Winning a national title is the most prominent goal for Georgia at the moment and they know better than anyone recently how much a title does for a program. However, the Sugar Bowl itself has major implications for the future of Georgia's program.

Trevor Etienne’s last play was a big one — a 4-yard touchdown run that lifted Georgia to a 22-19 overtime victory against Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game.

Georgia's defense has been inconsistent this season, so it will be important for the unit to bring its best against the Irish.