Photos: Bulldogs celebrate winning the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

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Photos: Bulldogs celebrate winning the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

AJC photos from the postgame celebration after the college football game between Georgia and Ohio State at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Dec. 31, 2022.

Georgia players celebrate their victory over Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with the trophy after Georgia’s 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates after Georgia’s 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) celebrates after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Ohio State's offensive lineman Dawand Jones (79) cries after Georgia beat Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) and quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates with his brother wide receiver Luke Bennett (29) after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh and head coach Kirby Smart celebrate their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) and head coach Kirby Smart celebrate their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) celebrates after Georgia’s 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with defensive MVP defensive back Javon Bullard after Georgia’s 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates as he is interviewed by broadcaster Rece Davis after Georgia’s 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith celebrates after Georgia’s 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett hugs Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard (22) after Georgia’s 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart and players celebrate their victory over Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) and players celebrate their victory over Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart and players celebrate their victory over Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart leaves after Georgia beat Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart and players celebrate their victory over Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) leaves after Georgia beat Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia players celebrate their victory over Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kendall Milton (2) celebrates as he leaves after Georgia beat Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) holds a video camera as he celebrates after Georgia beat Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kendall Milton (2) celebrates as he leaves after Georgia beat Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart receives the trophy as defensive back Christopher Smith and quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrate their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia fans react to the game winning touchdown during the 4th quarter in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with the trophy after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart receives the trophy as defensive back Christopher Smith and quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrate their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith and quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrate their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart receives the trophy as defensive back Christopher Smith and quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrate their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Ohio State players sits dejected after Georgia beat Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates as he uses a media member’s camera after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with fans after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) and a teammate carry the Peach Bowl trophy after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs with teammates as they celebrate after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) carries the Peach Bowl trophy after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) celebrates with fans after their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia fans react to the game winning touchdown during the 4th quarter in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans react to the game winning touchdown during the 4th quarter in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Georgia players celebrate their victory over Ohio State in the 2022 CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41 over Ohio State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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