Photos: Bulldogs lose to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl

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Photos: Bulldogs lose to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. Notre Dame playoff game in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 2, 2025. Notre Dame won 23-10.

Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka (44) sacks Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) during the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. Notre Dame won 23-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame's Donovan Hinish celebrates sack of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton QB at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore breaks up a pass intended for Georgia receiver Dillon Bell at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard is upended by Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. Notre Dame won 23-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard is upended by Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman after a Georgia penalty at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart argues a penalty at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks takes down Notre Dame receiver Jordan Faison after a six-yard run at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. Notre Dame won 23-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia's Tate Ratledge watches the clock tick down in their loss against Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) is tackled by Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser (24, left) and linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) during the first half in the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. Notre Dame won 23-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches as officials assess a sideline interference penalty againt Georgia following an Arian Smith reception against Notre Dame for the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. Notre Dame won 23-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass against Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia's Cash Jones celebrates his 32-yard touchdown reception with teammates Oscar Delp and Dillon Bell against Notre Dame for the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden converges on Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive backs Dan Jackson and KJ Bolden tackle Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) walk off of the field after Stockton fumbled the ball on a sack by Notre Dame during the first half in the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. Notre Dame scored a touchdown on the next play. Notre Dame won 23-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker celebrates a third down stop against Notre Dame for the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton passes against Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp picks up a 21- yard reception against Notre Dame for the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia players try to block a successful field goal attempt by Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Peyton Woodring kicks a 41-yard field goal for Georgia game against Notre Dame for the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith makes a catch over Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith makes a catch over Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter kicks a 48-yard field at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard attempts a pass at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass against Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton is brought down by Notre Dame's Xavier Watts after a 6-yard gain at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgias Dillon Bell can't haul in a pass defended by Notre Dame's Christian Gray at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne picking up yardage before fumbling at the Notre Dame 10 yard line at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne picking up yardage before fumbling at the Notre Dame 10 yard line at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame linebacker Jaiden Ausberry recovers a Trevor Etienne fumble at the Notre Dame 10 yard line at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton is brought down by Notre Dame linebacker at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass against Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett cuts back for a gain against Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett picks up yardage as Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts tries to bring hiim down at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts to pass against Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton is chased by Notre Dame lineman Howard Cross III at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith is brought down by Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during timeout at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets quarterback Gunner Stockton after Georgia failed to score on a fourth and 5 play on the Notre Dame 9-yard line at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier is chased by Notre Dame linebacker Jaiden Ausberry at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass against Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price stiff-arms Georgia defensive back Daniel Harris on the way to a seven-yard gain at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarteback Gunner Stockton is upended after a six-yard gain by Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and celebrates stopping Notre Dame on a fourth and one play in the third quarter of the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defenders put pressure on Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia lineman Christen Miller chases Notre Dame quarteback Riley Leonard at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka (44) sacks Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) during the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. Notre Dame won 23-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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