ATLANTA — Georgia left no doubt about the direction of its football program with its dominant 28-7 SEC championship game win over Alabama on Saturday.

ATLANTA — As Oscar Delp came off the field, he had a message to those close enough to hear.

ATLANTA — Ty Simpson left Mercedes-Benz Stadium battered, beaten and burned by the “Fire, Passion and Energy” Kirby Smart has preached throughout the season.

ATHENS — Kirby Smart knows there were plenty of doubters of Georgia entering Saturday.

ATLANTA — As defensive line Jordan Hall hobbled off the field on crutches, he carried a belt in his hand.