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Arian Smith sums up his game-changing touchdown in the most Georgia football way possible

Arian Smith Ohio State vs. Georgia (2022 Peach Bowl Game) Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) during the 2022 Peach Bowl Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Photo by Kayla Renie) (Kayla Renie/Kayla Renie/UGAAA)

ATLANTA — Arian Smith gave Dominick Blaylock a simple look. The redshirt sophomore Georgia wide receiver could tell the Buckeyes were lined up in man coverage and that they were going to press to take away inside leverage.

As the speedy Georgia wide receiver fired out of his stance he saw the safety bite on the play action fake. From there, he knew he was singled up in coverage against Ohio State defensive back Lathan Ransom.

Smith’s 10.18 100-meter speed was then put on display for the whole world to see, as Ransom stumbled in trying to keep up. Smith created 10 yards of separation on the route, giving quarterback Stetson Bennett the easiest 76-yard touchdown he’ll ever throw.

“He made the dude fall. Dude can do things that people can’t do,” Bennett said. “He can run like people can’t run, and he can go get the ball, and I was just -- once I saw him, I think the whole sideline was standing up and saying he’s open. So I just tried to put it on him and let him do the rest.”

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