Elijah Holyfield had always been the guy in waiting for Georgia. He had been the third or fourth option in a loaded backfield throughout his career, so the chances for the formerly touted running back to make a highlight play were slim.
On Saturday, Holyfield found his hole. One so wide he might’ve been able to make it from Sanford Stadium’s 27-yard line to Macon.
Holyfield saw the opening up the middle and the only obstacle was Middle Tennessee safety Gregory Grate, who made the tackle at the 7-yard line after a 66-yard run from the Bulldogs’ junior running back.