Metchie tore his ACL during the SEC championship game and Williams suffered a knee injury during the second quarter on Monday after catching a yard pass. He was unable to return to the game.
Young had only thrown five interceptions this season but threw two against Georgia at the time when it mattered the most. Alabama made some big plays against Georgia but struggled to finish drives. Georgia sat at number one in the country for most of their season until the SEC championship when they fell short to Alabama The Bulldogs and their fans everywhere can now say that they are back on top, and they are your national champions.
Georgia won Share Facebook Twitter. Recent Matchups It was no shock that these two teams would face each other again soon enough. He is one of ten head coaches from Power 5 conferences that are coaching at their alma mater. It's early and things should loosen up as game wears on. It was a quick three-and-out for the Bulldogs on their opening possession as quarterbStetson Bennett was sacked on their first play.
Bennett scrambled on second down to make for a manageable third down but then threw incomplete under pressure. Forced to punt, Jake Camarda delivered a yard boot that flipped field position after a field catch.
Alabama starts on its own 20 with left in the first quarter. It's for the Crimson Tide after taking the opening kickoff and driving 56 yards in 14 plays before the series stalled. Will Reichard delivered a yard field goal with left for the first points of the game. Alabama mixed run and pass for most of the possession, getting off quick passes as Georgia tried to bring pressure on Bryce Young.
The Bulldogs had an touchdown overturned, but stiffened within 20 yards of the end zone. Not a bad start for the defense as it tries to reverse its struggles from the earlier meeting. On the fourth play from scrimmage, it appeared the Bulldogs got on the board first when Jordan Davis hit Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.
The ball appeared to be fumbled and was picked up by Nakobe Dean and returned for a touchdown. However, replay review showed Young had his arm coming forward and it was ruled an incomplete pass. The bright spot for Georgia? Early pressure by the Bulldogs front that was lacking in last month's game.
It was ruled incomplete. It's almost time to kick things off with the national championship on the line. Natalie Grant delivered a stirring rendition of the national anthem before both teams took the field. Alabama went first before Georgia entered with cameras flashing. Georgia calls tails and wins the coin toss. Bulldogs elect to defer, which means Alabama and Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young take the field first. A good early look at how the Georgia defense will adjust after allowing 41 points in last month's game.
Look for an early feeling-out period when the Alabama and Georgia meet on Monday night in the College Football Playoff national championship game. The Crimson Tide will look to see what the Bulldogs learned from last month's loss. How Georgia tweaks a clearly flawed game plan — and how Alabama responds to a new defensive approach — might be the factor that ultimately decides this matchup of SEC powers.
But it's not the only ingredient needed to win. Boiled down, these are the steps that will pilot the Bulldogs or Crimson Tide to the top of college football. These teams played just over a month ago for the SEC championship, and Alabama won in convincing fashion, That won't happen in this edition. Remember what happened the last time these schools squared off in the FCS championship four years ago.
That one was nothing short of an instant classic, with Alabama rallying for a overtime win on a walk-off TD pass. In theory, this one should be a lot more competitive. Gallego says it's 'past time' Sinema, Senate protect voting rights. Georgia finally beats Alabama, wins national title for first time in 41 years. Click to expand. Replay Video.
Ad Microsoft. Full screen. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett kisses the national championship trophy after the Bulldogs defeated the Crimson Tide. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates after defeating Alabama. Georgia players wave a championship flag after defeating Alabama.
Slideshow continues on the next slide. Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens 79 and quarterback Bryce Young 9 leave the field after losing to Georgia, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett is hugged by a Bulldogs assistant coach during the fourth quarter. Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo 5 makes an interception during the fourth quarter against Alabama.
Ringo returned the interception for a touchdown. Kelee Ringo celebrates his pick-six against Alabama. Georgia tight end Brock Bowers 19 celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown. Georgia tight end Brock Bowers 19 runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Alabama. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young 9 runs the ball against Georgia. Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell 5 catches a touchdown pass over Alabama defensive back Khyree Jackson in the fourth quarter.
Alabama tight end Cameron Latu 81 catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett fumbles the ball as he is hit by Alabama linebacker Christian Harris. Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White 3 celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Alabama in the third quarter. Georgia running back Zamir White 3 celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Alabama in the third quarter.
Georgia running back Zamir White runs into the endzone for a touchdown during the third quarter. Georgia running back James Cook runs downfield during a yard rush during the third quarter. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett 13 runs the ball against Alabama in the third quarter. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates after the Bulldogs blocked a field goal in the third quarter.
Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter blocks a field goal attempt by Alabama kicker Will Reichard 16 in the third quarter. Alabama running back Trey Sanders 6 is tackled by Georgia linebacker Quay Walker 7 after a run in the third quarter. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young reacts after a big play during the third quarter. Smart will finally break through against the master. Remember this name Jack Podlesny. He'll kick a game-winning field goal late. Then get ready to release the hounds as Georgia wins its first national championship in 41 years.
Still, it'll be inside the number. Chip Patterson: Alabama's advantage against Georgia in this rematch evolves from one of the same it had in the SEC Championship Game -- not just at quarterback or head coach, but in the experience that this Crimson Tide team has had during the year. While Georgia steamrolled through its competition only lightly-tested, Alabama had to win in different ways all throughout the back half of the season.
The Crimson Tide have won low-scoring grinders and high-scoring shootouts. They've needed a yard game-tying touchdown drive just to keep their title hopes alive. There are very few game scripts where Alabama will find itself in new territory, and that confidence in being able to overcome any in-game setback is a mental edge that powers my pick. David Cobb : Alabama's back was against the wall when these teams met on Dec. The Crimson Tide turned in a second quarter for the ages and raced to a victory that de-legitimized Georgia's accomplishments during a dominant regular season.
The nature of that loss -- with the Crimson Tide dissecting UGA's celebrated defense -- will motivate the Bulldogs, who will use what they learned to play much better defensively in the rematch.
This time, it's Georgia playing with a chip on its shoulder, and that will show as the Bulldogs finally breakthrough for the program's first national championship in over four decades.
Shehan Jeyarajah : Alabama was the first team that was truly able to challenge Georgia downfield, and the results speak for themselves. While Metchie is out, Brooks proved he can be a game-breaking deep threat in the win over Cincinnati. While Georgia will make changes and have a strong game plan heading into the Dawgs' biggest game in decades, I'm not betting against Saban in an adjustment contest.
Jerry Palm : Alabama and Saban know how to do two things well: win championships and beat Georgia. The Tide are looking for a seventh straight win over the Dawgs.
Georgia got torched in the teams' first meeting in the SEC title game, but look for both teams to make adjustments for the rematch. I trust Saban to make the better ones. Adam Silverstein: It's not often you'll get Saban and Alabama as an underdog, and while I will wait to try and get a full field goal prior to kickoff, the Tide are the right side.
Georgia opened some eyes by throttling Michigan in the semifinal, while Alabama picked up as ho-hum a point win as I can remember over Cincinnati. Anderson and Dean are a wash at linebacker. Georgia is stronger up front, but we've already seen it struggle to get after and contain Young. Bama has the edge overall at the offensive skill positions, and we've seen more than once how defenses can wear down with playmakers taking over late.
The Dawgs will have every chance to compete and potentially win this game, but my slim edge goes to the Tide. Jack Crosby : I have learned far too often to rarely bet against Saban and the Tide, no matter what the numbers from Las Vegas may suggest. Georgia was impressive in its Orange Bowl semifinal win over Michigan, but I still can't shake the fact that it was mere weeks ago we witnessed that Alabama knows how to tame the Bulldogs when it matters the most. I expect a very competitive game, but I also see the Alabama offensive line stepping up again, allowing Young to get his work done and lead the Tide to their second consecutive national title in Indianapolis.
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