Photos: Georgia tops Tennessee in key SEC matchup

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Photos: Georgia tops Tennessee in key SEC matchup

The Bulldogs defeated the Volunteers in Athens in their final conference game of the season.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates his second touchdown pass during the second quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) reacts after running for a first down with Georgia offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild (53) during the second quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Also pictured is Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2). (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) celebrates the start of the fourth quarter during their win against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) reacts after Georgia running back Nate Frazier (not pictured) scores a 2-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs for a 10-yard touchdown during the third quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) celebrates their win against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) celebrates their win against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates their win against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from Carson Beck during Saturday's game against Tennessee in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) prepares to play during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs for a first down during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs for a touchdown past Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman (87) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) prepares to pass under pressure from Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) gets tackled by Tennessee defensive back Rickey Gibson III (1) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman (87) leaps over for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer before an NCAA football game between Georgia and Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer before an NCAA football game between Georgia and Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia cheerleaders cheer before an NCAA football game between Georgia and Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer before an NCAA football game between Georgia and Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer before an NCAA football game between Georgia and Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) and Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) celebrate a rushing touchdown by Georgia running back Nate Frazier (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia tight end Ben Yurosek (84) runs after a catch during the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys (16) makes a catch against Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys (16) runs after a catch during the third quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) tackles Tennessee running back Peyton Lewis (27) during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) tackles Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass during the third quarter against Tennessee as Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) blocks at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) celebrates a defensive play during the third quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) is tackled after a run by Tennessee defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins (97) and Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart signals first down for Georgia during the third quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass during the third quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 31-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates his second touchdown pass during the second quarter against Tennessee at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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