No one expected Georgia Tech to come Sanford Stadium and outplay Georgia. That's what the Yellow Jackets did for the better part of three quarters. However, the Bulldogs won the fourth quarter, which set them up to win overtime, though it took them awhile.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates with his teammates after scoring touchdown during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. / Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Some of the best teams in the country faced upset scares in Week 12 but only further solidified their standing in the college football rankings with their ability to endure the late-season pressure and avoid taking a costly loss.