The Crimson Tide staged a fourth quarter comeback under the leadership of Jalen Hurts to defeat Georgia 35-28.
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Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates after Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates after Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates after Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The Alabama defensive backfield leaps to knock down Georgia's last ditch attempt to score as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The Alabama defensive backfield leaps to knock down Georgia's last ditch attempt to score as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) pressures Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) pressures Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Georgia wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) makes a catch but is out of bounds with Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) defending. Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Georgia wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) makes a catch but is out of bounds with Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) defending. Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) hits Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) as he throws causing an incomplete pass. Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) hits Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) as he throws causing an incomplete pass. Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) comes out to congratulate Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) after Hurts scored the game winning touchdown in relief of Tagovailoa. Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) comes out to congratulate Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) after Hurts scored the game winning touchdown in relief of Tagovailoa. Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown against Georgia. Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) takes the ball to the end zone for the winning score as he is hit by Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20). Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) takes the ball to the end zone for the winning score as he is hit by Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20). Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) is brought down by Georgia defensive back Mark Webb (23) and Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27). Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) leaps high to make a catch between Georgia defensive back Mark Webb (23) and Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27). Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) looks to pass as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) strips the ball from Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) but Smith recovered his own fumble. Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder (30) brings down Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Georgia defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter (13) attempts to bring down Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) as he scrambles out the pocket as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama head coach Nick Saban is all smiles as he applauds a play by Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) breaks up a pass intended for Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) breaks up a pass intended for Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) breaks up a pass intended for Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) rushes as Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) drops Georgia tailback Elijah Holyfield (13) for a loss as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) celebrates with teammates after he scored to tie the game as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against Georgia defensive back Tyrique McGhee (26) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against Georgia defensive back Tyrique McGhee (26) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) catches a touchdown pass from Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) with Georgia defensive back Tyrique McGhee (26) defending as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) catches a touchdown pass from Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) with Georgia defensive back Tyrique McGhee (26) defending as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) sprints up the sidelines for a first down leaving Georgia linebacker Walter Grant (84) on the turf as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) sprints up the sidelines for a first down leaving Georgia linebacker Walter Grant (84) on the turf as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) throws against Georgia as Alabama defeated the Bulldogs 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) throws against Georgia as Alabama defeated the Bulldogs 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) throws under pressure from Georgia defensive lineman Julian Rochester (5) as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) crumples to the turf in pain with what appeared to be an ankle injury as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) pressures Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) forcing him out the pocket as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) pressures Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) forcing him out the pocket as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) evades a tackle by Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) on his way to a touchdown as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) evades a tackle by Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) on his way to a touchdown as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) sprints up the sideline for a touchdown as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws against Georgia as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws against Georgia as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Georgia defenders strip the ball from Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) but Jeudy recovered during Alabama's win over Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) catches a pass over the middle in front of Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defenders leap to block an field goal that Georgia place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) pulled wide left as Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) makes a tackle on a kickoff return of Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) Alabama defeated Georgia 35-38 in the SEC Championship game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) gets tips from Alabama head coach Nick Saban about stretching the ball over the goal line during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) stretches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) bounces through a hole in the Georgia defense during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is pressured by Georgia defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter (13) during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates after making a gain to the Georgia goal line during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) looks for a touchdown call after crossing the goal line against Georgia during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) breaks through a hole in the Georgia defense during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) breaks through a hole in the Georgia defense during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) breaks a big run up the middle against Georgia during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) fights off Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) as he attempts to bring him down in the open field during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) fights off Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) as he attempts to bring him down in the open field during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) breaks up a pass to Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) in the end zone during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) celebrates after sacking Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) and Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) sack Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) reaches out to try and snap Georgia tailback DÕAndre Swift (7) as he runs in the middle during the first half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]