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Georgia's Nolan Smith celebrates with head coach Kirby Smart after the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. Georgia won 33-18. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:04 AM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9), right, is sacked by Alabama's Brian Branch (14) and Will Anderson Jr. during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
With CFP title on line, Georgia gets another crack at 'Bama

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2022 12:35 PM EST

FILE - Georgia football coach Vince Dooley is carried off the field after Georgia defeated Notre Dame 17-10 in the Sugar Bowl college football game Jan. 1, 1981, in New Orleans. Dooley loves history _ especially the kind he says favors his beloved Bulldogs. Dooley believes a rematch will work in Georgia's advantage against Alabama in the College Football Playoff title game on Monday night in Indianapolis. Dooley also has faith Georgia's defense will fare better in its second chance against Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe, File)
Column: State on edge as Bulldogs try to end 41-year drought

By Paul Newberry Jan. 08, 2022 06:51 PM EST

Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) sacks Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) 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)
Analysis: Georgia can lean on defense -- history -- vs Tide

By Charles Odum Jan. 08, 2022 12:20 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

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins speaks to an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia routs Georgia Tech 45-0, looks ahead to Bama

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2021 03:14 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) is sacked by Georgia linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia at rarified heights, challenge is to finish No. 1

By Paul Newberry Oct. 11, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

Artwork showing legendary Grambling football coach Eddie Robinson is displayed at the College Football Hall of Fame, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Atlanta. The Hall has a new exhibit dedicated to historically black colleges and universities. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Column: A tribute to the trailblazers of college football

By Paul Newberry Sep. 17, 2021 03:23 PM EDT

Georgia Tech wide receiver Avery Boyd (9) catches the pass against Kennesaw State defensive back Erwin Byrd (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
UAB at Georgia 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 29, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, and his daughter Ivanka Trump, right, watch as former football player Herschel Walker, center, throws a football during White House Sports and Fitness Day on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Walker registered to vote on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Georgia as Donald Trump has been urging the former football great to join the U.S. Senate in the state as a Republican. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Herschel Walker registers in Georgia; run for Senate next?

By Jeff Amy Aug. 23, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Herschel Walker talks about 150 years of college football during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Day in Hoover, Ala. Walker appears to have a coveted political profile for a potential Senate candidate in Georgia. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
As Herschel Walker eyes Senate run, a turbulent past emerges

By Brian Slodysko, Bill Barrow And Jake Bleiberg Jul. 23, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 8 Baylor, No. 5 Georgia seek to recover in Sugar Bowl

By Steve Megargee Dec. 08, 2019 03:37 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor (4) extends the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Taylor over 200 again in No. 15 Badgers’ 37-21 win over Neb

By Eric Olson Nov. 16, 2019 04:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Taylor was selected to the AP Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
No. 13 Wisconsin will try to rebound against No. 3 Ohio St

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 02:04 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke drops back to pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Spartans' re-tooled offense to face No. 8 Badgers' No. 1 D

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 11, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio shout to a player during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Taylor, No. 8 Wisconsin to host Big Ten foe Michigan State

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, right, and Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason meet on the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. LSU won 66-38. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No Rush: SEC team joining in on spread of air-based offense

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 25, 2019 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Athens, Ga. Notre Dame and Georgia. Two of college football's most storied programs meet for the first time in one of its most famed settings, a game that already feels special because of its historic ramifications but is also likely to have a huge impact on this year's race to the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Bring on the Irish: A historic game between the hedges

By Paul Newberry Sep. 16, 2019 05:57 PM EDT

Notre Dame's Robert Hainsey (72), Julian Okwara (42), Ian Book (12) and Tommy Kraemer (78) sing after beating New Mexico 66-14 after an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kelly and No. 7 Irish look forward to trip to No. 3 Georgia

By John Fineran Sep. 15, 2019 09:43 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) scores on a 37-yard tun against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Taylor scores 4 TDs, No. 19 Wisconsin routs USF 49-0

By Fred Goodall Aug. 30, 2019 11:31 PM EDT