Georgia Bulldogs Win SEC Title 28-7 Over Alabama

Georgia Bulldogs Claim SEC Championship with Dominant 28-7 Victory Over Alabama Crimson Tide

ATLANTA — The Georgia Bulldogs secured their second consecutive Southeastern Conference title with a commanding 28-7 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, earning a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff as the No. 3 seed.

The Bulldogs, finishing the regular season at 12-1, controlled the game from the opening whistle, shutting out Alabama through the first three quarters and limiting the Crimson Tide to negative three rushing yards, including three sacks. Georgia's defense forced stops on 11 of Alabama's 14 third-down attempts, while the secondary pressured quarterback Ty Simpson into his worst performance of the season, with a passer rating of 19.9. Simpson completed passes for just 15 yards in the first half and struggled against the pass rush throughout, contributing to Alabama's inability to mount a comeback despite entering as a 10-3 team favored on paper with superior talent at key positions.

On offense, quarterback Gunner Stockton earned game MVP honors with an efficient outing, completing 20 of 26 passes for 156 yards and three...