National chapion game

The score is now Bennett knew he had a free play as Alabama's defense jumped offsides, and he certainly took advantage with a throw that has quickly rewritten the script in this back-and-forth drama. Georgia went for two and failed to convert, leaving the National Championship game as a one-point affair in the fourth quarter. Alabama took over inside the Georgia Red Zone after a wild fumble recovery by the Crimson Tide defense.

A roughing the passer penalty on Georgia set up Alabama with first and goal at the six-yard line. On third and goal, Bryce Young completed a pass to tight end Cameron Latu in the end zone for the touchdown, regaining the lead for Alabama.

The Tide failed on the two-point conversion. They now lead in the fourth quarter. The momentum has shifted in Indianapolis following a bizarre - and costly - turnover by Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett.

Pressured out of the pocket, the Bulldogs signal-caller was unable to throw the ball away, as the pigskin slipped out of his hand and bounced precariously toward the sideline.

Jogging casually, Alabama's Brian Branch corralled the football, and unknowingly kept his front foot in bounds despite thinking it was a dead ball. The game's officials initially ruled the play a fumble, a call that was upheld after further review, giving the Crimson Tide possession in the Red Zone.

After Georgia found the end zone for the first time tonight, on the next drive, Alabama came up short and had to settle for yet another field goal. Bryce Young completed a yard pass to wide receiver Agiye Hall to get Alabama to the Georgia five-yard line.

But the Tide couldn't push it in for the score. It's now Georgia 13, Alabama 12 in the fourth quarter. ET, January 11, Sort by Latest Oldest Dropdown arrow. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and defensive back Lewis Cine celebrate after the win. Top cornerback Josh Jobe will also miss the final game, as will offensive guard Emil Ekiyor.

The Crimson Tide's depth will be put to the test against perhaps the only team in the nation that can match them talent-wise. Georgia: The Dawgs recaptured some of their momentum after crushing Michigan in a game that wasn't even as close as the final score. Georgia features one of the great defenses in college football history after allowing game averages of Unfortunately, the one performance that cleared that mark was Alabama's 41 points in a point Georgia defeat in the SEC title game.

Despite five straight years of top finishes, coach Kirby Smart's tenure in Athens has been defined by being not quite good enough to beat the Tide. Smart is against Saban, while Georgia hasn't beaten the Bama since Hanging over the proceedings is one fact: Georgia has not won a national championship since Smart was hired to bring a national championship back to Athens, Georgia.

Monday night could define his legacy. NFL Coaching Updates. College Football. College Basketball. Fantasy Football. Fantasy Baseball. Fantasy Basketball. Fantasy Hockey. Premier League. La Liga. Serie A. Champions League. Europa League. International Soccer.

Scottish Premiership. Fantasy Premier League. Women's College Basketball. Sports Business. Bay Area. Kansas City. Las Vegas. Los Angeles. New Orleans. New York. San Antonio. San Diego. Tampa Bay. Washington DC. Thanks to a pair of late touchdown passes by Stetson Bennett and a game-sealing pick-six by Kelee Ringo , No. With the win, the Bulldogs claimed their first national title since and avenged their SEC Championship Game loss to the Crimson Tide just weeks earlier.

Nobody asked the question, the most unfair question a coach or player can be asked the morning after winning a championship , when the euphoria is still at peak levels and nobody has slept much and all anybody really wants is to travel back home to see family and friends and maybe visit their two-stoplight hometown to exhale and reflect. Nobody asked. Not this day. Not this time. The need for 6 a. The Bulldogs will be at the top for a while.