Photos: Bulldogs fall to Alabama in SEC Championship game

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AJC photos from the SEC Championship game between Georgia and Alabama on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Alabama won 27-24.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) brings down a 15 yard touchdown pass in front of Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Trey Amos (9) blocks the attempted pass to Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban reacts against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith (11) makes a catch over Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jaylen Key (6) during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) makes a catch in front of Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) reacts after tackling Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) covers Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) on a pass interference call during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide defenders Deontae Lawson (32) and Jah-Marien Latham (93) signal a missed field goal by Georgia Bulldogs’ Peyton Woodring during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama won 27-24. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) runs for a 17-yard touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart watches from the sideline during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Alabama won 27-24. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis (91) tries to stop Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) celebrates tackling Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) celebrates with Xavian Sorey Jr. (18) after tackling Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs into Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Caleb Downs (2) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Peyton Woodring (91) kicks a 34 yard field goal against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs past Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jaylen Key (6) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) scrambles against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) celebrates with linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. (18) after tackling Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Malik Benson (11) as defensive back Tykee Smith (23) backs him up during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Malik Benson (11) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) scrambles for yardage against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive backs Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) and Terrion Arnold (3) block an attempted pass to Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith (11) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) scores a touchdown on a 28 yard pass against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) huddles against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith (11) celebrates a catch against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) reacts after a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) makes an end zone catch for a touchdown over Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart looks in from the sideline during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) is stopped by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive backs Kristian Story (4) and Jaylen Key (6) after a first down during the first half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. (18) brings down Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kendrick Law (19) during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) runs past Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) makes a catch over Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide place kicker Will Reichard (16) kicks a 28 yard field goal against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) is called for interference against Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Anthony Evans III (17) runs against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks to Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide on a 1 yard run during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Anthony Evans III (17) runs agains the Alabama Crimson Tide defense during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Anthony Evans III (17) reacts with teammates during the second half of the SEC Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts on the sideline against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half of the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts after their 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Also pictured is wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87). (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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