The Georgia Bulldogs came into the Sugar Bowl optimistic. Despite massive flaws that caused several games to be close down the stretch, the Bulldogs won the SEC championship to secure a first-round bye.

Before the Tennessee Vols took on the Georgia Bulldogs in November, fans and analysts thought that UT's defensive line would have its way with UGA's struggling offensive line. Instead, the opposite was true.

The Georgia Bulldogs entered the Sugar Bowl seemingly refreshed after a bye. Despite the struggles against weaker competition many times over the year, Georgia earned a first round bye thanks to winning the SEC championship against Texas.