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Georgia's Stetson Bennett celebrates after the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. Georgia won 33-18. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Column: Georgia wipes away 41 years of frustration

By Paul Newberry Jan. 11, 2022 01:07 AM EST

Georgia's Brock Bowers is congratulated after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Georgia beats Alabama 33-18 for national title

Jan. 10, 2022 03:11 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

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Smart can rewrite legacy by ending Georgia's title drought

By Charles Odum Jan. 03, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) is tackled by Michigan defensive lineman Donovan Jeter (95) and linebacker Michael Barrett (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 59-18. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
CFP: Orange Bowl semi pits star defenses in Michigan-Georgia

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2021 01:47 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

Fans meander along Paul W. Bryant Drive with Bryant-Denny Stadium's south facade as a backdrop Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Only 20,000 fans were allowed to attend the NCAA college football game between Alabama and Texas A&M, meaning many did not travel to the city, while others sought social opportunities at restaurants and bars. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jones throws deep, No. 2 Alabama tops No. 13 Texas A&M 52-24

By John Zenor Oct. 03, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 1984, file photo, Auburn head coach Pat Dye, center, rushes onto the field after his team beat Michigan 9-7 in the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome in New Orleans. Former Auburn coach Pat Dye, who took over a downtrodden football program in 1981 and turned it into a Southeastern Conference power, has died. He was 80. Lee County Coroner Bill Harris said Dye passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at the Compassus Bethany House in Auburn, Ala.(AP Photo, File)
Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye dies at 80

By John Zenor Jun. 01, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

Georgia placekicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) celebrates with Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner (89) after kicking a filed goal in the first half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Texas A&M in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Georgia vs Georgia Tech: A rivalry that lost its luster

By Paul Newberry Nov. 29, 2019 10:06 AM EST

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) breaks away from Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-17. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
No. 6 Georgia faces Missouri in another key SEC East game

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 03:04 PM EST

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

Coach Vince Dooley watches the game from the sidelines, 1965. (Floyd Jillson/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Welcome to Dooley Field: Georgia honors longtime coach

By Paul Newberry Sep. 07, 2019 06:09 PM EDT

Correction: T25-Murray State-Georgia Preview story

Sep. 06, 2019 09:40 AM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — In a story Sept. 6 previewing the Murray State-Georgia college football game, The Associated Press reported erroneously the Georgia kicker as...

No. 3 Georgia big favorite in home opener against Murray St

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 01:17 PM EDT
Murray State (1-0) at No. 3 Georgia (1-0), Saturday at 4 p.m. EDT (ESPN2). Line: Georgia by 48 1/2. Series record: Georgia leads 1-0. ...

In this circa 1988 photo, AP sports writer Ed Shearer covers an NCAA college football game between Georgia and Tennessee at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. Shearer, a longtime sports writer with The Associated Press who covered the Olympics, Super Bowl, World Series and Hank Aaron's 715th homer but left his most lasting mark as the "SEC Seer," a prognosticator of Southern football known throughout the nation, died Monday., June 14, 2019. He was 82. (AP Corporate Archives via AP)
Longtime AP sports writer Ed Shearer dies at 82

By Paul Newberry Jun. 24, 2019 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Vince Dooley poses for a photo while signing autographs before a game between Georgia and Tennessee in Athens, Ga. Georgia is planning to honor Hall of Fame former coach Vince Dooley by naming the field at Sanford Stadium in his honor. A ceremony has been planned for Georgia’s 2019 opening game on Sept. 7 against Murray State to dedicate Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. (Jenn Finch/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Georgia athletic board approves naming field for Dooley

May. 03, 2019 05:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Vince Dooley poses for a photo while signing autographs before a game between Georgia and Tennessee in Athens, Ga. Georgia is planning to honor Hall of Fame former coach Vince Dooley by naming the field at Sanford Stadium in his honor. A ceremony has been planned for Georgia’s 2019 opening game on Sept. 7 against Murray State to dedicate Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. (Jenn Finch/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Georgia plans to name Sanford Stadium field for Vince Dooley

By Charles Odum May. 02, 2019 12:13 PM EDT