In a banged up running back room, Georgia counted on Nate Frazier and Cash Jones in Georgia’s eight overtime win over Georgia Tech. Frazier and Jones both delivered key plays in overtime with starter Trevor Etienne sidelined due to a ribs injury.
Frazier and Jones both stepped up in the passing and run game to help elevate the Bulldogs in their 44-42 victory.
Cash Jones stepped up in big moments with blocking in the pass game or being the complementary back.
Against Georgia Tech, Jones was a security blanket all night turning those check downs into first downs for the offense. He was Carson Beck’s most reliable receiver all night.
Jones’ biggest reception was the 25-yard wheel route that turned into a touchdown in the second overtime. Jones ended the game with four receptions, team-leading 53 yards, and one touchdown. This marks the sixth game where Jones had more than 20 receiving yards this season.
Nate Frazier was a consistent light when the times were looking dark when the offense could not get anything going.
Frazier has scored a touchdown in all but one game when he touches the football 10 times or more. Frazier ended the Georgia Tech game with 13 touches, 68 yards, and one touchdown.
In overtime the offense went away from Frazier. Frazier finally got his hands on the football in the eighth overtime period. He ended the game when he found a cutback lane and he scored the game-winning two point conversion.
