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PHOTOS: Georgia upset by Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl

Georgia players react after Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro’s game-winning field goal during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart comforts Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) as they leave after Ole Miss beat Georgia during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton leaves after Ole Miss beat Georgia during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) reacts after their loss to Ole Miss at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. Georgia lost 39-34. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) reacts after their loss to Ole Miss at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. Georgia lost 39-34. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets tackled by Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins (left) and Ole Miss linebacker Andrew Jones (right) at the end of the fourth quarter during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro (17) hits the game-winning field goal against Georgia during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mississippi fans celebrate the game-winning field goal against Georgia during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) and Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss greet after Ole Miss beat Georgia during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans react during the final seconds of their loss against Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl against Ole Miss at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. Georgia lost 39-34. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels fans cheer after a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) reacts after their loss to Ole Miss at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. Georgia lost 39-34. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates with wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) an 18 yard touchdown pass reception against the Ole Miss Rebels during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) makes an 18 yard touchdown pass catch against the Ole Miss Rebels during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) makes an 18 yard touchdown pass catch against Ole Miss Rebels safety Kapena Gushiken (14) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Harrison Wallace III (2) makes a 13-yard touchdown pass reception against the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) is snagged and stopped by Ole Miss Rebels defensive tackle Will Echoles (52) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young (8) leaps over Ole Miss Rebels safety Nick Cull (29) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets tackled by Ole Miss linebacker Andrew Jones (left) and Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins (right) at the end of the fourth quarter during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) evades the Georgia Bulldogs defense during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Ole Miss cornerback John Ross Ashley (41) and back Kewan Lacy (5) celebrate after Ole Miss scored on a fumble by Georgia wide receiver Landon Roldan (not pictured) during the final seconds of their game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. Georgia lost 39-34. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates after an 18 yard touchdown pass reception against the Ole Miss Rebels during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) tackles Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Harrison Wallace III (2) during the first half of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker CJ Allen (3) is treated for an injury during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) runs for a first down against the Ole Miss Rebels defense during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) evades a tackle from the Georgia Bulldogs defense
during the fourth quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) celebrates a fumble from the Ole Miss Rebels for a 47-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) recovers a fumble from Ole Miss Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) for a 47-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) fumbles away to the Georgia Bulldogs defense during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs for a short touchdown against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Cash Jones (32) drives for extra yardage against the Ole Miss Rebels defense during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Talyn Taylor (11) is unable to make a reception under pressure from Ole Miss Rebels cornerback Antonio Kite (8) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Josh McCray (2) is brought down by Ole Miss Rebels defensive tackle Will Echoles (52) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels tight end Luke Hasz (9) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels tight end Luke Hasz (9) catches a short touchdown pass in front of Georgia Bulldogs safety Rasean Dinkins (27) and defensive back Demello Jones (15) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kj Bolden (4) tackles Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart calls in a play against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) runs against the Ole Miss Rebels defense during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels fans react after a field goal during the first half of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) reacts after a first down against the Ole Miss Rebels defense during the first half of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) drives for a first down against the Ole Miss Rebels defense during the first half of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Cayden Lee (19) loses his mouthpiece under blocking pressure from Georgia Bulldogs defensive backs Daylen Everette (6) and Jacorey Thomas (20) who was ejected from the game for a targeting penalty during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young (8) is stopped by Ole Miss Rebels cornerback Jaylon Braxton (2) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) is pressured by Ole Miss Rebels safety Wydett Williams Jr. (16) as he throws downfield during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) is upended by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) is tackled by Ole Miss Rebels linebacker Tahj Chambers (26) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) loses his helmet as he pressures Ole Miss Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) loses his helmet blocking Ole Miss Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs under pressure from Ole Miss Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery (6) and safety Kapena Gushiken (14) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) throws under pressure from the Georgia Bulldogs defense during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young (8) celebrates a catch in front of Ole Miss Rebels cornerback Antonio Kite (L) during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) celebrates a fumble recovery for a 47 yard touchdown against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Ole Miss Rebels at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Cash Jones (32) runs for a first down against Ole Miss Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) is stopped by Ole Miss Rebels safety TJ Banks (7) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) runs a fumble recovery back for a 47 yard touchdown against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) runs past Ole Miss Rebels cornerback Antonio Kite (8) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Cash Jones (32) runs for a first down against Ole Miss Rebels linebacker Tahj Chambers (26) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) scores a touchdown on a 1 yard run against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Talyn Taylor (11) is blocked by Ole Miss Rebels cornerback Antonio Kite (8) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) drives for extra yardage and a first down against the Ole Miss Rebels during the first half of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) dives into the end zone for a 12 yard touchdown run against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) reacts after a first down against the Ole Miss Rebels during the first half of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates a 12 yard touchdown run against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (1) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) and linebacker Elo Modozie (18) during the first half of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) runs from Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (90) during the first half of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) throws under pressure from Ole Miss Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery (6) during the first half of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (1) blocks an attempted pass to Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Deuce Alexander (11) during the first half of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Winston Watkins (17) kicks a field goal past diving Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) during the first quarter of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Demello Jones (15) stops Ole Miss Rebels running back Logan Diggs (22) during the first quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton runs six yards for a first down in front of Ole Miss Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery during the first quarter of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Ole Miss Rebels linebacker Andrew Jones tackles Georgia Bulldogs tight end Oscar Delp after a 16-yard pass reception during the first quarter of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back KJ Bolden (left) tackles Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Cayden Lee (center) during the first quarter of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (left) is unable to make a catch under pressure from Ole Miss Rebels cornerback Jaylon Braxton during the first quarter of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton runs for a first down past Ole Miss Rebels defensive end Kam Franklin during the first quarter of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Georgia Bulldogs with mascot Hairy Dawg enter the field for the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Ole Miss Rebels at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The Georgia Bulldogs team enters the field amid pyrotechnics for the Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Georgia mascot Uga XI prowls the end zone before the Georgia vs. Ole Miss NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Michael Uini psychs himself up during warmups prior to the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Ole Miss at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts before entering the field against Ole Miss for the NCAA College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl in the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players run onto the field for warm up before the Sugar Bowl against Ole Miss at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia players react after Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro’s game-winning field goal during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game at the Caesars Superdome, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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