Ohio State Triumphs In Cotton Bowl Semifinal: Final Score And Highlights

On December 31, 2022, the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, the defending national champions, with a thrilling final score of 42-41 in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The game was a hard-fought battle that featured several lead changes and came down to the final play.

A Triumphant Victory for the Buckeyes

The Buckeyes entered the game as underdogs, but they quickly proved that they were up to the challenge. They took an early lead and never trailed in the game. Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 349 yards and four touchdowns, while running back TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 117 yards and one touchdown. The defense also played a key role in the victory, forcing two turnovers and holding Georgia's high-powered offense to just 41 points.

A Heartbreaking Loss for the Bulldogs

The Bulldogs were looking to reach their second consecutive national championship game, but their hopes were dashed by the Buckeyes. Quarterback Stetson Bennett threw for 398 yards and three touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions. Running back Kenny McIntosh rushed for 143 yards and one touchdown, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Buckeyes' offense.

Key Moments in the Game

There were several key moments in the game that helped the Buckeyes pull out the victory.

• In the first quarter, Stroud threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. to give the Buckeyes an early 7-0 lead.
• In the second quarter, the Bulldogs tied the game at 7-7 on a 1-yard touchdown run by McIntosh.
• In the third quarter, Stroud threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Emeka Egbuka to give the Buckeyes a 14-7 lead.
• In the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs took a 28-21 lead on a 10-yard touchdown run by Adonai Mitchell.
• The Buckeyes regained the lead on a 4-yard touchdown run by Henderson.
• The Bulldogs tied the game at 35-35 on a 1-yard touchdown run by Bennett.
• The Buckeyes took the lead for good on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Stroud to Harrison Jr.
• The Bulldogs had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Bennett's pass was intercepted by Lathan Ransom.

The Buckeyes' Path to the National Championship

With the victory, the Buckeyes advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, where they will face the TCU Horned Frogs. The game will be played on January 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Conclusion

The Ohio State Buckeyes' 42-41 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff Semifinal was a thrilling and hard-fought battle. The Buckeyes were able to overcome a halftime deficit and pull out the victory thanks to a strong performance from their offense and defense. The victory sets up a mouthwatering matchup between the Buckeyes and the TCU Horned Frogs in the National Championship Game.

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