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Photos: Bulldogs celebrate SEC title

Georgia players and fans celebrate winning the SEC Championship Game.

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith (3), head coach Kirby Smart, and Georgia teammates celebrate after defeating the Auburn Tigers 28-7 during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Former Georgia athletic director Vince Dooley (L) and head coach Kirby Smart celebrate after the Bulldogs defeated Auburn 28-7 during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Roquan Smith hoists his MVP trophy after beating Auburn in the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Georgia won 28-7. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith (3), head coach Kirby Smart, and Georgia teammates celebrate after defeating the Auburn Tigers 28-7 during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith (3), head coach Kirby Smart, and Georgia teammates celebrate after defeating the Auburn Tigers 28-7 during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27), offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (77), and running back Sony Michel (1) rejoice after the Bulldogs defeated Auburn 28-7 during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia fans celebrate after the Bulldogs defeated Auburn 28-7 during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith (3), head coach Kirby Smart, and Georgia teammates celebrate after defeating the Auburn Tigers 28-7 during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (R) and head coach Kirby Smart celebrate after the Bulldogs defeated Auburn 28-7 during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith (3), head coach Kirby Smart, and Georgia teammates celebrate after defeating the Auburn Tigers 28-7 during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: University of Georgia Athletic Director Greg McGarity (L) and UGA President Jere Morehead watch from the sidelines as there Bulldogs defeated the Auburn Tigers 28-7 during the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) runs off the field following the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Georgia defeated Auburn 28-7. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: The Mercedes-Benz Stadium features a message for the Georgia Bulldogs following their 28-7 win over the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Football Championship, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs cheerleaders snap a souvenir photo during celebrations following the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Georgia defeated Auburn 28-7. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs cheerleaders and spirit team members celebrate following the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Georgia defeated Auburn 28-7. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs spirit team members celebrate following the SEC Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Georgia defeated Auburn 28-7. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia players celebrate after defeating the Auburn Tigers 28-7 during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart bows to fans after their victory over the Auburn during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia defensive lineman Malik Herring (10) and Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) celebrate after their victory over the Auburn during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia players celebrate after their victory over the Auburn during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia linebacker Juwan Taylor (44) celebrates after their victory over the Auburn during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia players celebrate after their victory over the Auburn during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his wife Mary Beth during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his son Andrew during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

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December 2, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Roquan Smith (3), head coach Kirby Smart, and Georgia teammates celebrate after defeating the Auburn Tigers 28-7 during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, December 2, 2017, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

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