It was one of the biggest moments in Georgia football history. Players were celebrating. Fans were delirious.
But Bennett Vest had a job to do.
Yes, for all intents and purposes, the game was over when Ohio State kicker Noah Ruggles missed a 50-yard field goal attempt with only eight seconds remaining in the 2022 College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl.
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But the game wasn’t actually over.
So Vest, situated on the Ohio State sideline, weaved through the maze of dejected Buckeyes and completed his final task: delivering the game ball to the official. Moments later, quarterback Stetson Bennett took one final snap to send Georgia to the national championship game.
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