatClemson #GoDawgs🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/8NFFyAuuTF
— Logan Booker (@LoganMBooker) January 9, 2024
UGA fans roasts the selection committee
These nursing home residents ranked Georgia 6th. pic.twitter.com/L2qVC4h5r4
— Lance (@SportsGuyLance) January 9, 2024
Former Georgia defensive end Davin Bellamy
this National Championship game not it!
— DB (@DavinBellamy17) January 9, 2024
Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard
smh.
— Javon Bullard ♛ (@cravejaaye) January 9, 2024
Hey, there were more punts this year!
Brett Thorson gonna transfer to Michigan or Washington isn’t he 😔
— UGA Savage Pads (@savagepads) January 9, 2024
Some rough run defense from Washington
Kirby watching the Washington defense. pic.twitter.com/hwH1Nnxynt
— Nate 🐶🏈 (@NateDawgUga) January 9, 2024
Big Ten is not fun to watch
We can never let the Big 10 play in a national championship again
— matt (@MattWaters9) January 9, 2024
Will Michigan's title be vacated?
So when is this win getting Vacated?
— UGA United (@UGAUnited) January 9, 2024
UGA would crush Washington
Four best teams my ass.
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) January 9, 2024
Georgia tight ends coach
Man…🤦🏻♂️
— Todd Hartley (@coach_thartley) January 9, 2024
Could have been Georgia's year
Love the butterfly effect theory, especially in CFB.
What if Auburn rushes more than 2 on 4th and 31?
Bama loses Iron Bowl, out of CFB Playoff contention, Georgia wins SEC.
1) UGA
2) Mich
3) Wash
4) FSUUGA vs Michigan title game would have been a blast.
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) January 9, 2024
