PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for SEC Championship Game

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PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for SEC Championship Game

The Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart prepare to take on Alabama in the SEC Championship Game Saturday.

Georgia players enter the field to face Alabama in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Southeastern Conference legends are recognized before Georgia faces Alabama in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The U.S. flag is unfurled for the national anthem before Georgia faces Alabama in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The Georgia marching band performs during the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The Georgia marching band performs during the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The Georgia marching band performs during the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The Georgia and Alabama marching bands perform during the national anthem at the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia and Alabama marching bands line up to perform the national anthem to begin the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Members of Georgia’s Spirit Squad entertain fans during pep-rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during pep rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Members of Georgia’s Spirit Squad entertain fans during pep rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during pep rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during pep rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans pose in front “G” sign at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Fans enter for The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Fans enter The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alabama fans cheer during pep rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Football fans enjoy tailgating at he Home Depot Backyard ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during pep rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Members of Georgia’s Spirit Squad enter during pep rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Members of Georgia’s Spirit Squad enter during pep rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart poses for a photograph with his wife Mary Beth after he walks onto the field as the team arrives for their NCAA football game against Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart hugs his wife Mary Beth after he walks onto the field as the team arrives for their NCAA football game against Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks onto the field as the team arrives for their NCAA football game against Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks onto the field as the team arrives for their NCAA football game against Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The Georgia and Alabama logos are shown before their NCAA football game in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks onto the field as the team arrives for their NCAA football game against Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks onto the field as the team arrives for their NCAA football game against Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia players enter the field to face Alabama in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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