Alabama, trailing 24-20 midway through the fourth quarter, rallied behind quarterback Bryce Young’s masterful performance. Young threw for 369 yards and four touchdowns, including a 50-yard strike to wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks to tie the game with under 12 minutes remaining.

The Crimson Tide defense, which had struggled at times during the season, rose to the occasion in the second half. They forced two key turnovers in the fourth quarter, including an interception by linebacker Drew Sanders, to give Young and the offense the chance to seal the victory.

Young, who is widely considered one of the best quarterbacks in college football, was named the SEC Championship Game MVP. He completed 25 of 40 passes and also rushed for 40 yards.

The loss marked the end of Georgia’s 15-game winning streak, which included a perfect regular season. The Bulldogs had been favored by many to win the national championship this year.

With their SEC Championship victory, Alabama has secured a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide will face the No. 4 seed, to be determined, in the semifinals on December 31.

The SEC Championship Game added another chapter to the historic rivalry between Alabama and Georgia. The two programs have met four times in the championship game, with Alabama now holding a 3-1 advantage.

Alabama will now turn their attention to the College Football Playoff, where they will be seeking their 19th national championship. Georgia, despite the loss, remains a contender for the national title and will likely receive an at-large bid to the playoff.