"That took courage": Georgia fans applaud Kirby Smart's trick play call against Texas in the SEC championship game

Kirby Smart’s Georgia orchestrated an exciting and noteworthy moment during the SEC championship game against Texas on Saturday. They made a trick play that shifted the momentum, leaving fans in awe.

With the game tied at 13, Texas' defense delivered a pivotal stop on third down deep inside Georgia’s territory in the fourth quarter, forcing the Bulldogs to punt. Facing fourth down and five yards from a first down at their own 30-yard line, Georgia's punt team took a bold gamble.

The Bulldogs capitalized on Texas' lapse in awareness with a clever end-around that gained nine yards and secured a crucial first down while the Longhorns expected to have the ball. This bold play set the stage for a drive that led to a field goal, giving Georgia a 16-13 lead.

The risky call by Kirby Sart’s team was met with widespread acclaim on social media, with fans praising its ingenuity and execution. Here’s a look at some of the reactions online:

"Trick play!! That took courage."

Other reactions to the play:

"Smart was like f**k it, let’s see if this works," a fan wrote.

"Texas out coached by Georgia on that critical play," another fan wrote.

"This is Dan Campbell’s favorite week of football here," a fan commented.

Kirby Smart leads Georgia to SEC title in overtime

It went down to overtime in Atlanta before Georgia edged Texas for the SEC title. Backup quarterback Gunner Stockton, who has limited playing time this season, stepped off the bench following Carson Beck's injury and orchestrated a stunning 22-19 overtime victory.

Stockton led the Bulldogs down the field, orchestrating a touchdown and two field goals, showing poise under pressure. However, during a critical overtime run, he took a fierce hit that sent his helmet flying, marking a dramatic moment that led to the winning touchdown.

The victory marks the third SEC title for the Bulldogs under Kirby Smart. However, this time it comes with a greater reward. The victory has earned them a coveted first-round bye in the newly expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.

Texas fell short of claiming an SEC title in its inaugural season in the league. Both of its losses this season have come at the hands of the Bulldogs, who triumphed 30-15 during their regular-season matchup in Austin.