PHOTOS: Alabama defeats Georgia in Sanford Stadium

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PHOTOS: Alabama defeats Georgia in Sanford Stadium

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide met on Saturday night in a key SEC matchup at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players run on the field before Georgia game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (33) celebrates with teammates after sacking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (11) is not able to complete the catch during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets off a pass during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) reacts after a catch during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Josh McCray (2) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) makes a handoff to Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) gets tackled by Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton (22) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton (22) reacts during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia and Alabama line up at the line of scrimmage during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama fans cheer during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (1) jumps over during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans react after Alabama beat Georgia in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) gets off a pass during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs for a long first down during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs for a long first down during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (33) sacks Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Fireworks go off during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (right) and Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer shake hands after Alabama beat Georgia in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (right) and Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer shake hands after Alabama beat Georgia in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players leave after Alabama beat Georgia in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players leave after Alabama beat Georgia in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart comforts Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) after Alabama beat Georgia in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) waves as he leaves after Alabama beat Georgia in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) runs down the sidelines until he is pushed by Alabama defensive back Domani Jackson (1) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Josh McCray (2) falls past Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) for yardage during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer shouts instructions during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Josh McCray (2) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (33) reacts during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) gets off a pass under pressure from Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (44) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. Alabama won 24-21 over Georgia. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Football fans watch a flyover before Georgia game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Sanford Stadium had a lights display before Georgia game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton (1) makes a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) makes a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) makes a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) scores a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) falls near the endzone during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fan wears a LED bracelet before Georgia game against Alabama in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Football fans cheer before Georgia game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Sanford Stadium had a lights display before Georgia game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs for a first down during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) reacts during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) reacts after a touchdown by Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players run on the field before Georgia game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) reacts during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) prepares to get off a pass during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players and coaching staff arrive during the Dawg Walk to play Alabama in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets a young fan during the Dawg Walk to play Alabama in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players and coaching staff arrive during the Dawg Walk to play Alabama in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer before Georgia game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) scores a two-yard touchdown run during the second quarter against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) runs for 43 yards during the second quarter against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) is tackled by Alabama defensive lineman Edric Hill (94) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) recovers a fumble by Georgia running back Nate Frazier (not pictured) as Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) is shown on the play during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Alabama defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) reacts after scoring a receiving touchdown during the second quarter against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) attempts a pass during the first quarter against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Alabama defensive back Domani Jackson (1) breaks up a pass intended for Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and other players walk onto the field before their game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) attempts a pass against Alabama defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart leads Georgia onto the field before their game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players run on the field before Georgia game against Alabama at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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