The Georgia Bulldogs are 2024 SEC champions! Georgia defeated the Texas Longhorns, 22-19, in the first overtime in SEC championship history.
UGA did it without its starting quarterback. Carson Beck left the game after getting sacked on a Hail Mary attempt at the end of the first half. Backup quarterback Gunner Stockton helped Georgia overcome a 6-3 halftime deficit and did just enough for Georgia to beat a very talented Texas team.
Georgia forced Texas into countless mistakes. The Bulldogs forced three turnovers and recorded six sacks along with 16 tackles for a loss. Georgia’s defense shut down Texas’ running game and did not allow the Longhorns to score a red zone touchdown.
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Coach Kirby Smart called a bold fake punt on his own side of the 50 that helped UGA tack on a field goal and eat up clock in the second half.
The SEC championship MVP, Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette, intercepted Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers twice. The Dawgs won the battle in the trenches en route to Georgia’s third SEC championship of the Smart era.
What did Georgia football fans and media say on social media after UGA won the SEC championship game?
“Dawgs get it done,” said former Georgia quarterback J.T. Daniels via social media.
“SEC champs baby!!” said former Georgia running back Herschel Walker.
“Hard to beat the Georgia Bulldogs. They get everyone’s best shot and just win. Congrats,” said Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin.
“It’s hard to beat a great team twice. … But it’s even harder to beat Georgia’s worst team in seven years once apparently,” said one UGA fan on social media.
