PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Ole Miss in key SEC matchup

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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Ole Miss in key SEC matchup

The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Ole Miss Rebels in an important SEC matchup Saturday at Sanford Stadium.

Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring (right) celebrates with Georgia offensive lineman Henry Peagler after making a field goal during the first half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadiumin Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the first half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) falls into the end zone after scoring a touchdown on Mississippi safety Sage Ryan during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadiumin Athens. It was Luckie's third TD of the game. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (right) celebrates with teammates after his third touchdown Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (second from right) celebrates with teammates after his third touchdown Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (center) runs after a catch during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring (center right) celebrates with quarterback Gunner Stockton after making a field goal during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole reacts during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (right) reacts during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys makes a catch during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys (center) makes a catch during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (center) makes a touchdown catch during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) makes a touchdown catch during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (right) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left, with ball) runs the ball during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi wide receiver Harrison Wallace III (center) is brought down by a group of Georgia defenders during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (top right) shouts instructions during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier makes a catch and runs for touchdown during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (center) runs past Mississippi safety Sage Ryan for a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (center) runs past Mississippi safety Sage Ryan for a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (center left) celebrates with Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell after scoring a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive tackle Xzavier McLeod (center left) reacts during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) drives for yardage during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (center top) leaps over Mississippi safety Kapena Gushiken for yardage during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi cheerleaders react during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans react during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart (right) and Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin shake hands after Georgia beat Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart (right) and Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin shake hands after Georgia beat Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart (right) and Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin shake hands after Georgia beat Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart (center) talks to Mississippi defensive tackle Zxavian Harris (right) after Georgia beat Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia's Lawson Luckie (left) and Peyton Woodring celebrate after Georgia beat Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia players celebrate after Georgia beat Mississippi Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart (center left) kisses his wife, Mary Beth, after Georgia beat Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (center, kneeling) signs an autograph after Georgia beat Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center right) fumbles after he got hit by Mississippi linebacker Suntarine Perkins (left) during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch reacts after a catch during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (center) makes a first-down catch while being defended by Mississippi safety Sage Ryan during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia receiver Dillon Bell (left) makes a first-down catch over Mississippi safety Sage Ryan during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (center) makes a first-down catch over Mississippi safety Sage Ryan during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell celebrates after a catch during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive linemen Jordan Hall (center left) and Josh Horton (center right) celebrate a defensive stop during the fourth quarter Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette reacts after breaking up a pass during the fourth quarter Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (right) breaks up a pass intended for Mississippi wide receiver Deuce Alexander during the fourth quarter Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive tackle Xzavier McLeod reacts to the fans during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (center) dives for extra yards after a run during the fourth quarter against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (center) runs for yards as Georgia offensive lineman Juan Gaston Jr. (left) blocks during the fourth quarter against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell reacts after making a long reception during the fourth quarter against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (center) makes a long reception during the fourth quarter against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson reacts after making a tackle during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (33) reacts after making a tackle during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson reacts after making a tackle during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (center, background) tackles Mississippi running back Kewan Lacy during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart (left) talks with running back Nate Frazier after Frazier scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive tackle Xzavier McLeod (ceter) reacts after tipping a pass during the second half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart reacts to a play during the second half against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (center) scores a 3-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) talks with Georgia coach Kirby Smart during the second half against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center, top) reacts before an offensive play during the second half against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center left) runs for yards during the second half against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (center) celebrates his three-yard touchdown reception from Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left) during the fourth quarter against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Also pictured is Georgia offensive lineman Drew Bobo (right). Georgia won 43-35. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) runs against Mississippi linebacker Suntarine Perkins (left) during the first half against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 43-35. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left) attempts a pass during the first half against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 43-35. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton celebrates with a fan after Georgia’s 43-35 win against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling celebrates with staff members after Georgia’s 43-35 win against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson celebrates with staff members after Georgia’s 43-35 win against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Earnest Greene III (center) celebrates after Georgia’s 43-35 win against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller reacts after their 43-35 win against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (center) reacts after catching his third touchdown, a seven-yard reception, with Georgia offensive lineman Drew Bobo (left) during the fourth quarter against Mississippi safety Sage Ryan (right) at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 43-35. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie catches a seven-yard reception against Mississippi safety Sage Ryan during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 43-35. Luckie had three touchdown receptions in the game. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (left) is pushed out of bound by Mississippi safety Kapena Gushiken after a reception by Branch during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 43-35. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks on the field with Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (next to Smart) and others before their game against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young is tackled by Mississippi cornerback Chris Graves Jr. after Young made a 36-yard catch and run during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) attempts a pass to Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (right) during the first quarter against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Also picture is Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (left). (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton rushes for a 22-yard touchdown run during the second quarter against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton rolls out of the pocket during the second quarter against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) runs against Mississippi linebacker Tahj Chambers (second from left) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring kicks a field goal during the second quarter against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Mississippi wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is tackled by Georgia defensive back Demello Jones (ight) and Georgia linebacker Kris Jones (left) during the second quarter after a reception by Stribling at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) runs for a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton runs for a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) celebrates after scoring a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is not able to catch under pressure from Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi running back Kewan Lacy (center) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi running back Kewan Lacy (center) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss runs past Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) runs past Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (center) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (center) falls down near the endzone after the catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie makes a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie makes a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (second from left) celebrates after scoring a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (second from left) celebrates with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (third from left) after scoring a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) runs for a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi defensive end Kam Franklin (center) celebrates after scoring a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi wide receiver Winston Watkins (right) makes a catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia players take on the field before an NCAA football game against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia players run onto the field before an NCAA football game against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer before an NCAA football game against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia trumpeter performs before an NCAA football game against Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring (right) celebrates with Georgia offensive lineman Henry Peagler after making a field goal during the first half Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sanford Stadiumin Athens. Georgia won 43-35 over Mississippi. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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