In a game marred by miscues by both teams, it was Georgia’s Hutson Mason who made the last mistake, ending the Bulldogs’ chances at a near miraculous comeback.

“It was a read-pass option or run-pass option, just key the will linebacker and if he squeezes on the run then I stand up and throw the slant route,” Mason said. “They’re in perfect coverage for that play call, the will squeezed on it and I stood up and ripped the slant and they picked it off.”

That was only the last of several turnovers and mistakes by Georgia. There were two fumbles inside the 5-yard line by the freshmen tailback duo of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel.