Ole Miss Stuns Georgia with Last-Second Field Goal in Sugar Bowl Thriller
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Ole Miss Stuns Georgia with Last-Second Field Goal in Sugar Bowl Thriller

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Felix Utomi
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In a heart-stopping Sugar Bowl quarterfinal, Ole Miss defeated Georgia with a last-second field goal, securing a thrilling 39-34 victory and advancing to the Fiesta Bowl.

In a pulse-pounding Sugar Bowl quarterfinal showdown, Ole Miss snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a breathtaking 47-yard field goal by Lucas Carneiro that secured a dramatic 39-34 win over Georgia with just six seconds remaining.

The Rebels' stunning comeback hinged on quarterback Trinidad Chambliss's remarkable second-half performance, where he transformed seemingly doomed plays into game-changing moments. Chambliss completed 30 of 46 passes for 362 yards, displaying extraordinary improvisation skills that kept Georgia's defense off-balance throughout the critical fourth quarter.

With the win, Ole Miss punched their ticket to the Fiesta Bowl, where they will face No. 10 Miami on January 8th for a chance to advance to the national championship game on January 19th. The victory also marks the program's second College Football Playoff win under new head coach Pete Golding, who took over after Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU.

The game's final moments were a rollercoaster of drama. After Georgia's Peyton Woodring tied the game with a short field goal, Chambliss found wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling in man coverage on a crucial third-down play, setting up Carneiro's heroic kick.

Adding to the excitement, a lateral play on the ensuing kickoff resulted in a safety when the ball hit an end zone pylon, ultimately extending Ole Miss's margin to five points. A subsequent replay review confirmed the game's final second, while Georgia's last-ditch lateral attempt failed to produce any miraculous comeback.

Chambliss's most pivotal moment came when he helped the Rebels take a 27-24 lead with a touchdown run by Kewan Lacy, rescuing plays that seemed destined for failure and showcasing the resilience that would ultimately define Ole Miss's unforgettable Sugar Bowl triumph.

Based on reporting by Yahoo Sports

This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.

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