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Photos: Georgia football players, coaches during Sugar Bowl team media day

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The Ole Miss and Georgia helmets are shown next to the Sugar Bowl trophy during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A detail of the Sugar Bowl trophy is shown during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall, left, and teammates enter the ballroom during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin talks with teammates during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling, left, speaks to DawgNation’s Brandon Adams during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young, center, speaks to DawgNation’s Brandon Adams, left, during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daniel Harris enters the ballroom during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Malachi Toliver talks with fellow offensive lineman during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young talks with fellow wide receivers during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones lines up a shot as he plays billiards against Georgia long snapper Beau Gardner (not pictured) during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Earnest Greene III speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver CJ Wiley is interviewed by a member of the media at the end of Georgia Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players leave at the end of Georgia Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart answers journalists' questions during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch answers journalists' questions during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton is interviewed by a member of the media during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp is interviewed by a member of the media during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Kj Bolden (left) and defensive back Daylen Everette (right) react as Daylen Everette asks a question during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) holds his name sign at the end of Georgia Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (from left), linebacker CJ Allen and linebacker Raylen Wilson holding their name signs react at the end of Georgia Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling answers journalists' questions during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen answers journalists' questions during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts as he answers journalists' questions during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia players arrive for Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton reacts as he answers journalists' questions during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette answers journalists' questions during Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in New Orleans, La. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver CJ Wiley, left, is interviewed by DawgNation’s Kaylee Mansell during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia players react as they go down the escalator after participating in the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones, left, and Georgia long snapper Beau Gardner play a game of billiards during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Drew Bobo, center, talks with fellow offensive lineman during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks during the Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. Georgia and Mississippi play in the 2026 Playoff Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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