Georgia DB ejected from Sugar Bowl after controversial hit

The penalty put Ole Miss into Georgia territory with about 20 seconds left. After a couple of incompletions thrown by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, the Rebels were unable to get additional points on the board as they trailed 21-12 at the break.

One silver lining for Georgia was that Thomas’ hit came before halftime, which means that JaCorey would not need to serve any suspension if the Bulldogs advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Had Thomas been flagged for targeting in the second half, he would have had to sit out the first half of Georgia’s next game.