Photos: Georgia manhandled by Texas in the Sugar Bowl

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Photos: Georgia manhandled by Texas in the Sugar Bowl

Photos from the Jan. 1, 2019 Sugar Bowl game in New Orleans.

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm and defensive back Tyrique McGhee walk off the field dejected falling 28-21 to Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia defensive tackle Michael Barnett sits on the bench dejected in the final minutes of a 28-21 loss to Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart consoles defensive back Eric Stokes after falling 28-21 to Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field in what could be his final game with the Bulldogs after a 28-21 loss to Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Fields, who did not play in the game, is considering a transfer. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart consoles defensive back Eric Stokes after falling 28-21 to Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

1/2/19 - New Orleans - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) waves to fans after the loss. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/2/19 - New Orleans - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) and Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Riley Ridley (8) walk off the field after the loss. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas players celebrate after recovering a Georgia fumble in the first half. Georgia plays Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/2/19 - New Orleans - Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart works his way off of the field after the loss. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia defenders appear stuned after Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger scores his second touchdown of the game and a 17-0 lead during the second quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien celebrates scoring UGA's first touchdown on a short pass from quarterback Jake Fromm (11). Georgia plays Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) puts the stop on Texas Longhorns wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) to hold him short of the end zone. Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) scored on a subsequent play. Georgia plays Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) completes a short pass to Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35) who ran it in for Georgia's first TD. Georgia plays Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger breaks away from Georgia defender Adam Anderson for his second touchdown of the game and a 17-0 lead during the second quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger looks at Georgia defender J.R. Reed as he scores his second touchdown of the game for a 17-0 lead during the second quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia tailback Brian Herrien gets past Texas defender B.J. Foster for a touchdown during the second quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia tailback Brian Herrien gets past Texas defender B.J. Foster for a touchdown during the second quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) is able to evade the grasp of Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Azeez Ojulari (38) and and turned what would have been a loss into a first down. Georgia plays Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger scores his first touchdown past Georgia linebacker Natrez Patrick for a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

1/2/19 - New Orleans - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) congratulates Texas players after the loss. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia defensive tackle Michael Barnett sits on the bench dejected in the final minutes of a 28-21 loss to Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Texas defenders swarm Georgia tailback D'Andre Swift tackling him for short yardage during the second half in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger celebrates after his quarterback keeper on fourth down and one at the end of the third quarter to keep a scoring drive alive against Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) makes this catch for 1st down over the defense of Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27), which set up a touchdown in the second half.. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) is able to escape defenders including Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Mark Webb (23) on 2nd and 15 in the fourth quarter. He was stopped short of the goal line leaving a 1st and goal. Georgia held for three downs before Ehlinger scored on a keeper. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) was stopped short of the goal line on 1st and goal in the fourth quarter. Georgia held for three downs before Ehlinger scored on a keeper. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) was stopped short of the goal line on in the fourth quarter. Georgia held for three downs before Ehlinger scored on a keeper. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/2/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns defensive back Brandon Jones (19) successfully defends a pass to Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) in the fourth quarter. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/2/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns defensive back Brandon Jones (19) successfully defends a pass to Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) in the fourth quarter. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is sacked by Texas defensive lineman Chris Nelson during the second half in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Texas players signal the touchdown as quarterback Sam Ehlinger just gets into the endzone on fourth down for the touchdown and a 26-7 lead over Georgia during the fourth quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is mobbed by teammates celebrating his second touchdown run of the game for a 17-0 lead over Georgia during the second quarter while Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes walks away in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans -Texas Longhorns defensive back B.J. Foster (25) was able to defend this pass to Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9), which fell incomplete in the 3rd quarter. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans -Texas Longhorns defensive back B.J. Foster (25) was able to defend this pass to Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9), which fell incomplete in the 3rd quarter. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns defensive back P.J. Locke III (11) returns an interception of a Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) pass in the third quarter. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns defensive back P.J. Locke III (11) celebrates with teammates after an interception of a Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) pass in the third quarter. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns defensive back Davante Davis (18) breaks up a long pass intended for Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) during the first half. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns defensive back Davante Davis (18) breaks up a long pass intended for Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) during the first half. Georgia was defeated by Texas, 28-21, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia tailback Elijah Holyfield is tackled by Texas defensive back Kris Boyd during the first half in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia tailback Elijah Holyfield is tackled by Texas defensive back Kris Boyd during the first half in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Texas defenders bring down Georgia tailback Elijah Holyfield for short yardage during the first half in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) finds running room in the first half to score Texas' second touchdown. Georgia plays Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

1/1/19 - New Orleans - Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) celebrates in the first half after he scored Texas' second touchdown. Georgia plays Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2019. BOB ANDRES / bandres@ajc.com

Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia quarterback Justin Fields watches from the sidelines during the first half against Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Jan. 01, 2019 New Orleans: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm and defensive back Tyrique McGhee walk off the field dejected falling 28-21 to Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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