No. 2 Texas will be taking on No. 5 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, but their real-life Longhorn mascot, Bevo XV, will not be present at the game. The SEC cited limited sideline space and concerns for the safety of Bevo as the reasons for not allowing him to travel to Atlanta. This decision comes as a disappointment for Longhorn fans, considering the history between Bevo and Uga, Georgia’s bulldog mascot. The two mascots had an incident at the Sugar Bowl last year, and the absence of Bevo at this year’s SEC Championship game adds another chapter to their rivalry. While Uga XI did not make the trip to Texas in October, he is expected to be on the sidelines at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for this highly anticipated match-up. Despite Bevo’s absence, Texas and Georgia are ready to face off in a game that will determine the SEC Champion. Fans can expect an exciting showdown between these two powerhouse teams as they fight for the coveted title. Stay tuned for more updates on this historic game scheduled to take place on Sunday in Atlanta.
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