Total Yards
Alabama399
Georgia364
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Georgia at Alabama
Jan 11, 2022 • Completed • Neutral Site
CFP National Championship pres. by AT&T
Season 2021PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Georgia
SEC
Final Score
33 - 18
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Alabama
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Alabama369
Georgia224
Rushing Yards
Alabama30
Georgia140
Turnovers
Alabama2
Georgia1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature20°F
Wind11 mph NW
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Alabama vs Georgia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Alabama31:31
Georgia28:29
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Georgia beats Alabama 33-18
Georgia defeated Alabama 33-18 in Week 1 of the 2021 postseason slate, finishing with a 364-399 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia set the terms early in a game that finished 33-18. Will Reichard 37 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Georgia's box score carried the story: 364 total yards, 140 rushing yards, and 224 passing yards. Alabama finished with 399 total yards, including 30 on the ground and 369 through the air.
Georgia converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Georgia led 6-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Podlesny 49 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Will Reichard 37 Yd Field Goal (Alabama led 3-0 over Georgia).
Field Goal Good
Jack Podlesny 49 Yd Field Goal (Georgia led 6-9 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Will Reichard 37 Yd Field Goal (Alabama led 9-3 over Georgia).
Field Goal Good
Jack Podlesny 24 Yd Field Goal (Georgia led 3-3 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Will Reichard 45 Yd Field Goal (Alabama led 6-3 over Georgia).
Rushing Touchdown
Zamir White 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia led 13-9 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-18
Georgia defeated Alabama.
Total yards
364-399
Georgia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
140
Georgia averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
224
Georgia averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Georgia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-20
Alabama's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 399 | 364 |
| Passing Yards | 369 | 224 |
| Rushing Yards | 30 | 140 |
| First Downs | 22 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-20 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-57 | 10-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 35-57 | 17-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 31:31 | 28:29 |