The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs clinched the SEC title in an overtime victory against the No. 2 Texas Longhorns, with a final score of 22-19. This intense matchup, which packed the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with nearly 75,000 fans, saw history being made as it marked the first instance of an overtime scenario in the SEC Championship's 33-year saga, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.

Georgia's initial sluggish offense allowed Texas to rely on the sure foot of kicker Bert Auburn, scoring field goal after field goal until the tables turned when sophomore Gunner Stockton, stepping in for the injured starting quarterback Carson Beck, launched the team's comeback. Beck, who suffered a throwing hand injury just before halftime, returned during overtime to assist in the winning touchdown - a risky move that paid off with Trevor Etienne pushing through Texas' defenses and securing Georgia’s championship claim, as captured by WSB-TV. Kirby Smart, head coach of the Bulldogs, had words of praise for Stockton, stating, "This kid is a winner," further applauding his special talents in a statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Stockton's entrance into the game added the necessary spark, leading to an Etienne touchdown run that gave Georgia the lead for the first time. The back-and-forth clash continued with Texas' WR DeAndre Moore Jr. scoring a tying touchdown, setting the stage for the historic overtime, as detailed by FOX 5 Atlanta. It seems that Georgia had primed themselves for such high-pressure moments, having triumphed in a staggering eight-overtime game against Georgia Tech the previous week.

The Bulldogs' victory secured their third SEC title under Smart and nearly guaranteed them a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff, along with a first-round bye. Texas, coming off its second loss of the season to Georgia, is expected to host a first-round game. The College Football Playoff Committee revealed the full bracket yesterday at noon, as WSB-TV reports.