INDIANAPOLIS — The Georgia Bulldogs are national champions!
Georgia beat Alabama 33-18 in the College Football National Championship game on Monday night to win the school’s first national title since 1980.
Stetson Bennett completed 17 of 26 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns. Kelee Ringo returned an interception 79 yards in the fourth quarter to seal it.
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11:56 p.m.
The Georgia Bulldogs are national champions! Nolan Smith sacks Bryce Young on the final play of the National Championship game and the Dawgs are the national champs! Georgia wins 33-18.
11:45 p.m.
GEORGIA PICK-SIX TO SEAL THE WIN! 🐶#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/MHlE9MMZHI
— ESPN (@espn) January 11, 2022
It’s all over! Kelee Ringo intercepts Bryce Young and returns it 79 yards for the touchdown. Georgia takes the 33-18 lead with under a minute to play.
11:39 p.m.
Touchdown Georgia! Bennett hits Brock Bowers for a 15 yard touchdown. Georgia takes the 26-18 lead with 3:33 to play.
11:19 p.m.
WHAT A CATCH 🤩
— ESPN (@espn) January 11, 2022
ADONAI MITCHELL DELIVERED FOR A 40-YARD TD! pic.twitter.com/S86FwsqP1L
What a drive! The Bulldogs respond with a 75 yard touchdown drive. Bennett hit Jemaine Burton for 18 yards, Kenny McIntosh for 10 yards and capped the drive with a 40 yard touchdown to Adonai Mitchell. The two-point attempt was no good. Bulldogs lead 19-18 with eight minutes to go.
Stetson Bennett has 7 pass TD of 40+ yards this season, the most in a season by a Georgia player since Jake Fromm in 2017. pic.twitter.com/3l1cvxmKWC
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 11, 2022
11:07 p.m.
Bama scores a few players later...
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) January 11, 2022
Bama up 18-13 https://t.co/1Yfe1cLO7h
Was it a fumble? On a controversial call, Stetson Bennett is ruled as having fumbled the ball on an attempted pass. Alabama recovers in the red zone. Bryce Young hits Cameron Latu for the touchdown a couple of plays later. Alabama attempts the two-point conversion, but Nolan Smith prevents Young from scoring. Alabama leads 18-13.
Hey Siri…. Show me an incomplete pass…. pic.twitter.com/m6nYuP0bby
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) January 11, 2022
10:57 p.m.
Dawgs D holds strong. Force Bama to another field goal after an incredible goal line stand and we've got a 1 point ballgame with 12:50 left to play.
— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) January 11, 2022
🐶13 - 12🐘#GoDawgs #NationalChampionship
Georgia plays some tough defense at the goal line, prevents Alabama from scoring the touchdown. Alabama settles for the field goal. Georgia leads 13-12.
Georgia Bulldogs have the lead in the national championship game..
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) January 11, 2022
10:50 p.m.
Georgia starts the fourth quarter of the College Football National Championship Game with a 13-9 lead.
10:46 p.m.
Taking over after the blocked field goal, James Cook sprints 67 yards down to the Alabama 13 yard line. Zamar White caps the drive with a 1-yard touchdown and Georgia has its first lead of the game. Georgia leads 13-9.
Georgia's special teams came in CLUTCH 🚫 pic.twitter.com/EY8afWIR3D
— ESPN (@espn) January 11, 2022
10:39 p.m.
Jalen Carter blocks the Alabama field goal attempt to keep the Alabama lead at three. Georgia takes over trailing 9-6 in the third quarter.
10:20 p.m.
Georgia’s Christopher Smith intercepts Bryce Young, but Georgia’s offense follows with a three and out. It was Young’s sixth interception of the season.
For kicking lovers... this is the first National Championship game to feature 5 combined field goals in a half #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/fg6pDigo1F
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 11, 2022
9:45 p.m.
At the half, Alabama leads Georgia 9-6.
Coach Nick Saban told ESPN at halftime that young receivers would have to step up.
“They’ve got talent. So they’ve got to play with competitive character and have a chance to make some plays. They’re capable,” Saban said. “They don’t have the experience, but they’re going to get it tonight.”
Georgia coach Kirby Smart says his team needs to avoid mistakes on offense.
“We’ve got to settle down,” he said. “We haven’t had probably one drive where we didn’t have negative yards starting where we had to back up.”
9:36 p.m.
Jack Podlesney kicks the 49 yard field to bring Georgia back with three. Alabama leads 9-6 in the second.
9:25 p.m.
Alabama kicks another field goal to take a 9-3 lead in the second quarter.
Alabama WR Jameson Williams headed back to the locker room #CFBPlayoff #NationalChampionship #RollTide pic.twitter.com/AaLmkwKoQX
— David Hickox (@DHickoxWSB) January 11, 2022
9:15 p.m.
Alabama’s Will Reichard kicks a 45 yard field goal to put Alabama back on top. The Crimson Tide leads 6-3 in the second quarter. On the drive, Alabama receiver Jameson Williams was injured on a 40 yard reception.
9:05 p.m.
This sick grab from George Pickens leads to UGA FG -
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) January 11, 2022
Tied at 3... 12:35 left in the 2nd Q pic.twitter.com/IpKqwgEGIe
Georgia drives 92 yards with a Stetson Bennett to George Pickens 52 yard pass being the key play. Jack Podlesney kicks the 24 yard field goal as Georgia ties the game at 3-3.
8:58 p.m.
Alabama leads Georgia 3-0 in the National Championship Game at the end of the first quarter, but the Bulldogs have the ball at the Alabama 23 yard line to start the second quarter.
8:35 p.m.
Georgia goes three and out on its first series, including a Christian Harris sack of Stetson Bennett of UGA’s first offensive play of the game.
8:20 p.m.
The Bulldogs thought they had an early 7-0 lead but a turnover was overturned. Alabama kicks a field goal, takes 3-0 lead.
And on 4tn play of game.. UGA gets 1st TO and TD....
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) January 11, 2022
Boys fired up and ready for 'Bama
8:00 p.m.
Here come the Dawgs!
HERE COME THE DAWGS!!! #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/6o0sO0SqEi
— WSB-TV Sports Zone (@WSBTVsports) January 11, 2022
7:45 p.m.
Lee Corso just made his prediction...Go Dawgs!
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) January 11, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Will UGA take this home tonight?
SPECIAL GUEST ALERT: The #CFBPlayoff Trophy is here!
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) January 11, 2022
Road 2 the Championship continues now on Channel 2! #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/JSmlA6sWKB
7:00 p.m.
WSB-TV’s special coverage of the Road 2 The Championship starts RIGHT NOW on Channel 2.
Live at 7p with special coverage on @wsbtv tune in. #GoDawgs #Road2theChampionship #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/feMUPPPljK
— Justin WSB (@WSBTVCameraMan) January 11, 2022
6:40 p.m.
Alabama quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young is on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Heisman Winner Bryce Young warming up #CFBplayoffs pic.twitter.com/k5eYZNPaG1
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) January 10, 2022
6:10 p.m.
The UGA Spike Squad is ready for the Dawgs to win the Natty!
RELATED: Spike Squad makes sign, gets 26 members to National Championship Game.
🗣️ @UGASPIKESQUAD is in the house‼️#GoDawgs #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/5KXIwZEyy1
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) January 10, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Coach Kirby Smart has arrived!
Kirby Smart has arrived and he’s taking a full lap around the field. I’d love to know the music he’s listening to on his AirPods during that walk. #godawgs #CFBplayoffs pic.twitter.com/lBFGkrty00
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) January 10, 2022
5:35 p.m.
Fans have lined up outside the UGA team hotel awaiting the Bulldogs to board the buses and head to the stadium for tonight’s game for the National Championship.
GOOOOOO DAWGS! SIC EM! WOOF WOOF! #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/oInOApyFTk
— WSB-TV Sports Zone (@WSBTVsports) January 10, 2022
5:00 p.m.
The locker room is set for the Georgia Bulldogs. It’s almost time to welcome the Dawgs.
It's almost that time... ⏳#GoDawgs #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/rfxqJEvt4y
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) January 10, 2022
3:57 p.m.
News crews from all over the country are here for the biggest game of the season.
Look at all the media lined up and ready to do TV for the National Championship game . #cfbplayoff pic.twitter.com/9LuEIuO55o
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) January 10, 2022
3:21 p.m.
The Dawgs haven’t arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium yet but when they do, look at the view they will have.
The view from the UGA lockeroom to the field here in Indy for @CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/tHmVlK6DFR
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) January 10, 2022
It won't be long until @GeorgiaFootball runs out of this tunnel to take on Alabama in the national championship.@AlisonWSB and @ZachKleinWSB will be LIVE inside Lucas Oil Stadium coming up on Channel 2 at 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. pic.twitter.com/GPDUTVBauo
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) January 10, 2022
2:50 p.m.
Channel 2 will air our “Road 2 the Championship” special starting at 7 p.m. on Channel 2. The program will feature interviews with players’ family, former Bulldog QB Aaron Murray and more.
Channel 2′s Zach Klein and Alison Mastrangelo are going over the final touches for our live show.
Behind the scenes look at @ZachKleinWSB and @AlisonWSB getting ready for Channel 2 Action News, LIVE in Indianapolis!
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) January 10, 2022
Coverage starts at 4 p.m. and concludes with our "Road 2 the Championship" special at 7 p.m! Watch it only on Channel 2!#2022Indy #CFBPlayoff #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/LBLFvAFfSD
Jan. 9
“For the glory of ‘ol Georgia, let the Bulldawg Nation rise!”
Former Georgia running back Terrell Davis voices “The Vision: 2022 National Championship Trailer.”
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) January 10, 2022
🎙️ Voiced by: @Terrell_Davis#GoDawgs #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/Qlg5LBaa8U
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