Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith celebrates after catching a 41-yard touchdown pass in overtime to beat Georgia 26-23 and win the national title on Monday, January 8. It is Alabama's fifth championship in the last nine years.
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith celebrates after catching a 41-yard touchdown pass in overtime to beat Georgia 26-23 and win the national title on Monday, January 8. It is Alabama's fifth championship in the last nine years.
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Smith, center, celebrates with teammates at the end of the game.
Smith, center, celebrates with teammates at the end of the game.
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Smith pulls in the game-winning touchdown.
Smith pulls in the game-winning touchdown.
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Alabama players hug after the victory. At center is Tua Tagovailoa, the freshman quarterback who came on at halftime and helped spark the team to a comeback victory. The Crimson Tide trailed 13-0 at halftime and 20-7 in the third quarter.
Alabama players hug after the victory. At center is Tua Tagovailoa, the freshman quarterback who came on at halftime and helped spark the team to a comeback victory. The Crimson Tide trailed 13-0 at halftime and 20-7 in the third quarter.
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Alabama players celebrate on the confetti-filled field after the final whistle.
Alabama players celebrate on the confetti-filled field after the final whistle.
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Alabama players soak in the victory.
Alabama players soak in the victory.
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Alabama kicker Andy Pappanastos misses a 36-yard field goal that would have won the game at the end of regulation.
Alabama kicker Andy Pappanastos misses a 36-yard field goal that would have won the game at the end of regulation.
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Alabama's Jerry Jeudy catches a 7-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 20.
Alabama's Jerry Jeudy catches a 7-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 20.
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Georgia defensive back Dominick Sanders (No. 24) almost comes up with an end-zone interception in the fourth quarter. Alabama settled for a field goal to cut Georgia's lead to 20-13.
Georgia defensive back Dominick Sanders (No. 24) almost comes up with an end-zone interception in the fourth quarter. Alabama settled for a field goal to cut Georgia's lead to 20-13.
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Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is sacked by Alabama's Raekwon Davis during the second half.
Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is sacked by Alabama's Raekwon Davis during the second half.
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Fans hold up cell phones before the start of the fourth quarter. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Fans hold up cell phones before the start of the fourth quarter. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley dives for the ball but fails to pull in a third-quarter pass.
Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley dives for the ball but fails to pull in a third-quarter pass.
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Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman eludes an Alabama defender on his way to scoring an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter. It was Hardman's second touchdown of the game, and it gave Georgia a 20-7 lead.
Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman eludes an Alabama defender on his way to scoring an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter. It was Hardman's second touchdown of the game, and it gave Georgia a 20-7 lead.
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Tagovailoa (No. 13) celebrates with teammates after throwing a 6-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter. Tagovailoa replaced Alabama starter Jalen Hurts after the Crimson Tide went scoreless in the first half.
Tagovailoa (No. 13) celebrates with teammates after throwing a 6-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter. Tagovailoa replaced Alabama starter Jalen Hurts after the Crimson Tide went scoreless in the first half.
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Hurts watches from the sideline at the start of the second half.
Hurts watches from the sideline at the start of the second half.
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Hardman runs one yard for a touchdown just before halftime. Georgia led Alabama 13-0 after the first half.
Hardman runs one yard for a touchdown just before halftime. Georgia led Alabama 13-0 after the first half.
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Hurts throws a second-quarter pass under pressure.
Hurts throws a second-quarter pass under pressure.
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Georgia running back Sony Michel keeps his balance as he runs for a first down on a 3rd-and-20 play. Georgia kicked a field goal on the drive to take a 3-0 lead early in the second quarter.
Georgia running back Sony Michel keeps his balance as he runs for a first down on a 3rd-and-20 play. Georgia kicked a field goal on the drive to take a 3-0 lead early in the second quarter.
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Georgia running back Nick Chubb is tackled by a group of Alabama defenders during the first quarter, which ended scoreless.
Georgia running back Nick Chubb is tackled by a group of Alabama defenders during the first quarter, which ended scoreless.
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Alabama wide receiver Robert Foster stiff-arms J.R. Reed in the first quarter.
Alabama wide receiver Robert Foster stiff-arms J.R. Reed in the first quarter.
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Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley is tackled in the first quarter by Alabama's Ronnie Harrison. Ridley, whose brother Calvin plays for Alabama, had several first-half catches.
Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley is tackled in the first quarter by Alabama's Ronnie Harrison. Ridley, whose brother Calvin plays for Alabama, had several first-half catches.
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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a first-quarter play. This is Smart's second year as Georgia head coach. Before taking the job, he was Alabama's defensive coordinator.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a first-quarter play. This is Smart's second year as Georgia head coach. Before taking the job, he was Alabama's defensive coordinator.
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Fromm pitches the ball during the first quarter.
Fromm pitches the ball during the first quarter.
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Georgia's Terry Godwin is tackled by Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick early in the game.
Georgia's Terry Godwin is tackled by Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick early in the game.
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Alabama's Tony Brown, bottom, defends a pass intended for Georgia's Javon Wims on the first possession of the game. Brown ended up intercepting the pass.
Alabama's Tony Brown, bottom, defends a pass intended for Georgia's Javon Wims on the first possession of the game. Brown ended up intercepting the pass.
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US President Donald Trump points to fans while attending the game.
US President Donald Trump points to fans while attending the game.
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Trump waves after walking on the field for the National Anthem.
Trump waves after walking on the field for the National Anthem.
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban leads his team on the field before the game. Saban has now won five national titles with Alabama. He also has one title with LSU.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban leads his team on the field before the game. Saban has now won five national titles with Alabama. He also has one title with LSU.
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An aerial view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the game.
An aerial view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the game.
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