The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide to capture their first national championship since 1980.
The two teams met in December in the SEC championship, following a season in which the Bulldogs seemed to establish itself as the superior team. Still, Alabama cruised to a 41-24 win to hand the Dawgs their only loss of the season.
Alabama answered quickly after Young connected with Jameson Williams for 40 yards, leading to a 45-yard field goal for a 6-3 lead. Williams, though, had to exit after planting awkwardly during the catch and suffering an apparent knee injury. The field-goal kicking exhibition continued in the third, as Alabama lined up for a 48-yard attempt late in the quarter. But Jalen Carter blocked the kick to keep it a three-point game.
Facing third-and-goal from the three, Young was pressured out of the pocket and threw on the run to Cameron Latu for a touchdown that gave Alabama an 18-13 lead.