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Georgia's Kirby Smart Assigns Blame in CFP Loss to Ole Miss

Georgia's Kirby Smart Assigns Blame in CFP Loss to Ole Miss

Summary

The Georgia Bulldogs lost to Ole Miss in a college football playoff game. Ole Miss made a comeback in the second half, winning 39-34. Georgia's coach, Kirby Smart, acknowledged mistakes in decision-making during the game.

Key Facts

  • Georgia lost to Ole Miss with a final score of 39-34.
  • Ole Miss scored 27 points in the second half, overcoming a halftime deficit.
  • Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss made key throws, and their kicker secured a late field goal.
  • Georgia's coach, Kirby Smart, admitted to several coaching errors during the game.
  • Smart defended some of his aggressive play decisions but noted a crucial error involving a punt team change.
  • The loss knocked Georgia out of the College Football Playoff.
  • Ole Miss coach Pete Golding, new to the team, achieved this win amid recent coaching changes.
  • With Georgia's loss, four coaches in the semifinals have never won a national championship.

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