ATLANTA — On Monday night, the Georgia Bulldogs beat Texas Christian University for a back-to-back win in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Georgia becomes the first team to repeat as champions in the CFP era and the first team to repeat since Alabama in 2011 and 2012.
Fans celebrated all night after the win but packing out bars, purchasing new championship merchandise, and students rang the Chapel Bell in Athens.
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Georgians, state officials and organizations showed support and reacted to the bulldogs’ win on social media.
CONGRATS @GeorgiaFootball !!
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 10, 2023
Back to Back! 🫡
Another year, another title for our undefeated, national champion @GeorgiaFootball Bulldogs!
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) January 10, 2023
This team has inspired us every step of the way, and our family could not be prouder to support them from Athens to LA. Congratulations to all of Dawg Nation, and #GoDawgs! https://t.co/p3uxMlezOD pic.twitter.com/6qpyGqZcaQ
For Georgia pic.twitter.com/KiDlzAqy7d
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 10, 2023
Congratulations @GeorgiaFootball!#GoDawgs | #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/dhbRHPwj8u
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) January 10, 2023
Official plans for a UGA championship parade will be announced later this week.
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