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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) makes a long first down catch in the first quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Silver lining: Young, Alabama should contend again in 2022

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 02:46 PM EST

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) strips the ball from Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) in the first quarter. Georgia recovered and appeared to score but it was ruled an incomplete pass at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Auburn Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide 1/11/2022

Jan. 11, 2022 12:05 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, left, catches the go-ahead touchdown against Alabama defensive back Khyree Jackson (6) to take a 19-18 lead in the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff championship football game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Jackson State Tigers at Alabama A&M Bulldogs 1/10/2022

Jan. 11, 2022 10:37 AM EST

Georgia's Zamir White celebrates after running for a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Notebook: Alabama struggled to turn red zone trips into TDs

By Michael Marot Jan. 11, 2022 01:28 AM EST

Georgia's Devonte Wyatt hits Alabama's Bryce Young as he throws during the first half of the College Football Playoff championship football game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Young, Alabama can't summon comeback minus 2 best receivers

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 12:38 AM EST

Georgia wins first national title in 41 years, defeating Alabama 33-18 in the College Football Playoff championship.

Jan. 10, 2022 11:57 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Georgia wins first national title in 41 years, defeating Alabama 33-18 in the College Football Playoff championship. ...

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) works against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Alabama plays Georgia in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Two roads: Young, Bennett take different paths to CFP stage

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2022 01:20 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban, center, watches from the sideline during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Analysis: Alabama confident it can beat Georgia in rematch

By John Zenor Jan. 08, 2022 12:14 PM EST

The Alabama team disembarks from a plane Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis. Alabama is scheduled to play Georgia on Monday in the College Football Playoff championship game. (Michelle Pemberton/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Missouri Tigers 1/8/2022

Jan. 07, 2022 09:11 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban takes questions during College Football Playoff championship team arrivals at Indianapolis Airport on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. Alabama and Georgia are scheduled to play in the NCAA college championship game on Jan. 10. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
ATP Challenger Bendigo, Australia Men Singles

Jan. 07, 2022 09:11 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban, second from left, and the team get off the plane at an airport in Indianapolis on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Alabama is scheduled to play Georgia on Monday in the College Football Playoff championship game. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Alabama, Georgia receive warm welcome in frigid Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Jan. 07, 2022 09:09 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) scores on a receiving touchdown, in front of Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff Orange Bowl game Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Michigan Wolverines at UCF Knights 12/30/2021

Dec. 31, 2021 11:35 PM EST

Georgia defensive back Derion Kendrick intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Daylen Baldwin during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Angry Dawgs: No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2021 11:10 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban walks onto the field before the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Repeat or revenge: Alabama vs. Georgia, again, for CFP title

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2021 11:04 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban wanders the field before an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama at Auburn 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:11 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) makes a catch as Missouri defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (14) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Missouri at Georgia 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, left, talks with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart before the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky at Georgia 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Oct 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia at Auburn 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 03:13 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, exits the field after walking it before an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mercer at Alabama 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:45 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) dives into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
SCS at Alabama A&M 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:17 PM EDT