JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The coaches on the Georgia sideline were hardly recognizable, but Bulldogs fans were familiar with the result.
Georgia's conservative offense allowed Penn State to hang around, and its defense was unable to stop a Nittany Lions offense directed by a backup quarterback. It took a Penn State failed Hail Mary attempt for Georgia to seal an uninspiring 24-17 win in the TaxSlayer Bowl.
The Bulldogs led 24-7 at the start of the fourth quarter.
Bryan McClendon served as interim coach on a one-game basis following Mark Richt’s firing and the departure of other assistants.