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What Kirby Smart said after Georgia’s SEC championship defeat

Kirby Smart talks about Georgia’s humbling SEC championship loss to Alabama

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart suffered his first loss since 2021 against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship. Alabama remains a thorn in the side for Georgia football. The Crimson Tide have defeated Georgia in four SEC championship games and a national championship in recent years.

Kirby Smart and Georgia did a lot of good things against Alabama. Unfortunately a few mistakes stand out as reasons Georgia was unable to topple the Crimson Tide. Georgia’s pass rush failed to pressure Jalen Milroe quickly with much frequency. The Georgia offense had a costly turnover inside its own red zone. Georgia had a season-high in penalties, including a false start before a missed field goal.

What did Kirby Smart have to say after Georgia’s loss to Alabama?

Jalen Milroe quoted Jalen Hurts to explain how Alabama took down Georgia

Jalen Milroe quoted the perfect former Alabama player after beating Georgia.

After winning the SEC championship game over Georgia, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe paid homage to a former Crimson Tide star in his postgame interview.

While talking with CBS Sports’ Jenny Dell about how he and Alabama defeated Georgia, Milroe provided a variation of some quotes by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who played for Alabama in college.

Milroe gave his own spins of Hurts’ “Keep the main thing the main thing” and “I had a purpose before everybody had an opinion.” adages, which shows that the respect runs deep for Hurts from Milroe.

If you’re an Alabama fan, you’ve got to love this homage to one of the Crimson Tide’s most notable talents in the NFL.

Hurts also recently showed Milroe some love ahead of his big SEC title game appearance.

This is really cool to see these two supporting each other, as Hurts tries to guide the Eagles to a Super Bowl win and Milroe just won another SEC title for Alabama.

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Social media reacts: Georgia falls painfully close in loss to Alabama

Georgia football fans feel the familiar pain of losing to Alabama

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs lost, 27-24, to the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship game.

Georgia played better in the second half, but could not overcome a 17-7 halftime deficit. The Bulldogs coughed up a costly fumble and had their most penalties in a game this season.

Give credit to Alabama and quarterback Jalen Milroe, who bounced back from a couple of rough opening drives to fuel a Crimson Tide victory. Milroe’s ability to extend plays and run killed Georgia all game. The dual-threat quarterback put the game on ice with a first down late in the fourth quarter. Milroe actually fumbled on the clutch conversion, but he recovered his own fumble.

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey and tight end Brock Bowers both bravely battled through ankle injuries in Georgia’s defeat. The Bulldogs cut Alabama’s lead to three points twice in the fourth quarter, but were not able to get the ball back with a chance to go ahead.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck played solid. The Georgia running game was productive.

A few key plays stand out for Georgia. A missed 50-yard field goal after a false start in the first half, a fumble on a reverse play and Isaiah Bond’s questionable fourth down catch cost Georgia mightily.

How did Georgia football social media respond to the Bulldogs’ first loss in 29 games?

Social media weighs in on what Alabama’s win means for CFP

Fans go wild over No. 8 Alabama’s upset win over No. 1 Georgia in the 2023 SEC Championship. What could this mean for the College Football Playoff?

Entering the SEC Championship game, Alabama was ranked eight and Georgia was the No. 1 team in all the land, according to the most recent College Football Playoff rankings. That will change after the Crimson Tide’s 27-24 win over the Bulldogs in Atlanta.

There’s no telling what will happen, as the committee has been a bit vague in their explanations of each rankings. However, Alabama’s ability to defeat the top-ranked team at a neutral site must account for something.

Fans took to social media after the game to share their thoughts on the Tide’s win, their chances of making the playoffs and which four teams deserve to be in the playoffs.

Best Alabama apparel and gear to celebrate the Crimson Tide’s 2023 SEC Championship

Celebrate Alabama’s 2023 SEC championship with the best gear including hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and more.

The Alabama Crimson Tide have done it again.

No. 8 Alabama pulled off the upset of No. 1 Georgia, 27-24 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

Snapping Georgia’s 29-game winning streak, the Crimson Tide earned their eighth SEC championship in the last 12 years.

While Alabama’s College Football Playoff future remains uncertain, the Crimson Tide took care of business today, earning another conference championship, and now it’s time to celebrate.

If you’re looking for a holiday gift for the Alabama fan in your life, or if you just want to treat yourself, check out our Alabama Crimson Tide holiday gift guide.

Best Alabama Crimson Tide 2023 SEC Championship gear:

Alabama defeats Georgia to win 2023 SEC Championship, 27-24

Alabama defeats top-ranked Georgia 27-24 to become the 2023 SEC Champions.

Alabama football defeated top-ranked Georgia with a final score of 27-24 to win the 2023 SEC Championship. Now, the question remains: Will the Crimson Tide be in the top four teams to make the College Football Playoff?

No. 1 Georgia got out to an early lead in the first quarter, but Alabama answered quick and never gave up the lead.

The Crimson Tide defense was alive and well, stopping a strong offense headlined by quarterback Carson Beck.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had a strong performance full off smart plays and key contributions in the air and on the ground. The Crimson Tide’s postseason fate now rests in the hands of the College Football Playoff Committee, who will reveal their final rankings tomorrow.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to cover Alabama football as the postseason gets underway.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium to host SEC Championship through 2031

The SEC Championship Game will continue to be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta through the year 2031

Falcons fans who are enjoying Saturday’s SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta can rest easy knowing the conference title matchup won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

The SEC announced earlier this week that the game will continue to be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through at least the year 2031.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium has served as the game site since 2017. The Georgia Bulldogs have played in the SEC Championship game six out of the last seven years. The Bulldogs currently trail the Alabama Crimson Tide, 20-10, late in the third quarter.

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LOOK: Fans react to unexpected first half of SEC Championship game

Alabama leads Georgia 17-7 after the first half of the SEC Championship. see what fans had to say about it.

Alabama football, ranked No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff ranking, holds a 17-7 lead over top-ranked Georgia at the half.

Fans were quick to social media to react to the score, the performance and any observations crucial to the game.

After a slow start for the Crimson Tide’s offense, the team came alive and has been able to effectively move the ball down the field.

The Kevin Steele-led defense for Alabama has been stellar and will look to play the final two quarters with just as much intensity, if not more.

Though the Dawgs are down, they are far from being out of it. There is a lot of football left to play.

Here are some of the top posts on social media reacting to the SEC Championship game, so far.

LOOK: Social media reacts to Will Reichard breaking the CFB points record

Social media shows love to Alabama kick Will Reichard after he broke the college football all-time points record.

Alabama football kicker Will Reichard officially stands alone as the all-time leading points scorer in college football history after a first quarter field goal in the 2023 SEC Championship.

Reichard joined the Crimson Tide as a member of the 2019 recruiting class and he has been a major contributor every year that he’s been with the program.

The field goal put him at 533 career points scored, surpassing former Navy wide receiver Keenan Reynolds. After he made the field goal, fans took to social media to show love to the kicker in his last season.

Here are the best reactions and sentiments shared to social media from Alabama fans and college football fans alike.

Will Reichard makes college football history as all-time points leader

Alabama kicker Will Reichard has officially made history as the all-time points leader in college football

Alabama football kicker Will Reichard officially stands alone as the all-time leading points scorer in college football history.

Reichard tied former Navy wide receiver Keenan Reynolds with 530 career points scored with an impressive Iron Bowl performance to end the regular season. He wasted no time in surpassing him, and setting a new record with a first quarter field goal.

He will have an opportunity to build on his record and separate himself from the pack throughout the remainder of the SEC Championship as the Crimson Tide closes out the 2023 season.

A native of Hoover, Alabama, Reichard was a member of the 2019 recruiting class and his impact was felt as soon as he stepped on campus.

Reichard’s college career was special in the eyes of Alabama fans and he will now be remembered as one of the best to ever play the game as he will likely look to continue his career at the professional level.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to cover Will Reichard and Alabama football as they finish their season.

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