Ole Miss Stuns Georgia with Last-Second Field Goal in Sugar Bowl Thriller
Wow, what a game the Sugar Bowl turned out to be! Ole Miss pulled off an absolute heart-stopper against No. 3 Georgia, winning 39-34 thanks to a 47-yard field goal by Lucas Carneiro with just six seconds left on the clock. This wasn’t just any kick—Carneiro had already made two other long field goals in the game, both over 45 yards, and this final one sealed the Rebels’ incredible comeback.
The game was a rollercoaster from the start. Ole Miss came out firing, with Carneiro opening the scoring on a 55-yard field goal, which actually set a new Sugar Bowl record. Georgia responded with their own touchdowns and field goals, and by halftime, the Bulldogs held a 21-12 lead. The Rebels’ offense had some struggles early on, even missing a chance for a 52-yard field goal as the first half ended. But the story was far from over.
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In the second half, Ole Miss exploded for 25 points. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss delivered an incredible performance, completing 30 of 46 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns. He connected multiple times with Harrison Wallace III, who finished with 156 receiving yards and a touchdown. Running back Kewan Lacy also made his presence felt, rushing for 98 yards and two touchdowns, an improvement from their earlier meeting with Georgia. Every play seemed to have the potential to change the game, and the momentum kept swinging back and forth.
With just under a minute remaining, Georgia had tied the game at 34-34 with a short field goal. It seemed like overtime was inevitable, but the Rebels had other plans. On third down, with under 30 seconds to play, Chambliss found De’Zhaun Stribling in man coverage despite Georgia’s aggressive blitz. That connection put Ole Miss in perfect field goal range, and Carneiro’s 47-yard kick gave the Rebels the lead. As if that wasn’t dramatic enough, Georgia’s ensuing kickoff resulted in a botched lateral that hit the end zone pylon, giving Ole Miss a safety and pushing the final margin to five points.
This win now sends No. 6 Ole Miss to the Fiesta Bowl, where they will face No. 10 Miami on January 8 for a shot at the national championship. It’s also a milestone for coach Pete Golding, who is now 2-0 as a head coach after taking over from Lane Kiffin late in the season.
The game will be remembered not just for the clutch plays and long field goals, but for the way Ole Miss refused to quit, rallying in the second half against a top-ranked team. Fans in New Orleans were treated to a true classic, and the Rebels’ first-ever College Football Playoff run continues, with all the excitement and drama this program has ever dreamed of.
Truly, a Sugar Bowl to remember.
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