Photos: Texas beats Georgia in 2019 Sugar Bowl

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Photos: Texas beats Georgia in 2019 Sugar Bowl

Texas dominated the first quarter and jumped to a 17-0 lead on the first play of the second quarter and held on for a 28-21 victory Tuesday night against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger celebrates after defeating Georgia in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Texas won 28-21. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Texas players celebrate after defeating Georgia 28-21 in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in New Orleans. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

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

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

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

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 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: 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 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

Texas defensive lineman Gerald Wilbon (94) celebrates his fumble recovery with defensive backs Kris Boyd (2) and Davante Davis (18) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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

1/1/19 - 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

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

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

Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) pulls in a 2-point conversion against Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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

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

Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) gets away from Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Georgia running back Brian Herrien scores a touchdown during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Texas in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield (13) carries as Texas defensive back Kris Boyd (2) tries to make the tackle during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner (89) is tackled by Texas defensive back P.J. Locke III (11) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) reacts after a running touchdown during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger celebrates after defeating Georgia in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Texas won 28-21. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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