Alabama Exposed Georgia's Kryptonite, As They Left Atlanta With Respect And A Trophy

As the countdown began on the video board to start the SEC Championship, you could feel the emotions, as both fan bases rose to their feet in anticipation of the opening kickoff. We've been waiting for this game for over a month, as both teams were on a collision course for Atlanta. After starting the game as underdogs, Alabama left the field as Champions, defeating Georgia, 41-24.

If you've paid attention to Georgia this season, the defense has been mostly unstoppable, ranking first in the country and racking up stats. Well tonight it was the opposing team breaking records and padding the stats, humbling the Dawgs in the process. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young had been preparing all week leading up to this game for a defense that could force him into mistakes or bring out turnovers from pressure. Turns out, Young was going to break SEC Championship records with his performance Saturday night.

Coming into the title game, opposing quarterbacks against Georgia only averaged 150.8 yards per game, throwing five touchdowns and 12 interceptions. But, they hadn't played Bryce Young yet, who decided to have one of his best career games. The Alabama quarterback threw for 421 yards, while rushing for another 40 yards and finishing the game with four touchdowns.

Young was named the game’s MVP after setting an SEC Championship Game record for passing yards, while his 461 total yards broke another record.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 04: Brian Branch #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks up a pass to Ladd McConkey #84 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the second quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)