Notre Dame QB Battle Will Be College Football's Biggest Storyline of 2015
- 9 years ago
Not since Herschel Walker plowed through opposing teams’ defenses has Georgia seen a performance like it did Tuesday night.
Despite the loss of its starting quarterback to injury late in the second quarter, No. 13 Georgia literally ran away from No. 20 Louisville for a 37-14 victory in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium.
Bulldogs freshman Nick Chubb carried most of the workload and set a Georgia postseason and Belk Bowl record with 266 yards rushing on 33 carries. He scored two touchdowns.
Chubb’s 266 yards were the second-most in Georgia history behind Walker, who ran for 283 yards in 1980 against Vanderbilt.
“Nick did a beautiful job, obviously, but he couldn’t do it by himself. He showed everyone in the country once again that he’s a very talented young man,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said.
“He kind of minds his own business and goes about his business in a very positive way.”
Chubb, a 5-foot-11, 228-pound tailback from Cedartown, Ga., was named winner of the game’s Jerry Richardson Most Valuable Player award. His 82-yard gain in the third quarter also set a Belk Bowl record for longest rushing play.
“I’ve done a lot in high school but this is a whole different level,” he said. “This is great momentum for this team and for everyone coming back next year. It’s been a great season.”
With the win by Georgia (10-3), the SEC is 4-1 in bowls so far this season.
Despite the loss of its starting quarterback to injury late in the second quarter, No. 13 Georgia literally ran away from No. 20 Louisville for a 37-14 victory in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium.
Bulldogs freshman Nick Chubb carried most of the workload and set a Georgia postseason and Belk Bowl record with 266 yards rushing on 33 carries. He scored two touchdowns.
Chubb’s 266 yards were the second-most in Georgia history behind Walker, who ran for 283 yards in 1980 against Vanderbilt.
“Nick did a beautiful job, obviously, but he couldn’t do it by himself. He showed everyone in the country once again that he’s a very talented young man,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said.
“He kind of minds his own business and goes about his business in a very positive way.”
Chubb, a 5-foot-11, 228-pound tailback from Cedartown, Ga., was named winner of the game’s Jerry Richardson Most Valuable Player award. His 82-yard gain in the third quarter also set a Belk Bowl record for longest rushing play.
“I’ve done a lot in high school but this is a whole different level,” he said. “This is great momentum for this team and for everyone coming back next year. It’s been a great season.”
With the win by Georgia (10-3), the SEC is 4-1 in bowls so far this season.