Photos: Bulldogs celebrate SEC Championship game victory

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Photos: Bulldogs celebrate SEC Championship game victory

AJC photos of Georgia's celebration after beating Texas to win the SEC Championship in Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Bulldogs won 22-19 in overtime.

Georgia players celebrate the victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players celebrate victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) holds his MVP trophy as Georgia players celebrate victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart congratulates Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) after beatingTexas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) celebrates with the trophy after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate with the trophy after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) reacts after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) celebrate after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) and Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) celebrate after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walk off of the field after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) walks off of the field with the trophy after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) celebrates with the trophy after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) celebrates with the trophy after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) runs off of the field after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) holds up a sign that reads, “We Are The SEC,” after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) holds up an SEC sign as Georgia celebrates their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) celebrates with teammates after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) reacts after their 22-19 overtime win against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Texas players react after Georgia beat Texas during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Texas players react after Georgia beat Texas during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate after running back Trevor Etienne scored the game winning touchdown in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate after running back Trevor Etienne scored the game winning touchdown in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate after running back Trevor Etienne scored the game winning touchdown in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) is surrounded by teammates after scoring the game winning touchdown in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Georgia players celebrate the victory over Texas in overtime during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 over Texas in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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