Photos: Unbeaten Bulldogs roll to SEC Championship

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Photos: Unbeaten Bulldogs roll to SEC Championship

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. LSU matchup at the SEC Championship game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 3, 2022.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) stops and lifts up LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Georgia won 50-30. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is stopped by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is manhandled by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is stopped by Georgia Bulldogs defenders during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) reacts after a touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) gestures to the sidelines during the second half of the SEC Championship Game against the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates with lineman Tate Ratledge (69) after a touchdown over the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) makes a 14-yard touchdown catch over LSU Tigers linebacker Micah Baskerville (23) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) scores a 22-yard touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates a touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) reacts with lineman Bill Norton (45) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) reacts with offensive lineman Broderick Jones (59) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs against LSU Tigers safety Greg Brooks Jr. (3) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts on the sideline against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) blocks an intended pass for LSU Tigers wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the second half of the SEC Championship game against the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) celebrates a defensive stop against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) reacts after a touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) intercepts a pass intended for LSU Tigers wide receiver Jack Bech during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) celebrates with Javon Bullard (22) and Zion Logue (96) after intercepting the ball from the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) runs back a blocked LSU Tigers field goal attempt for 95 yards and a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) runs back a blocked LSU Tigers field goal attempt for 95 yards and a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) runs back a blocked LSU Tigers field goal attempt for 95 yards and a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) runs back a blocked LSU Tigers field goal attempt for 95 yards and a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) blocks for teammate Christopher Smith who runs back a blocked LSU Tigers field goal attempt for 95 yards and a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) celebrates with Malaki Starks (24) and Kamari Lassiter (3) after running back a blocked LSU Tigers field goal attempt for 95 yards and a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

LSU Tigers wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (7) scores against the Georgia Bulldogs on a 53-yard reception during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Warren McClendon (70) is injured during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) blocks an attempted pass to LSU Tigers wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (7) during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

An attempted field goal by LSU Tigers place kicker Damian Ramos (34) is blocked by the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton, right, runs past LSU Tigers cornerback Mekhi Garner (2) for a first down during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates a 22-yard touchdown reception over LSU Tigers cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse (24) during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) makes a 22-yard touchdown reception over LSU Tigers cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse (24) during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) recovers a deflected LSU Tigers pass with defensive back Javon Bullard (22) during the first half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs for a touchdown past LSU Tigers defenders during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) stiff arms LSU Tigers safety Major Burns (28) who grabs his face mask during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) celebrates a 14-yard touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) scores a touchdown ahead of LSU Tigers linebacker Micah Baskerville (23) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws downfield against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) walks from the field during the second half of the SEC Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) bobbles the football against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) charges for a first down against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

LSU Tigers running back Josh Williams (27) is stopped by Georgia Bulldogs defenders on a fourth down play during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) runs past LSU Tigers safety Major Burns (28) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) scores over LSU Tigers safety Joe Foucha (13) on an eight yard run during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) runs for a 51-yard gain against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) runs for a 51-yard gain against the LSU Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Warren Brinson (97) and defensive end Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) celebrate after Brinson recovered a fumble by LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (not pictured) during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs Kirby Smart hugs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) after their win against the LSU Tigers during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Robert Beal Jr. (33) forces a fumble by LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. Also shown on the play is Georgia defensive tackle Warren Brinson (97). Georgia recovered the fumble. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Robert Beal Jr. (33) forces a fumble by LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia recovered the fumble. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs strong safety Christopher Smith (29) intercepts a pass intended for LSU Tigers wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (7) during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs strong safety Christopher Smith (29) celebrates with fans after he intercepted a pass during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship game against the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) stops and lifts up LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the second half of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Georgia won 50-30. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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