[3] Michigan State entered the game with a 10–3 record as the Big Ten's Legends Division champion.
[3] The Bulldogs scored first when Brandon Boykin tackled Keshawn Martin in the end zone for a safety.
[1][4][5] The Spartans finally got on board in the 3rd quarter on an 8-yard Le'Veon Bell touchdown run to cut the deficit 16–8 after a two-point conversion.
MSU closed the gap even further when Darqueze Dennard intercepted Aaron Murray 38 yards for a touchdown.
[1][4][5] Taking advantage of an interception, Georgia extended their lead 19–14 in the 4th quarter on a 32-yard field goal from Blair Walsh.
The Spartans took the lead on a 7-yard touchdown pass to Keith Nichol to make it 20–19 after a failed two-point conversion.
UGA's Blair Walsh, however, missed a game winning 42-yard field, forcing a 2nd overtime period.
[1][4][5] Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin was named game MVP for scoring on offense, defense and special teams.