Left Out Of Playoff, Georgia Looks To Avoid Sugar Letdown

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December 18th, 2018

Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson sits on the field as Alabama players celebrate their win Dec. 1 in the Southeastern Conference championship game. Georgia missed out on the four-team College Football Playoff field after that bitter loss to Alabama, forcing the Bulldogs to settle for the Sugar Bowl as a consolation prize. Coach Kirby Smart acknowledged the challenge of firing up his team for a game that seems to have few ramifications beyond pride.

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A year ago, Georgia was getting ready for the College Football Playoff.

Now, it feels like the Bulldogs are preparing for the Letdown Bowl.

Georgia missed out on the four-team playoff field after another bitter loss to Alabama, forcing it to settle for the Sugar Bowl as a consolation prize.

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