Georgia stock report: SEC title cause for celebration, Ohio State pairing cause for concern

Kelee Ringo LSU vs. Georgia (2022 SEC Championship Game) Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) during the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

December 5, 2022 at 3:27 p.m. UTC

By Mike Griffith, DawgNation

ATHENS — Georgia football “checked the box” on Saturday and is ready for greater heights.

There is plenty of video evidence that the No. 1-ranked Bulldogs celebrated their 50-30 win over LSU in the SEC Championship Game in fitting fashion.

And, why not?

This 2022 team — which Kirby Smart has said cannot be comprehended — has actually exceeded the 2021 group on the field to this point.

This “reloaded” Georgia team, filled with new blood and former backups, stepped into the shoes of the legendary NFL first-round talents before them and measured up.

A daunting matchup with Ohio State is next in the CFP Peach Bowl Semifinal at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31, but first, some perspective on the SEC Champs.