Photos: Daniels leads Bulldogs over Mississippi State

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Photos: Daniels leads Bulldogs over Mississippi State

AJC photos from the November 21, 2020 college football game between Georgia and Mississippi State in Athens.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels (18) completes a pass during a game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Georgia won 31-24 as Daniels threw for 401 yards. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia defenders celebrate stopping Mississippi State on a 4th down and 5 attempt in the final minutes to hold on to a 31-24 victory in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 21, 2020, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels throws for some of his 401 yards against Mississippi State in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 21, 2020, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton makes a first-down reception against Mississippi State during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 21, 2020, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton catches a 38-yard touchdown pass from J.T. Daniels past Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes for a 24-17 lead during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 21, 2020, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton catches a 38-yard touchdown pass from J.T. Daniels past Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes for a 24-17 lead during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 21, 2020, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels gives wide receiver Kearis Jackson five after they teamed up for what proved to be the game-winning pass for a 31-24 victory over Mississippi State during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 21, 2020, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) celebrates after he pulled in a TD catch on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) celebrates with quarterback JT Daniels (18) after scoring a TD. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Dillon Johnson (23) scores a TD on this run to take a 10-7 lead. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart ties his shoe. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

11/21/20 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) pulls in a TD catch from Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels (18) near the end of the first half during a NCAA football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) pulls in a long pass. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Dillon Johnson celebrates after he scored a TD to give his team a 10-7 lead. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Jaden Walley (31) celebrates his TD on a long reception with Geor'quarius Spivey (11). (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws to wide receiver Jermaine Burton. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Aaron Brule (3) celebrates after sacking Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels (18). (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

UGA’s defense puts the stop on Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Jo'quavious Marks (21) on their first drive, and held them to a field goal. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) makes a TD catch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) celebrates his 2nd quarter touchdown. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) congratulates wide receiver George Pickens (1) after his 2nd quarter TD catch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels (18) warms up before the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

UGA majorettes and cheerleaders wear masks before the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Socially distanced seating for the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

UGA majorettes and cheerleaders wear masks. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia fan Alexis Farmer sports a sequined mask. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Trey Epps sports a Bulldogs mask. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Drew Puckett wears a spider man mask. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

The Georgia Bulldogs take the field for an NCAA football game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Credit: Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels (18) completes a pass during a game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Georgia won 31-24 as Daniels threw for 401 yards. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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