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Georgia standouts share why 2022 win over Oregon was crucial: ‘We had a lot to prove’

Broderick Jones (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia offensive lineman Broderick Jones (59) during a game against Samford on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia won a lot of games in blowout fashion last season. Just two teams played Georgia within single digits. By comparison, the Bulldogs won 10 games by at least 20 points.

But of those many blowouts, one game stands out above the rest. While yes, winning 65-7 in the national championship game was a sweet moment for many Bulldogs, it was the season-opening win over Oregon that showed Georgia what it was really capable of.

“It was the first game of the season,” offensive tackle Broderick Jones said at the NFL combine. “We had a lot to prove, losing 15 people. We came out with a chip on our shoulders and just tried to play to the best of our ability. I think we proved that.”

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