Photos: Bulldogs celebrate another national title

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Photos: Bulldogs celebrate another national title

AJC photos from the celebration after Georgia routed TCU for the national championship in Inglewood, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2023.

Georgia players celebrate their victory during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart lifts the National Championship Trophy after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback and offensive most valuable player Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 in the College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, January 9, 2023 to secure a second consecutive national title. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett waves to fans as he leaves during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart celebrates their victory during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart celebrates their victory during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates their victory during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart celebrates their victory during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with fans after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart celebrates the victory at the end of the 4th quarter during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart celebrates the victory at the end of the 4th quarter during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart celebrates the victory at the end of the 4th quarter during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia players, coaching staff and fans celebrate the victory at the end of the 4th quarter during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart celebrates at the end of the 4th quarter during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

TCU players leave as Georgia players celebrate their victory during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans celebrate during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback and offensive most valuable player Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 in the College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, January 9, 2023 to secure a second consecutive national title. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback and offensive most valuable player Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates with head coach Kirby Smart’s wife Mary Beth after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 in the College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, January 9, 2023 to secure a second consecutive national title. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback and offensive most valuable player Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates with the trophy after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 in the College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, January 9, 2023 to secure a second consecutive national title. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback and offensive most valuable player Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates with the trophy after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 in the College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, January 9, 2023 to secure a second consecutive national title. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with fans after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart lifts the National Championship Trophy after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart lifts the National Championship Trophy after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, celebrates with assistant coaches Mike Bobo, left, and Todd Monken after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, celebrates with assistant coaches Mike Bobo, left, and Todd Monken after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with former linebacker Quay Walker after Georgia’s win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, gets a kiss from his wife Mary Beth as they pose for a family photograph after Georgia defeated TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Also pictured are Kirby’s children, twins Weston and Julia, left, and Andrew, right. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and his wife Mary Beth pose for a family photograph after Georgia defeated TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Also pictured are Kirby’s children, twins Weston and Julia, left, and Andrew, right. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with linebacker Trezmen Marshall after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with linebacker Trezmen Marshall after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Jonathan Jefferson (94) celebrates with the trophy after Georgia’s win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard and head coach Kirby Smart celebrates after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates with the trophy after Georgia’s win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates with the trophy after Georgia’s win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. Georgia won 65-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, and quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse celebrates in the closing minutes of their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia fans hold a sign that says, “California Dreaming’ 2023 LA,” during the fourth quarter of Georgia’s win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter celebrates in the closing minutes of their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia players dance after Georgia beat TCU during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) and head coach Kirby Smart celebrate their victory during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) holds the National Championship Trophy during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) holds the National Championship Trophy during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart holds up the National Championship Trophy during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard celebrates after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss takes a selfie as he celebrates after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran, center, and linebacker Nolan Smith celebrate after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith celebrates after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith kisses the trophy after Georgia’s win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)a

Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith, center, celebrates as he holds the trophy next to defensive back Christopher Smith, left, and quarterback Stetson Bennett, right, after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)a

Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse celebrates with fans after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Bear Alexander celebrates after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Rapper Quavo shows off his Georgia championship ring as he celebrates Georgia’s win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia fans celebrate during the fourth quarter of Georgia’s win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Sevaughn Clark carries a Georgia flag after their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge smokes a cigar as he celebrates their win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia fans celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter of Georgia’s win against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Ca. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia players celebrate their victory during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game against TCU at SoFi Stadium, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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