Chambliss, Carneiro lift Ole Miss past Georgia 39-34 and into CFP semifinals
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Key Points:
- Mississippi, ranked No. 6, defeated No. 3 Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl quarterfinal, with Trinidad Chambliss passing for 362 yards and two touchdowns and Lucas Carneiro kicking the game-winning field goal with 6 seconds left.
- Ole Miss was awarded a safety on the final kickoff after Georgia's return team attempted a lateral that hit the pylon, and Georgia's last-ditch multi-lateral play failed to score.
- Both teams showed resilience with key fourth-down conversions and big plays under pressure, including Chambliss avoiding sacks and Stockton enduring heavy hits while leading Georgia's comeback.
- Ole Miss outgained Georgia 473-343 yards, with notable performances from Harrison Wallace III
