Stetson Bennett Cries after Winning It For His Home State of Georgia

I’m not crying, Stetson Bennett is.

Georgia beat Alabama and the Bulldogs finally slayed the dragon when it mattered most in the National Championship game.

Georgia QB Stetson Bennett who was born and raised in Georgia couldn’t believe it after the defense secured the victory for his Bulldogs.

Stetson was in tears.

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Stetson Bennett emotional after UGA takes the late lead pic.twitter.com/6pssdBFnYk

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 11, 2022

Stetson Bennett crying tears of Joy on the sidelines pic.twitter.com/qdZEECOrc3

— gifdsports (@gifdsports) January 11, 2022

Stetson Bennett crying happy tears after taking down Saban @UnnecRoughness pic.twitter.com/sCitiwlRp3

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 11, 2022

I will admit I did not expect to get emotional at Stetson Bennett ugly crying on the sideline, but tonight is a night of new things pic.twitter.com/sa8KoyzUlG

— Neal Holman (@NealHolman) January 11, 2022

After the game, Bennett spoke about how his dream to play for Georgia since he was 3 years old and what it means for him now that it’s come true

"I just love everything about this place and I wanted to win a national championship here."

Stetson Bennett did it for Georgia 🍑🙌 pic.twitter.com/LZEd1TC0aP

— ESPN (@espn) January 11, 2022

Bennett threw for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns, he also did not throw an interception in the Championship win over the Tide.

Now, Bennett and his teammates will be forever legends in Athens, winning the school’s first national championship since 1980.

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