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2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl
CFP New Year's Six
85th Sugar Bowl
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, hosted the Sugar Bowl.
Texas LonghornsGeorgia Bulldogs
(9–4)(11–2)
Big 12SEC
2821
Head coach: 
Tom Herman		Head coach: 
Kirby Smart
APCoachesCFP
141415
APCoachesCFP
665
1234Total
Texas10100828
Georgia0701421
DateJanuary 1, 2019
Season2018
StadiumMercedes-Benz Superdome
LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana
MVPSam Ehlinger (QB, Texas)[1]
FavoriteGeorgia by 11[2]
National anthemRobin Barnes
RefereeMike Mothershed (Pac-12)
Attendance71,449[3]
PayoutUS$40 million to each team[4]
United States TV coverage
NetworkESPN and ESPN Radio
AnnouncersESPN: Sean McDonough (play-by-play)
Todd Blackledge (analyst)
Holly Rowe (sideline)
ESPN Radio: Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, Ian Fitzsimmons
Nielsen ratings7.3 (13.30 million viewers)
International TV coverage
NetworkESPN Deportes
AnnouncersRoberto Abramowitz, Jerry Olaya
Sugar Bowl
 ← 2018  2020 → 

The 2019 Sugar Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 2019.[5] It was the 85th edition of the Sugar Bowl, and one of the 2018–19 bowl games concluding the 2018 FBS football season. Sponsored by the Allstate insurance company, the game was officially known as the Allstate Sugar Bowl. About an hour before the game Texas live mascot, Bevo attacked Georgia's mascot, Uga.

Teams

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The Sugar Bowl matches the champions of the Big 12 Conference and Southeastern Conference (SEC), unless a champion team is selected for the College Football Playoff, in which case another team from the same conference is invited.[6] Per that criterion, a matchup of Texas and Georgia was announced on December 2.[7] The two programs had previously met four times, with Texas having won three times (including the 1949 Orange Bowl) and Georgia winning once (the 1984 Cotton Bowl Classic).[8]

Texas Longhorns

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Main article: 2018 Texas Longhorns football team

Texas lost the 2018 Big 12 Championship Game to Oklahoma, then became the Big 12 representative in the Sugar Bowl when Oklahoma was selected for the College Football Playoff.[7] Texas entered the bowl with a 9–4 record (7–2 in conference).

Georgia Bulldogs

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Main article: 2018 Georgia Bulldogs football team

Georgia lost the 2018 SEC Championship Game to Alabama, then became the SEC representative in the Sugar Bowl when Alabama was selected for the College Football Playoff.[7] Georgia entered the bowl with an 11–2 record (7–1 in conference).

Game summary

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Texas defeated a heavily favored Georgia team, 28–21. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger was named the game MVP.[9]

Scoring summary

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Scoring summary
QuarterTimeDriveTeamScoring informationScore
PlaysYardsTOPTEXUGA
110:3510754:25TEXSam Ehlinger 2-yard touchdown run, Cameron Dicker kick good70
16:05461:29TEX37-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker100
214:533120:59TEXSam Ehlinger 9-yard touchdown run, Cameron Dicker kick good170
29:0312755:50UGABrian Herrien 17-yard touchdown reception from Jake Fromm, Rodrigo Blankenship kick good177
24:3711624:26TEX30-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker207
411:4914705:37TEXSam Ehlinger 1-yard touchdown run, 2-point pass good287
410:256671:15UGAMecole Hardman 3-yard touchdown reception from Jake Fromm, Rodrigo Blankenship kick good2814
40:145720:56UGAD'Andre Swift 5-yard touchdown reception from Jake Fromm, Rodrigo Blankenship kick good2821
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.2821

Statistics

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1234Total
No. 15 Longhorns10100828
No. 5 Bulldogs0701421
StatisticsTEXUGA
First downs2020
Plays–yards77–35564–284
Rushes–yards49–17830–72
Passing yards177212
Passing: comp–att–int20–28–020–34–1
Time of possession35:0025:00
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TexasPassingSam Ehlinger19/27, 169 yds
RushingTre Watson18 car, 91 yds
ReceivingLil'Jordan Humphrey7 rec, 67 yds
GeorgiaPassingJake Fromm20/34, 202 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingElijah Holyfield12 car, 62 yds
ReceivingRiley Ridley5 rec, 61 yds

References

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  1. ^ @JeffBarker_ (January 1, 2019). "Some new hardware for Sam Ehlinger. Sugar Bowl MVP" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2019 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Fawkes, Ben (December 10, 2018). "Odds for every 2018-19 CFB bowl game". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  3. ^ @ChuckCarltonDMN (January 1, 2019). "Sugar Bowl attendance announced as 71,449" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2019 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Dosh, Kristi (January 1, 2018). "How College Football Playoff's Payouts Compare With BCS's: A Conference-By-Conference Breakdown". Forbes. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  5. ^ "2018-19 College Football Playoff and bowl schedule". ESPN. May 2, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  6. ^ "College Football Update". allstatesugarbowl.org. November 26, 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Howe, Jeff (December 2, 2018). "Georgia officially announced as Sugar Bowl opponent for Texas". 247sports.com.
  8. ^ "Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Bulldogs football series games history list". winsipedia.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  9. ^ "Is Texas really back as a national contender after 10-win season and Sugar Bowl win?". star-telegram. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2019_Sugar_Bowl&oldid=1285611982"

    2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl
    CFP New Year's Six
    85th Sugar Bowl
    The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, hosted the Sugar Bowl.
    Texas LonghornsGeorgia Bulldogs
    (9–4)(11–2)
    Big 12SEC
    2821
    Head coach: 
    Tom Herman    		Head coach: 
    Kirby Smart
    APCoachesCFP
    141415
    APCoachesCFP
    665
    1234Total
    Texas10100828
    Georgia0701421
    DateJanuary 1, 2019
    Season2018
    StadiumMercedes-Benz Superdome
    LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana
    MVPSam Ehlinger (QB, Texas)[1]
    FavoriteGeorgia by 11[2]
    National anthemRobin Barnes
    RefereeMike Mothershed (Pac-12)
    Attendance71,449[3]
    PayoutUS$40 million to each team[4]
    United States TV coverage
    NetworkESPN and ESPN Radio
    AnnouncersESPN: Sean McDonough (play-by-play)
    Todd Blackledge (analyst)
    Holly Rowe (sideline)
    ESPN Radio: Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, Ian Fitzsimmons
    Nielsen ratings7.3 (13.30 million viewers)
    International TV coverage
    NetworkESPN Deportes
    AnnouncersRoberto Abramowitz, Jerry Olaya
    Sugar Bowl
     ← 2018  2020 → 

    The 2019 Sugar Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 2019.[5] It was the 85th edition of the Sugar Bowl, and one of the 2018–19 bowl games concluding the 2018 FBS football season. Sponsored by the Allstate insurance company, the game was officially known as the Allstate Sugar Bowl. About an hour before the game Texas live mascot, Bevo attacked Georgia's mascot, Uga.

    Teams

    The Sugar Bowl matches the champions of the Big 12 Conference and Southeastern Conference (SEC), unless a champion team is selected for the College Football Playoff, in which case another team from the same conference is invited.[6] Per that criterion, a matchup of Texas and Georgia was announced on December 2.[7] The two programs had previously met four times, with Texas having won three times (including the 1949 Orange Bowl) and Georgia winning once (the 1984 Cotton Bowl Classic).[8]

    Texas Longhorns

    Texas lost the 2018 Big 12 Championship Game to Oklahoma, then became the Big 12 representative in the Sugar Bowl when Oklahoma was selected for the College Football Playoff.[7] Texas entered the bowl with a 9–4 record (7–2 in conference).

    Georgia Bulldogs

    Georgia lost the 2018 SEC Championship Game to Alabama, then became the SEC representative in the Sugar Bowl when Alabama was selected for the College Football Playoff.[7] Georgia entered the bowl with an 11–2 record (7–1 in conference).

    Game summary

    Texas defeated a heavily favored Georgia team, 28–21. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger was named the game MVP.[9]

    Scoring summary

    Scoring summary
    QuarterTimeDriveTeamScoring informationScore
    PlaysYardsTOPTEXUGA
    110:3510754:25TEXSam Ehlinger 2-yard touchdown run, Cameron Dicker kick good70
    16:05461:29TEX37-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker100
    214:533120:59TEXSam Ehlinger 9-yard touchdown run, Cameron Dicker kick good170
    29:0312755:50UGABrian Herrien 17-yard touchdown reception from Jake Fromm, Rodrigo Blankenship kick good177
    24:3711624:26TEX30-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker207
    411:4914705:37TEXSam Ehlinger 1-yard touchdown run, 2-point pass good287
    410:256671:15UGAMecole Hardman 3-yard touchdown reception from Jake Fromm, Rodrigo Blankenship kick good2814
    40:145720:56UGAD'Andre Swift 5-yard touchdown reception from Jake Fromm, Rodrigo Blankenship kick good2821
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.2821

    Statistics

    1234Total
    No. 15 Longhorns10100828
    No. 5 Bulldogs0701421
    StatisticsTEXUGA
    First downs2020
    Plays–yards77–35564–284
    Rushes–yards49–17830–72
    Passing yards177212
    Passing: comp–att–int20–28–020–34–1
    Time of possession35:0025:00
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    TexasPassingSam Ehlinger19/27, 169 yds
    RushingTre Watson18 car, 91 yds
    ReceivingLil'Jordan Humphrey7 rec, 67 yds
    GeorgiaPassingJake Fromm20/34, 202 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
    RushingElijah Holyfield12 car, 62 yds
    ReceivingRiley Ridley5 rec, 61 yds

    References

    1. ^ @JeffBarker_ (January 1, 2019). "Some new hardware for Sam Ehlinger. Sugar Bowl MVP" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2019 – via Twitter.
    2. ^ Fawkes, Ben (December 10, 2018). "Odds for every 2018-19 CFB bowl game". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
    3. ^ @ChuckCarltonDMN (January 1, 2019). "Sugar Bowl attendance announced as 71,449" (Tweet). Retrieved January 1, 2019 – via Twitter.
    4. ^ Dosh, Kristi (January 1, 2018). "How College Football Playoff's Payouts Compare With BCS's: A Conference-By-Conference Breakdown". Forbes. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
    5. ^ "2018-19 College Football Playoff and bowl schedule". ESPN. May 2, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
    6. ^ "College Football Update". allstatesugarbowl.org. November 26, 2018.
    7. ^ a b c Howe, Jeff (December 2, 2018). "Georgia officially announced as Sugar Bowl opponent for Texas". 247sports.com.
    8. ^ "Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Bulldogs football series games history list". winsipedia.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
    9. ^ "Is Texas really back as a national contender after 10-win season and Sugar Bowl win?". star-telegram. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2019_Sugar_Bowl&oldid=1285611982"