ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It looked like it would be a defensive battle early, and a blocked punt by UGA’s Cole Speer put the Bulldogs in prime position to seize the advantage in Saturday’s 28-7 SEC championship game win over Alabama.

The blocked punt put UGA on Alabama’s 21-yard line, and quarterback Gunner Stockton tossed a 1-yard pass to Roderick Robinson II for the score, giving the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.

It was Robinson’s first collegiate reception and touchdown.

Georgia's Cole Speer (83) blocks a punt by Alabama punter Blake Doud (38) during the first half of a Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Mike Stewart | AP)

UGA followed with a Daylen Everette intercepti

See Full Page