INDIANAPOLIS — Stetson Bennett is not the champion most Georgia fans wanted. He's certainly not the one they expected.
Entering the 2021 season, the former walk-on quarterback had already taken his shot—and it didn't go particularly well. One year earlier, Bennett started five games but faded out of the lineup after miserable days in losses to Alabama and Florida.
In his place, USC transfer JT Daniels put together a stellar four-game stretch to close the season and spark this year's championship hype. The short-lived Bennett era seemed finished.
Fast-forward to September 2021, and a couple of injuries put Daniels on the shelf.