The Bulldogs moved the ball effectively against Alabama in the last meeting, but Bennett's two interceptions hampered their chances of getting back in the game. Bennett is against Alabama as Georgia's starting quarterback and leading UGA to a landmark national title would be the ultimate validation for the undersized former walk-on who has been doubted his entire career.
Need more college football in your life? Listen below and subscribe to the Cover 3 podcast where we give an extensive breakdown of the College Football Playoff National Championship. 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. Pick: Georgia By David Cobb. Jan 10, at pm ET 3 min read. Getty Images. Featured Game Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs. Potential No. Watch Now:. Alabama vs. Georgia: Live stream, watch online David Cobb 3 min read.
Top storylines from wild season Dennis Dodd 7 min read. Alabama, Ohio State lead early top 25 Dennis Dodd 7 min read. While the Tide have been lights-out since the end of the regular season, they head into the final game with receptions leader John Metchie III out of the lineup with a torn ACL.
Top cornerback Josh Jobe will also miss the final game, as will offensive guard Emil Ekiyor. The Crimson Tide's depth will be put to the test against perhaps the only team in the nation that can match them talent-wise. Georgia: The Dawgs recaptured some of their momentum after crushing Michigan in a game that wasn't even as close as the final score. Georgia features one of the great defenses in college football history after allowing game averages of Unfortunately, the one performance that cleared that mark was Alabama's 41 points in a point Georgia defeat in the SEC title game.
Despite five straight years of top finishes, coach Kirby Smart's tenure in Athens has been defined by being not quite good enough to beat the Tide. Smart is against Saban, while Georgia hasn't beaten the Bama since Hanging over the proceedings is one fact: Georgia has not won a national championship since Smart was hired to bring a national championship back to Athens, Georgia.
Monday night could define his legacy. By Shehan Jeyarajah. Jan 10, at pm ET 3 min read. Potential No. Alabama vs. Top storylines from wild season Dennis Dodd 7 min read.
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