Georgia vs. Penn State
Saturday, January 1, 1983, Sugar Bowl Share
No. 2 Penn State beat No. 1 Georgia 27–23. It was their first meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 1–0.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 78,124Referee: Vance Carlson (Big Eight)
MVP Todd BlackledgeWikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 55% to win. Penn State pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Georgia–Penn State gameTied 1–1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2015 | Georgia 24, Penn State 17 | TaxSlayer Bowl |
| 1982 | Penn State 27, Georgia 23 | Sugar Bowl |
Around this game
Georgia
- Next gamevs. UCLASept. 3, 1983
- SeasonGeorgia in 1982
- ProgramGeorgia history and records
Penn State
- Next gamevs. NebraskaAug. 29, 1983
- SeasonPenn State in 1982
- ProgramPenn State history and records