Photos: Bulldogs beat Texas in SEC Championship game

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Photos: Bulldogs beat Texas in SEC Championship game

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. Texas matchup in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Bulldogs won 22-19 in overtime.

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4, center) and others react after Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) scored the game-winning 4-yard touchdown against Texas in overtime during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) scores the game-winning 4-yard touchdown against Texas in overtime during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) scores 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) scores the game-winning 4-yard touchdown against Texas in overtime during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) scores 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)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) reacts after Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) scores the game-winning 4-yard touchdown against Texas in overtime during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) reacts after Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) scores the game-winning 4-yard touchdown against Texas in overtime during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19. Jason Getz / 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)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) reacts after Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (not pictured) scored the game-winning 4-yard touchdown against Texas in overtime during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets hit by Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba (4) 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 quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets hit by Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba (4) 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 quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets hit by Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba (4) 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 quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets up after getting his helmet knocked off on a run during overtime against Texas Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) scores the in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) celebrates his interception with Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) during the first quarter against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. The Bulldogs won 22-19 in overtime. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with officials during the first quarter against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) lays on the ground after getting hit and fumbling the ball for a Georgia turnover on the last play of the first half against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) attempts a pass during the first quarter against Georgia in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia place kicker Peyton Woodring (91) kicks a field goal during the second quarter against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) looks to pass during the second quarter against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass during the second quarter against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) is unable to make a reception against Texas defensive back Gavin Holmes (9) during the second quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) gets tackled by *Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) prepares to get off a pass during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) is unable to make a reception against Texas defensive back Gavin Holmes (9) during the second quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) is tackled by Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3), Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6), and Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) during the second quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Texas place kicker Bert Auburn (45) kicks a field goal as Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) and Georgia defensive lineman Jamaal Jarrett (55) jumps during the first quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) returns an interception against Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) during the first quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / AJC)

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) fumbles the ball as he gets tackled by Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players and staff react during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Texas running back Jaydon Blue (23) is stopped by Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod (94) and Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod (94) reacts during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) is not able to catch under pressure from Georgia defensive back Daniel Harris (7) during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) gets tackled from behind by Georgia wide receiver Cole Speer (83) during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) is sacked by Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) is sacked by Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) during the SEC Championship football game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) after Stockton threw an interception during the fourth quarter against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs for yards against Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba (4) during the third quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs for yards against Texas linebacker Barryn Sorrell (88) during the third quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs for yards during the third quarter against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) looks to pass during the third quarter against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) looks to pass during the third quarter against Texas during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Texas wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) is not able to catch under pressure from Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) 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) runs the ball 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)

Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter in 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 wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) is not able to catch under pressure from Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) during the fourth quarter in 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 Nate Frazier (3) breaks away for a long first down run during the second half in 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 Nate Frazier (3) gets tackled by Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) as he runs for a breaks away for a long first down run during the second half in 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 Chaz Chambliss (32) stops Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) during the second half in 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) intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter in 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) reacts after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter in 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) intercepts the ball intended for Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) as Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and other members of the coaching staff celebrate during the fourth quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) celebrates a first down catch during overtime against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) runs for a 9-yard reception during overtime against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) breaks up a pass intended for Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) during overtime in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Texas place kicker Bert Auburn (45) kicks the game-tying field goal against Georgia during the fourth quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs for a 48-yard run during the third quarter against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs for a 48-yard run against Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba (4) during the third quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) celebrates with teammates after he intercepted the ball intended for Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (not pictured) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs for a 48-yard run against Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba (4) during the third quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) sacks Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) during the first quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) throws a pass over Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) during the second half in 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) runs for a touchdown during the second half in 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) pushes for a touchdown during the second half in 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) scores a touchdown during the second half in 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) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in 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 tight end Jordan White (87) reacts during the second half in 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) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in 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 wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) is not able to catch under pressure from Texas defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau (3) during the first half in 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 and Texas line up at the line of scrimmage during the first half in 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 quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) is tackled by Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) reacts after a defensive play against Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3, right) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Damon Wilson II (10) reacts after sacked Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (not pictured) during the third quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) tackles Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Damon Wilson II (10) sacks Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) during the third quarter in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19 in overtime. Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4, center) and others react after Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) scored the game-winning 4-yard touchdown against Texas in overtime during the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-19. Jason Getz / AJC)

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