Georgia running back Nick Chubb (27) gets past Georgia Tech defensive back Demond Smith (12) for a touchdown with blocking from teammate Michael Bennett (82) during their game on Nov. 29, 2014, in Athens, Ga.ATHENS, Ga. – Never has the 1-yard line been so dangerous.
Georgia freshman tailbacks Nick Chubb and Sony Michel each suffered a first-half fumble at Georgia Tech’s 1-yard line during Saturday’s eventual 30-24 overtime loss to the Yellow Jackets. The Jackets lost a third-quarter fumble when Georgia defensive back Damian Swann stripped quarterback Justin Thomas and raced 99 yards for a touchdown that gave the Bulldogs a 14-7 lead.
“Both teams have been pretty good all season at not turning the ball over,” Chubb said. “Football is a crazy game.”
Thomas also fumbled with 2:41 left in regulation when he lost control after a pump fake, giving the Bulldogs possession at their 31-yard line.
Georgia opened the game with a 10-play, 75-yard drive that culminated with a 1-yard Chubb touchdown run. Chubb ripped off a 65-yard run to Georgia Tech’s 1 on Georgia’s third possession but fumbled two plays later, giving the Yellow Jackets possession at their 3.