Photos: Unbeaten Bulldogs roll to SEC Championship

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

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 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 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 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 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 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)

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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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