Despite facing a significant setback with their starting quarterback being sidelined halfway through the SEC Championship, the Georgia Bulldogs showcased remarkable resilience and managed to secure a victory against Texas for the second time this season. This remarkable feat was achieved with the help of running back Trevor Etienne, who scored the winning touchdown in overtime.

Georgia's Comeback Victory Shifts College Football Playoff Dynamics

Georgia's Early Struggles and Comeback

The SEC Championship game started off slowly for both Georgia and Texas. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers threw an early interception, and the two teams combined for four punts in the first two quarters. Texas took a 6-3 lead into the break, but Georgia's Carson Beck went down with an injury on the final play of the second quarter. Stockton came in and led the Bulldogs on a 75-yard scoring drive, capped by a touchdown from Trevor Etienne, extending Georgia's lead to 13-6 just before the end of the third quarter.The Dawgs' impressive 75-yard drive demonstrated their ability to overcome adversity and mount a comeback. This momentum carried them through the rest of the game, as they continued to make crucial plays and keep Texas at bay.

Texas' Late Rally and Overtime Drama

Finally, Texas broke through offensively and tied the game early in the fourth quarter with a 41-yard touchdown strike from Ewers to DeAndre Moore Jr. Georgia responded with a field goal to take a 16-13 lead with under five minutes remaining. However, Ewers tossed an interception, giving Georgia a chance to seal the win. But Stockton also threw an interception soon after, keeping the game alive.In overtime, Texas managed to take a 19-16 lead with a field goal. But once again, Stockton led Georgia down the field. He took a huge hit while scrambling and his helmet came off, but he didn't give up. Beck came back on the field for the final snap, and Etienne ran up the middle for a walk-off touchdown, securing Georgia's victory.

Impact on Texas' Playoff Implications

With the loss, Texas will not have a first-round bye in the playoffs. Their head coach Steve Sarkisian's squad can rank no higher than the No. 5 seed, as the top four seeds in the bracket are reserved for conference champions.Despite their loss, the Longhorns still have a convincing argument as one of the strongest squads unable to claim their conference championship. They hold a 11-2 record and are likely to host a first-round game in Austin. However, which seed they will claim depends on the results of the Big Ten Championship on Saturday night. If Oregon wins, Texas will likely be the No. 5 seed over Penn State. If Penn State wins, Oregon's only loss this season will make them a likely choice for the fifth seed.As one of college football's top squads all season, Texas is likely to claim either the fifth or sixth seed in Sunday's selection show. But their SEC Championship loss has added an extra game to their path to the National Championship.