Georgia wins opening toss, defers

Georgia won the opening coin toss and elected to defer to the second half. Nakobe Dean made the call of tails for Georgia.

Alabama will receive the opening kickoff.

Here we go.

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Final: Georgia 33, Alabama 18

Georgia 33, Alabama 18

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