Photos: Bulldogs fall to Alabama in SEC Championship game

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Photos: Bulldogs fall to Alabama in SEC Championship game

Photos from the Georgia-Alabama game in Atlanta on Saturday.

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart comforts Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter (13) following the end of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) following the end of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide players wrestle for the ball in the Georgia Bulldogs end zone during the last seconds of of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia and Alabama players leap for a Hail Mary pass from Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) as time runs out. The University of Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 35 - 28 in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart walks off the filed after the loss. The University of Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 35 - 28 in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) walks off the field after the loss. The University of Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 35 - 28 in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saba and players celebrate their victory during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs tight end Isaac Nauta (18) walks off the field after the loss. The University of Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 35 - 28 in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) scores past Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) dives forward for a first down after a catch during the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) returns an Alabama kickoff to 26 during the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) pushes through the Alabama defense for a first down in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) is well protected as he throws to Georgia Bulldogs tight end Charlie Woerner (89) during the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs tight end Charlie Woerner (89) runs after a catch from Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) for a first down during the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart likes what he sees so far from his team in the first half, as he greets Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyler Clark (52). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) makes a catch over Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) is brought down by Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32), Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) and Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) can not make in as Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) tries to stop during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) can not make in as Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) tries to stop during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia tight end Isaac Nauta (18) falls into the endzone past Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) for a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) gets hit by Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) prepares to pass during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) gets tackled from behind by Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) falls onto football field during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) scores past Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) scores past Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs with the football during the first half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs tight end Isaac Nauta (18) completes a pass for a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs (8) scores a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) misses a pass during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) scores for UGA in the second quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) comes down with the catch. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs (8) gets stop short of the goal line by Georgia's defense. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) gets chased by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyler Clark (52). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) reacts after powering to the goalie for Georgia's second score of the game. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) misses a pass during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) completes a catch for a first down during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is sacked during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs (8) recovers a fumble for a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) runs out of a tackle to complete a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball for a gain of more than 20 yards during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart speaks with members of his team during the first half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte makes an interception in the first quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) gets swarmed by Georgia's defense in the first quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/18 - Atlanta -Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) returns a punt for 36 yards in the first quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back J.R. Reed (20) and defensive back Richard LeCounte celebrate an interception in the third quarter. (2)The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/01/18 - Atlanta - Head coach Kirby Smart reacts to Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) after a play in the third quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Riley Ridley (8) sits in the end zone after a Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) from fell incomplete as the Bulldogs tried to score with seconds left on the clock. Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jared Mayden (21) celebrate the play. The University of Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 35 - 28 in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart comforts Georgia offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) after they were defeated by Alabama during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) leaves after they were defeated by Alabama during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) rushes for the game winning touchdown at the end of the 4th quarter of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) is tackled in the end zone by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- DUPLICATE***Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) is tackled by DUPLICATE***Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Riley Ridley (8) celebrates after making touchdown during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs the ball during the second half of the SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) and Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Juwan Taylor (44) celebrate after making a tackle against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) gains 7 yards after carrying the ball during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart doesn't like a call during the second half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 35 - 28 in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) hits Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) in the second half. Tua was injured and left the shortly after. The University of Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 35 - 28 in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) finds a lane through the Georgia defense during the fourth quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 35 - 28 in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) pushes the helmet of Georgia linebacker Juwan Taylor (44) as he runs with the football during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield (13) runs with the football during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley (8) falls into the endzone after he caught a touchdown pass during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) celebrates during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) runs with the football during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) celebrates after he scored a touchdown past Georgia defensive back Tyrique McGhee (26) during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) is not able to catch during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama linebacker Cameron Latu (20) gets tackled by Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs against Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder (30) during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia players during the second half of the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama won 35-28 over the Georgia. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate following the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scrambles to throw the ball during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) intercepts a Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) pass in the end zone during the first quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/1/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) takes a tumble with Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dylan Moses (32) after a reception during the first quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Alabama Crimson Tide in a NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

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12/01/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart comforts Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter (13) following the end of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, December 1, 2018. Alabama beat Georgia, 35-28. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

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