Five weeks after their undefeated season was disrupted, the Georgia Bulldogs earned redemption, defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 Monday night to win the College Football National Championship.
It is the first national title for Georgia football since the 1980 season.
After a blowout Alabama win in the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 4, Monday’s game was a nail-biter. The teams traded field goals in the first half, with Alabama leading 9-6 at the half.
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