Total Yards
Georgia365
Alabama371
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Alabama at Georgia
Jan 9, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY AT&T
Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Alabama
SEC
Final Score
26 - 23
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Passing Yards
Georgia232
Alabama187
Rushing Yards
Georgia133
Alabama184
Turnovers
Georgia2
Alabama1
Game Conditions
Temperature37°F
Wind5 mph E
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Georgia vs Alabama box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Georgia33:43
Alabama26:17
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Alabama edges Georgia 26-23
Alabama defeated Georgia 26-23 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 371-365 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 26-23. Mecole Hardman 1 Yd Run (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 0} left in the quarter 2, giving Georgia the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 371 total yards, 184 rushing yards, and 187 passing yards. Georgia finished with 365 total yards, including 133 on the ground and 232 through the air.
Alabama converted 3-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Alabama led 0-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Andy Pappanastos 43 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Mecole Hardman 1 Yd Run (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick) (Georgia led 13-0 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Rodrigo Blankenship 27 Yd Field Goal (Georgia led 6-0 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Rodrigo Blankenship 41 Yd Field Goal (Georgia led 3-0 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Henry Ruggs III 6 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Andy Pappanastos Kick) (Alabama led 7-13 over Georgia).
Passing Touchdown
Mecole Hardman 80 Yd pass from Jake Fromm (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick) (Georgia led 20-7 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Andy Pappanastos 43 Yd Field Goal (Alabama led 10-20 over Georgia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
26-23
Alabama defeated Georgia.
Total yards
371-365
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
184
Alabama averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
187
Alabama averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-14
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-19
Georgia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 365 | 371 |
| Passing Yards | 232 | 187 |
| Rushing Yards | 133 | 184 |
| First Downs | 22 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-19 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 6-41 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-32 | 17-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 33:43 | 26:17 |