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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) prepares to throw a ball during pregame warmups before an NCAA football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton throws a ball during pregame warmups before an NCAA football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor reacts as he and other players take the field for pregame warmups before an NCAA football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks out with Georgia players before their SEC football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (left) and Georgia offensive lineman Zykie Helton (center) walk out of the locker room before their SEC football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (front left) greets Georgia safety Blake Stewart (center) and others before their SEC football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) greets Georgia offensive lineman Cortez Smith before their SEC football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (left) talks with a staff member before their SEC football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Alabama fans react after scoring during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Jaden Reddell (left) and Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (right) celebrate during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Jaden Reddell (center) runs the ball during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie makes a catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (center) reacts during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia and Alabama line up at the line of scrimmage during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys makes a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

A Georgia fan reacts among Alabama fans during the first half in an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (center) reacts after recovering a fumble by Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (not pictured) during the first half of their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton runs against Alabama linebacker Luke Metz in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a non-call by an official during the first half against Alabama of their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys (center right) celebrates his touchdown catch with Georgia running back Nick Peal (center left) during the first half against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass during the first half against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets Georgia offensive lineman Zykie Helton (right) after a Georgia touchdown during the first half against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell runs against Georgia linebacker Chris Cole during the first half in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell is tackled by Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson during the first half in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Alabama running back EJ Crowell scores a one-yard rushing touchdown against Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. and Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (right) during the first half in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Alabama running back EJ Crowell celebrates his one-yard rushing touchdown during the first half in their SEC football game against Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts after Alabama was called for a personal foul, giving Georgia a first down during the fourth quarter in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. Georgia won 20-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton celebrates his 14-yard rushing touchdown with Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie during the third quarter against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. Georgia won 20-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring (right) follows through on the go-ahead 23-yard field goal during the fourth quarter against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. Georgia won 20-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton scores a 14-yard rushing touchdown during the third quarter against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. Georgia won 20-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton scores a 14-yard rushing touchdown against Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb and Alabama defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. during the third quarter in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. Georgia won 20-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson celebrates his team's 20-17 win against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Zykie Helton celebrates his team's 20-17 win against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Earnest Greene III celebrates with a staff member after Georgia’s 20-17 win against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring celebrates with a staff member after Georgia’s 20-17 win against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. Woodring had the go-ahead field goal to take the lead in the fourth quarter. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson celebrates Georgia's 20-17 win against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart runs off of the field after his team's 20-17 win against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Drew Bobo celebrates Georgia's 20-17 win against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with friends after his team's 20-17 win against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell after Georgia’s 20-17 win against Alabama in their SEC football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Al. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) prepares to throw a ball during pregame warmups before an NCAA football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Hyosub Shin/AJC) (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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