Both Bennett and Stroud finished the 2022 season as Heisman Trophy finalists, finishing behind TCU quarterback Max Duggan and USC quarterback and Heisman winner Caleb Williams.
Ahead of both meeting for the first time in the Peach Bowl, here’s how Stroud’s and Bennett’s stats compare from the 2022 season.
C.J. Stroud (12 games): 3,340 passing yards, 66.2{b037f4174007d005f1ab9cb8d1aafc050eb5d7e8c07298e478acc145e540df6a} completion rate, 37 total touchdowns, six interceptions
Stetson Bennett (13 games): 3,425 passing yards, 67.9{b037f4174007d005f1ab9cb8d1aafc050eb5d7e8c07298e478acc145e540df6a} completion rate, 27 total touchdowns, six interceptions
Ohio State vs. Georgia will see a Pac-12 officiating crew during the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl.
Here’s a look at who will be on the officiating crew Saturday night.
Referee: Chris Coyte
Umpire: Greg Adams
Head lines: Darryl Johnson
Line judge: Dale Keller
Field judge: Steve Currie
Side judge: Jeff Dahle
Back judge: Joe Johnston
Center judge: John Love
Alternates: Steve Strimling
Replay: Jerry Meyerhoff
Communicator: Terry Leyden
Ohio State is still an underdog against Georgia, something it hasn’t been since the 2021 national championship game against Alabama. But the margin is getting slimmer.
The No. 4 Buckeyes are not facing a 4.5-point spread against the No. 1 Bulldogs, according to Tipico Sportsbook, with the money line set at +180.
Ohio State , which has won 11 of its 12 games during 2022, is 5-6-1 against the spread this season and 9-3 on the over/under.
Miyan Williams, Matthew Jones available, Gee Scott Jr. a game-time decision for Ohio State vs. Georgia
Ohio State tight end Gee Scott Jr. is a game-time decision ahead of the Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against Georgia Saturday.
In 12 games this season, Scott has five catches for 28 yards, including two-yard touchdown reception against Michigan State: his first career score.
The Buckeyes also have 11 players listed as unavailable against the Bulldogs: wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba , RB TreVeyon Henderson , WR Kamryn Babb , OL Avery Henry , RB T.C. Caffey, WR Corban Cleveland, LB Mitchell Melton, LB Jalen Pace, RB Evan Pryor, SAF Kourt Williams and LS Bradley Robinson.
Both running back Miyan Williams and offensive lineman Matthew Jones are not listed on the Buckeyes’ injury report.
What time is the Ohio State vs. Georgia game?
Kickoff : 8 p.m., Dec. 31, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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What channel is the Ohio State game on against Georgia in the Peach Bowl?
The Buckeyes will play the Bulldogs on ESPN and it may be the last Ohio State game on the “World Wide Leader” for some time.
The Big Ten signed new television deals with Fox and CBS this summer. However, if Ohio State beats Georgia, the national championship game will also be on ESPN.
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Is Kirk Herbstreit calling the Buckeye game? Yup.
Ohio State football’s College Football Playoff appearance will be called by ESPN’s top college football crew.
Play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler, color commentator Kirk Herbstreit , a former Ohio State quarterback , and sideline reporters Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge will call the No. 4 Buckeyes’ Peach Bowl appearance against No. 1 Georgia Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
Ohio State football radio station, broadcast information
The Ohio State game will be broadcast in Columbus on 97.1 FM and 1460 AM.
Here are the announcers:
Paul Keels (play-by-play)
Jim Lachey (analysis)
Matt Andrews (sideline)
What is the 2022 College Football Playoff schedule?
While the Buckeyes play Georgia at 8 p.m., TCU and Michigan will play at 4 p.m. at the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona.
The winners of the two games will meet at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9.
When is sports betting legal in Ohio? Can you bet on Ohio State vs. Georgia?
When the ball drops and 2023 arrives, sports betting in Ohio will officially be legal. But it’s unclear whether live betting will be available in Ohio if the Buckeyes-Georgia game carries into Jan. 1.
If the Buckeyes win, Ohio State fans can bet on the national championship game.
Ohio State football schedule 2022
Sept. 3: Ohio State 21, Notre Dame 10
Sept. 10: Ohio State 45, Arkansas State 12
Sept. 17: Ohio State 77, Toledo 21
Sept. 24: Ohio State 52, Wisconsin 21
Oct. 1: Ohio State 49, Rutgers 10
Oct. 8: Ohio State 49, Michigan State 20
Oct. 22: Ohio State 54, Iowa 10
Oct. 29: Ohio State 44, Penn State 31
Nov. 5: Ohio State 21, Northwestern 7
Nov. 12: Ohio State 56, Indiana 14
Nov. 19: Ohio State 43, Maryland 30
Nov. 26: Michigan 45, Ohio State 23
Georgia football schedule 2022
Sept. 3: Georgia 49, Oregon 3
Sept. 10: Georgia 33, Samford 0
Sept. 17: Georgia 48, South Carolina 7
Sept. 24: Georgia 39, Kent State 22
Oct. 1: Georgia 26, Missouri 22
Oct. 8: Georgia 42, Auburn 10
Oct. 15: Georgia 55, Vanderbilt 0
Oct. 29: Georgia 42, Florida 20
Nov. 5: Georgia 27, Tennessee 13
Nov. 12: Georgia 45, Mississippi 19
Nov. 19: Georgia 16, Kentucky 6
Nov. 26: Georgia 37, Georgia Tech 14
Dec. 3: Georgia 50, LSU 30
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