In only the third time in college bowl history the 2012 Outback Bowl went to three overtime periods. In the third extra period, Michigan State pulled ahead of Georgia 33-30. Georgia then attempted a field goal to tie, but the 47-yard attempt was blocked at the line. The Outback Bowl headed into overtime after Michigan State scored a 1-yard touchdown with 0:19 left in the game. The score came from Le'Veon Bell, and capped off an exciting 85-yard, 10-play drive. Be sure to check out all the events of bowl week in our photo gallery.

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Game Summary   -   Box Score

Team	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	OT	OT	OT	Final
Michigan State	0	0	14	13	0	3	3	33
Georgia	2	14	0	11	0	3	0	30

It's not to late to get your 2012 Outback Bowl Souvenir Game Program or other bowl merchandise. Souvenir Game Programs are available directly through the Outback Bowl office programs.

This years program and souvenir T-shirts feature artwork created by Guy Harvey. A portion of the proceeds from each shirt sold will benefit the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. Order your Official Outback Bowl Merchandise online today.

Tampa's Historic District, Ybor City, served as the site of the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Parade and a pep rally on New Year's Eve. The Parade included the Georgia and Michigan State marching bands and cheerleaders. Later Channelside hosted "Light Up Tampa Bay" including live entertainment and a midnight Fireworks Show. Follow the teams each day as they take part in Outback Bowl week activities.

Georgia and Michigan State players joined their fans on beautiful Clearwater Beach Friday afternoon. Both schools’ cheerleaders and marching bands performed right on the beach and the cheerleaders competed in a tug-of-war contest. There were also skydivers and a pie eating contest. Follow the teams each day as they take part in Outback Bowl week activities.

Both teams participated in the DeBartolo Team Luncheon on Thursday then after practice they enjoyed some fun and games at Splitsville at Channelside. The Bulldogs and Spartans were treated to pizza, burgers and chicken tenders before rolling a few frames and mingling with fans. Check out what the teams have been up to in our bowl week photo gallery.

Read what players from Georgia and Michigan State had to say about the upcoming Outback Bowl tilt.

Both teams joined their fans at Busch Gardens Wednesday for an up-close look at wild animals, and some wild rides as well. The theme park has some of the best and largest roller coasters in the world mixed with amazing animal exhibits. Follow the teams each day as they take part in Outback Bowl week activities and check out our bowl week photo gallery.

Read what coaches Mark Dantonio and Mark Richt had to say about their team preparations for the Outback Bowl, the opposition, and their Tampa experience.

Players from the Michigan State and Georgia football teams took time out to visit about 70 children at St Joseph Children’s Hospital today to bring them a little cheer for the holidays. Follow the teams each day throughout the week in our photo gallery.

Georgia and Michigan State players and official parties were treated to a special welcome dinner by Outback Steakhouse Monday night. The teams devoured more than 4,500lbs of food including 750 lbs of wood fired ribeye, 750lbs of chicken, 900 lbs of ribs and 160 bloomin' onions. Gifts were presented to the coaches, Athletic Directors and their spouses. Read the full story. Follow the teams each day throughout the week in our Photo gallery.

You can share your personal bowl experience with other fans by uploading your own photos from game day and bowl week to the Outback Bowl Web Site. You can also check out the Bowls photo gallery section to see pictures from each day of the Bowl events leading up to the game. Send us your best photos today!

Tampa, FL –The Outback Bowl 25th Anniversary game on New Year’s Day generated a 7.1 national TV rating on ABC making the bowl the highest rated college football game on ABC this year and the highest rated non-BCS Bowl in three years. Read the full story.