Brees fired a 21-yard touchdown pass to Vinny Sutherland as Purdue led 19–0 at the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Brees fired a 32-yard touchdown pass to Chris James, and Purdue led 25–0.
Georgia's Terrence Edwards scored on a 74-yard touchdown run cutting the margin to 25–7.
In the fourth quarter, Carter found Randy McMichael for an 8-yard touchdown pass to tie the game, 25–25.
In overtime, Hap Hines kicked a 21-yard field goal as Georgia escaped with a 28–25 victory.