Photos: Bulldogs beat Mississippi State, win SEC East

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Photos: Bulldogs beat Mississippi State, win SEC East

AJC photos from the Georgia at Mississippi State game on Nov. 12, 2022.

SEC East champions: Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates Saturday night after the Bulldogs defeated Mississippi State 45-19 in Starkville, Miss. The Bulldogs secured the SEC Eastern Division title with the victory and will meet LSU in the SEC championship game Dec. 3 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) holds a SEC East Champs sign as he celebrates their 45-19 win against Mississippi State Bulldogs with fans at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart celebrates their 45-19 win against Mississippi State Bulldogs with fans at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates after throwing a 2-yard touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Bennett had four total touchdowns in the game, three throwing and one running. Georgia won 45-19. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Georgia won 45-19 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) scores for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Georgia won 45-19 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates with offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Georgia won 45-19 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kendall Milton (2) runs for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Georgia won 45-19 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kendall Milton (2) celebrates with offensive lineman Devin Willock (77) after scoring a touchdown. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) and Mississippi State's head coach Mike Leach shake hands after the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) celebrates the victory with fans in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Georgia won 45-19 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates throwing a 2-yard touchdown pass with offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) and others during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Bennett had four total touchdowns in the game, three throwing and one running. Georgia won 45-19. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates throwing a 2-yard touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Bennett had four total touchdowns in the game, three throwing and one running. Georgia won 45-19. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Mississippi State's head coach Mike Leach (left) and Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart shake hands after Georgia beat Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Georgia won 45-19. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores on a 2-yard touchdown catch during the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores on a 2-yard touchdown catch during the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) and tight end Darnell Washington (0) celebrate Bowers’ 2-yard touchdown catch during the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) stretches as he falls onto the field during the first half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, November 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Mississippi State fans cheer for their team during the first half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, November 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's kicker Jack Podlesny (96) hits a field goal during the first half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville on Saturday, November 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs for a first down during the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) fights for extra yards against Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) and linebacker Jett Johnson (44) during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates his 4-yard touchdown run with teammates during the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch against Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy (94) and linebacker Jett Johnson (44) during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) pressures Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) attempts a pass against Mississippi State Bulldogs safety Jalen Green (0) during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) catches a long pass over Mississippi State's cornerback Decamerion Richardson (behind) during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Mississippi State's wide receiver Rara Thomas (center) is brought down by Georgia's linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (left) and defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Mississippi State's quarterback Will Rogers (2) runs away from Georgia's defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93). Georgia won 45-19 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Mississippi State fans react during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) makes a handoff to Kendall Milton (2). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Mississippi State's quarterback Will Rogers (2) is sacked by Georgia's defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) celebrates after he sacked Mississippi State's quarterback Will Rogers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Darnell Washington (0) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) celebrates his 34-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) celebrates his 34-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) runs for a 34-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) celebrates a fourth down stop with an assistant coach during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs fans use cow bells to make noise during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) runs after a catch against Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Decamerion Richardson (3) during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Mississippi State's running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) gets tackled by Georgia's defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) pressures Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates his 17-yard touchdown catch with teammates during the third quarter against Mississippi State Bulldogs with fans at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) gets by Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Decamerion Richardson (3) and safety Jalen Green (0) for a first down catch during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs fans hold an SEC East Champs sign during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs mascot Hairy Dawg and Mississippi State mascot Bully pose for a photographs during their game at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 45-17. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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SEC East champions: Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates Saturday night after the Bulldogs defeated Mississippi State 45-19 in Starkville, Miss. The Bulldogs secured the SEC Eastern Division title with the victory and will meet LSU in the SEC championship game Dec. 3 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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