Photos: Bulldogs edge Cincinnati in bowl game

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Photos: Bulldogs edge Cincinnati in bowl game

AJC photos from the 2021 Peach Bowl football game between Georgia and Cincinnati on Jan. 1, 2021.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart tries to elude a Gatorade bath after the Bulldogs beat Cincinnati 24-21 in the Peach Bowl on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia kicker Jack Podlesny (right) reacts to his game-winning kick to beat Cincinnati 24-21 in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive back, Richard LeCounte, playing in his final game, celebrates during a 24-21 victory over Cincinnati in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels and Kirby Smart celebrate on stage after beating Cincinnati 24-21 in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (left), defensive player of the game Azeez Ojulari (hoisting the trophy), and quarterback JT Daniels celebrate beating Cincinnati 24-21 in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (left), defensive player of the game Azeez Ojulari (13) and quarterback JT Daniels take the stage to celebrate beating Cincinnati 24-21 in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver George PIckens reacts to his touchdown reception to tie the game 7-7 with Cincinnati during the first quarter in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia won 24-21. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia running back Zamir White gets past Cincinnati defenders Darrian Beavers (from left), Myjai Sanders, and Joel Dublanko for a touchdown during the 4th quarter on the way to a come from behind victory 24-21 in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels and Kirby Smart celebrate on stage after beating Cincinnati 24-21 in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia kicker Jack Podlesny gives his team a 10-7 lead during the second quarter against Cincinnati in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Podlesny also kicked the game winner in the final seconds. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia fans celebrate as their team beats Cincinnati in the NCAA college football PChick-fil-A Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tight end John FitzPatrick makes a long first down gain against Cincinnati during the 4th quarter in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia outside linebacker Adam Anderson sacks Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder during the 4th quarter in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia came from behind to beat Cincinnati 24-21. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts as time expires in a 24-21 victory over Cincinnati in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

010121 ATLANTA: Georgia wide receiver George Pickens soars over Cincinnati defensive back Kelee Ringo for a first down during the second half in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia outside linebacker Adam Anderson comes up with the fumble recovery against Cincinnati during the 4th quarter on the way to a 24-21 come from behind victory in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tight end John FitzPatrick is upended by Cincinnati safety Derrick Forrest but picks up the first down during the first quarter in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (center) blocks the Cincinnati fieldgoal attempt by Cole Smith during the 2nd quarter in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (left) prepares to play Cincinnati in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte, who was injured in a motorcycle accident earlier in the season, prepares to play Cincinnati in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte, who was injured in a motorcycle accident earlier in the season, prepares to play Cincinnati in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels completes a pass under pressure from Cincinnati during the second half in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Kearis Jackson makes a long first down gain past Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush during the 4th quarter in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens makes a touchdown catch falling into the end zone during the first quarter against Cincinnati in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide reciever George Pickens makes a touchdown catch against Cincinnati with Kenny McIntosh (left) and John FitzPatrick (right) jumping on to celebrate during the first quarter in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (left) celebrates his touchdown reception with Kearis Jackson to tie the game 7-7 with Cincinnati during the first quarter in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia beat Cincinnati 24-21. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis smothers Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder for a sack during the first half in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia came from behind to beat Cincinnate 24-21. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (left) celebrates with defensive lineman Jordan Davis after Davis blocked a Cincinnati field goal attempt during the second quarter in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Georgia coach Kirby Smart tries to elude a Gatorade bath after the Bulldogs beat Cincinnati 24-21 in the Peach Bowl on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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