Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key leaves the field after losing to UGA after eight overtimes. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
In an instant classic and arguably the game of the year, UGA squeaked by Georgia Tech 44-42 after eight (no, that's not a typo) overtime periods.
Why it matters: Despite a two-loss season, UGA controls its own destiny when it comes to the College Football Playoff.
What's next: A win Saturday against Texas in the SEC Championship would guarantee UGA a top four seed and a first round bye in this year's 12-team format.
Georgia beat the Longhorns 30-15 in Austin earlier this year in a game that turned ugly toward the end as fans threw trash on the field after a controversial call by referees.
Even with a loss, UGA is likely to get in the playoff. But as a three-loss team they could lose their chance to host a first-round game.
Tune in: The SEC title game is Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is at 4pm on ABC.
The final CFP ranking will be released Sunday, Dec. 8 starting at noon.
The other side: As for Georgia Tech ... just a heartbreaking loss to end an otherwise exciting season that saw them pull off two major upsets.
Now they wait to see what bowl they'll be playing in.
