By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | December 7, 2025
The Georgia Bulldogs finally broke through.
After four straight SEC Championship losses to Alabama — and years of heartbreak inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Georgia ended both streaks Saturday with a commanding 28–7 win over the Crimson Tide in the 2025 SEC Championship Game.
The victory not only secures Georgia’s sixth SEC title but also strengthens their bid for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. Both teams entered the matchup widely expected to make the postseason field.
Early Defense, Special Teams Set the Tone
Georgia (11-1, 7-1 SEC) took the opening kickoff and immediately leaned on its physical identity. The Bulldogs’ defense smothered Alabama early, and special teams delivered the spark that shifted the game.
A blocked Alabama punt in the first quarter set up short field position, allowing Roderick Robinson II to punch in the game’s opening touchdown. Minutes later, Georgia intercepted a Tide pass, stopping Alabama’s attempt to regain momentum.
Bulldog Offense Finds Its Rhythm
In the second quarter, Georgia extended its lead when Dillon Bell hauled in a touchdown reception, putting the Bulldogs up two scores.
The domination continued after halftime. Nate Frazier broke free on a nine-yard touchdown run with 10 minutes remaining in the third quarter, stretching the Georgia lead to 21–0.
Alabama Strikes Back — Briefly
Alabama (10-2, 7-1 SEC), battling injuries and missing several key players listed as questionable pre-game — including running back Jam Miller and tight ends Josh Cuevas and Danny Lewis Jr. — finally responded with a touchdown to cut the deficit to 21–7.
But Georgia answered immediately. Zachariah Branch, who had been questionable entering the game, helped anchor the defense, and the Bulldogs’ offense kept rolling. Zachariah Branch capped another scoring drive with a 13-yard touchdown reception, pushing the score to 28–7 and sealing the championship.
Breaking the Curse
With the win, Georgia snapped a years-long streak of SEC Championship losses to Alabama and ended its losing streak to the Tide inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Bulldogs — long haunted by Alabama in high-stakes moments — delivered one of the most complete title-game performances in program history.
FanFare, Festivities, and a Weekend Takeover of Atlanta
The SEC Championship once again turned downtown Atlanta into the center of the college football universe. Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosted the SEC’s title matchup for the ninth consecutive year. This marked the fifth championship meeting between Georgia and Alabama, with both teams appearing in the game roughly a dozen times each.
Thousands of fans packed the Georgia World Congress Center for the two-day Dr Pepper SEC FanFare on December 5-6. The free event included interactive games, merchandise vendors, live SEC Network shows, ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast, and a Saturday concert headlined by Ludacris.
Each school also held a pregame pep rally in Hall C on Saturday afternoon, with fans filling the space before heading into the stadium.
Mobile-Only Tickets
As part of updated stadium procedures, all tickets for the championship were fully digital. Fans were urged to download tickets to their mobile wallets in advance and review instructions at www.secsports.social/mobile.
Georgia’s performance ensured the stadium stayed red — and loud — for hours after the final whistle.
With the win, the Bulldogs leave Atlanta not only as SEC champions, but with the satisfaction of finally shutting the door on a long Alabama-shaped shadow.
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