Summary!
Georgia Champion!
The Georgia Bulldogs are the new NCAA champion, third championship in the history of their university:
For 𝐆-𝐄-𝐎-𝐑-𝐆-𝐈-𝐀#GoDawgs #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/lKQaxTcEBw
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) January 11, 2022
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The game is over!
Game over at Lucas Oil Stadium, Georgia is the new NCAA champion.
Historic victory for Stetson and Georgia
Deserved title for Stetson Beneett, the celebration begins on the Georgia bench:
From walk-on to national champion at his home state school.
— ESPN (@espn) January 11, 2022
It means everything to Stetson Bennett.#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/TaRdSJF8sc
4Q | 0:28
Bryce Young captured, last gasps of the game.
Interception and touchdown!
Keele Ringo's interception, who cuts Bryce Young's pass and escapes to the end zone:
🗣 BALLGAME!!!
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 11, 2022
GEORGIA PICK-6 SEALS IT!!!#GODAWGS #NATIONALCHAMPIONSHIP pic.twitter.com/NM78hlSPfF
Georgia, new champion!
Georgia will win the national title for the third time in its history and break the 41-year NCAA championshipless streak.
4Q | 0:54
Georgia interception and touchdown, Keele Ringo catches a pass from Bryce Young and runs away to score. The extra is good.
4Q | 1:19
Cross Alabama midfield, last chances.
Big play!
Great play with Bennett's deception and Bowers scoring:
Stetson Bennett ➡️ Brock Bowers
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 11, 2022
Georgia takes an 8-point lead! 🐶#GoDawgs #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/fzLGBm4bDv
4Q | 3:33
Stetson Bennett's deception and with a float pass he finds Brock Bowers and escapes to the end zone. Jack Podlesny's extra is good, 8 lead for the Bulldogs.
4Q | 4:05
Georgia gets into Alabama's 15th.
4Q | 5:16
The Bulldogs run into Alabama territory.
4Q | 5:58
Only running plays for Georgia, looking to consume the clock.
2nd one for Georgia!
Stetson Bennett connects with Adonai Mitchell and returns the advantage to Georgia:
TD GEORGIA!!!
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 11, 2022
What a throw and catch! The Dawgs retake the lead 🔥#GoDawgs #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/HUJAQHidxf
4Q | 7:17
Get back to dominating Georgia's defense and force Alabama to ditch the ball.
4Q | 8:03
Bryce Young returns to offense and Alabama in search of retaking the advantage.
Alabama responds!
Bryce Young's pass to find Cameron Latu and retake the lead on the scoreboard:
BAMA STRIKES BACK AND TAKES THE LEAD!#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/G0u8jBWTpA
— ESPN (@espn) January 11, 2022
4Q | 8:09
Touchdown, 40-yard pass to Adonai Mitchell and Georgia goes back to the front. The conversion is not good, advantage of 1 for the Bulldogs.
4Q | 9:24
Stetson Bennett and his offense cross midfield and look to get in front again.
4Q | 10:14
Cameron Latu receives the touchdown pass and Alabama goes back to the front. The conversion is not good.
4Q | 11:35
The decision is maintained, Fumble is marked and Alabama will begin its offense at the 16 yard of its rival.
4Q | 12:18
Fumble's play is under review.
4Q | 12:18
Georgia Fumble, recovered by Alabama.
4Q | 12:59
Georgia's defense slows Alabama down and only concedes Will Reichard's field goal.
4Q | 13:50
Pass to Agiye Hall and it's 1st -goal for Alabama.
4Q | 14:36
Bryce Young's offense crosses midfield.
First Touchdown of the night!
Zamir White gets between the lines of each team and scores the first touchdown of the game:
Georgia scored the first TD of the game! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WSHBF7Cj6M
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 11, 2022
End of the 3rd
The third quarter ends, a 4-point lead for Georgia.
3Q | 0:44
Alabama is looking to get into rival territory before ending the third quarter.
3Q | 1:20
Georgia touchdown, Zamir White carries the ball gets 6 points. Jack Podlesny's extra is good, Georgia cartwheel.
3Q | 3:07
67-yard play, James Cook escapes and Georgia enters the red zone.
3Q | 3:23
The field goal attempt is blocked by the Georgia defense, the score remains the same.
3Q | 4:08
Alabama gets into the red zone and looks for the first touchdown of the night.
3Q | 7:43
Alabama manages to get out of the confinement of his 3-yard line and crosses midfield.
3Q | 11:03
Georgia fails to advance after the interception and they clear the ball.
3Q | 12:05
Interception, Bryce Young looks for a deep pass and the ball falls into the hands of Georgia.
3Q | 12:48
Georgia's offense fails to advance and they are forced to ditch the ball.
3Q | 15:00
Start the 3rd quarter, Georgia offense.
Halftime
We go to halftime with an advantage for Alabama of 3 points, a very even game that has not allowed any touchdowns.
2Q | 1:33
Georgia stops Alabama and forces them to punt.
2Q | 3:09
Georgia does not get more than a field goal, Jack Podlesny brings the Bulldogs closer to 3 again.
Great sack!
Bulldogs defense avoiding touchdown and forcing field goal attempt:
Georgia's defense is NASTY 🐶#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/hXkW2QJLvI
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 11, 2022
2Q | 7:07
Will Reichard does it again and gets the field goal, a 6 lead for Alabama.
2Q | 7:11
Bryce Young is captured and Alabama away to the 22 yard, a field goal attempt is coming.
2Q | 8:26
Bryce Young's 61-yard play with Cameron Latu, Alabama in the red zone.
2Q | 11:12
Kenny McIntosh had managed to return a kick to Alabama's 20-yard line, however, it was canceled by offensive holding.
2Q | 11:12
Will Reichard lands the 45-yard field goal and returns the lead to Alabama.
2Q | 12:28
Time out of Alabama for medical aid to enter the field and check on Jameson Williams.
2Q | 12:28
Bryce Young's 40-yard pass to Jameson Williams, but it appears the receiver ended up injured.
2Q | 12:35
Jack Podlesny ties the game with a field goal.
2Q | 14:14
Georgia gets into the red zone, seeks to get on the scoreboard.
Bye to the 1st!
The first quarter ends, a 3-point lead for Alabama.
1Q | 1:42
52-yard pass from Stetson Bennett to George Pickens and Georgia is placed at Alabama's 20-yard line.
1Q | 1:50
Georgia gets her first 1-10 of the night and begins her way to Alabama territory.
1Q | 3:20
Alabama's second punt, Georgia's defense did not allow any advance.
1Q | 4:12
Once again, Georgia does not get anything and they clear the ball, punishment for not respecting the free reception. Alabama will begin its offensive from 45 of its territory.
1Q | 5:48
Very good Georgia defense, they stop Alabama and give Stetson Bennett the opportunity to return to the field.
1Q | 8:19
Georgia gets nothing and they kick the ball.
1Q | 9:50
First sack of the night Stetson Bennett is sacked by the Alabama defense.
1Q | 9:55
Will Reichard gets the field goal and Alabama adds its first points.
1Q | 12:29
Alabama crosses midfield and approaches the end zone.
1Q | 13:23
After the review, Pass Incomplete is marked and Georgia's score is annulled.
1Q | 14:03
In review of Georgia's scoring, Bryce Young's Fumble who picks up Georgia's defense and escapes to the end zone.
1Q | 15:00
Kick-off is coming, Georgia pater the ball, Alabama's first offense.
Almost there!
Totally sold out at Lucas Oil Stadium, 70 thousand fans and the US national anthem sung by Natalie Grant begins.
About to start!
We are minutes away from starting this duel, everything ready at Lucas Oil Stadium. Nothing to start the previous protocols, the presentation of the game and the national anthem of the USA.
Here is Georgia!
The Bulldogs appear, the Georgia team makes its appearance for the final:
GAME TIME 😤😤
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 11, 2022
The Dawgs are ready for the #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/tNhSvNehoG
Color for today!
The Alabama team, listed as administrative locals, will jump onto the grid in their all-red uniform and helmet. Meanwhile, the Georgia team will come out in their white uniform and red helmet.
Nothing but respect!
About his rival, this is how Nick Saban, coach of Alabama, spoke: "I'd also like to congratulate Kirby and his team at Georgia for having an outstanding team and earning their way into the national championship game as well. They've been one of the most consistent, well-coached teams all year long. And it's certainly going to be a great challenge for us to have the opportunity to play them. "
Respect!
On his rival tonight, this is how Kirby Smart, Georgia's head coach, spoke: "We've gotten to see them once already and know how good they are. They really do not have weaknesses across the board. They're playing really, really good football right now. And it should be a tremendous challenge for our team tomorrow night ".
25 min!
We are less than half an hour away from the start of this great duel for the NCAA championship:
One hour. #cfbplayoff pic.twitter.com/FKhsH8Egpb
— College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) January 11, 2022
Last results!
The last 5 duels between both teams favor Alabama:
- Alabama 41-24 Georgia (December 2021)
- Alabama 41-24 Georgia (October 2020)
- Alabama 35-28 Georgia (December 2018)
- Alabama 26-23 Georgia (January 2018)
- Alabama 38-10 Georgia (October 2015)
Georgia's last victory dates from September 22, 2007 with a score of 26-23.
Offensive numbers
These are the numbers of the offensive leaders of both teams, they will be in charge of taking the game forward for both squads:
Alabama is here!
Nick Saban and his Crimson Tide are already at Lucas Oil Stadium:
Tide rolled in. #CFBPlayoff x #RollTide pic.twitter.com/6eBD1Z3iqV
— College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) January 10, 2022
The Crimson Tide washed away the Cotton Bowl!
The Alabama team swept Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl game. The league's number 1 had no worries to win the national semifinal and show some of the offensive variety that the team has. The offense had great success in its passing game, this because all the annotations were achieved in this way, Bryce Young had a very good game generating 181 passing yards and 3 touchdown passes. With this title and the SEC championship, Alabama is expected to complete the treble and lift the NCAA championship, the third best offense in the league, averaging 41 points per game, it looks great and with the recent victory against Georgia, They will go out to dominate to show why they deserve to be national champions.
The Bulldogs are here!
The Georgia team is already at the Lucas Oil Stadium facilities:
The Dawgs are in the building. #cfbplayoff x #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/gLxRWtldv6
— College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) January 10, 2022
The Bulldogs ate the "orange"
After receiving the first loss of the season, doubts about the Georgia team began to arise, it was doubted if the Bulldogs had had a comfortable season and their defense had not been pressured as it should by not facing strong teams like they are. Alabama and Michigan. However, those led by coach Kirby Smart came out to show why they had finished as the best team in the league and dominated the Wolverines from start to finish to stay with the Orange Bowl with a score of 34 to 11. Stetson Bennett had an excellent participation generating 313 yards through the air and 3 touchdown passes.
The Scene!
Everything ready at Lucas Oil Stadium for the championship game, spectacular images from the headquarters of this great meeting:
Awaiting Dawg Nation... 🐶#GoDawgs #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/LaglOeS9GB
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) January 10, 2022
Face to face
A good match awaits us between both teams, here we share the statistics of the season of each one.
Let's go!
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The Trophy
Here are some data of the NCAA National Championship Trophy was first introduced in 2015,, it's based on the CFP Logo, it is made of 24 karat gold, bronze and various other metals, it was made by the Master Fine Art Foundry Pollich Tallix, it consists of 2 parts, the trophy and the base, these are removable and weighs a total of 50 pounds.
Last duel!
In its last game, Alabama won the SEC championship at Mercedes Benz Stadium in a game where Georgia dominated the first quarter but the rest of the game would be in favor of the Crimson Tide with a final score of 41 to 24. Bryce Young had a spectacular game dominating the best defense of the year and causing them to receive the most points against of the season. In addition, Stetson Bennett was intercepted a couple of times causing Georgia's offense to not generate many opportunities.
Who will win?
Analysts put Georgia as the favorite as it is ranked # 1 and has the best offense in the NCAA by only allowing 9.6 points per game, however, Alabama is a great candidate for the title as the reigning NCAA champion and current champion. of the SEC. Winning two national titles for Alabama would not be a new thing, as this was the case in 2011-2012, so it would be a surprise if Alabama wins the two-time championship.
Players that you must see!
For the Georgia Bulldogs, the outstanding players are quarterback Stetson Bennett with 2,638 passing yards, 27 touchdown passes and 7 interceptions this season and receiver Brock Bowes with 52 receptions, 846 yards traveled for 12 touchdowns.
While, on the Alabama side we have Bryce Young with 4503 passing yards, 46 touchdown passes and 5 interceptions and receiver Jameson Williams with 75 receptions for 15 touchdowns on the season.
How does the Alabama Crimson Tide arrive?
The Alabama team comes to this duel after finishing the season as first place in the SEC Conference and the NCAA, in addition to winning the conference championship. The Alabama team finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins and 1 loss, their only loss was against Texas A&M in week 6, since then they have marched with 8 consecutive wins, winning the SEC Championship, winning the Cotton Bowl and reaching the final of the NCAA. The Crimson Tide will pursue the two-time championship consecutively and claim their 19th national title.
How does the Georgia Bulldogs get here?
The Georgia team finished the season in third place nationally with a record of 13 wins and 1 loss. They aimed to continue the path to the national title without being confronted by anyone, however, they suffered their first loss to Alabama in the SEC championship game. The Bulldogs are the best defense in the league and the game against Alabama was a severe setback as it was the first game where they allowed more than 20 points against. Georgia is coming off the Orange Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines by a score of 34-11 and hopes to win the national title, which it has not won since 1980.
Historic game number 72!
There is a great rivalry between both squads because they are part of the same NCAA conference. These teams usually meet at least once a year, however between both there are 71 games in their history. Alabama leads the series with 42 wins, Georgia 25 wins and 4 draws. The last time the two teams saw each other was at the SEC championship game in December, a game where Georgia would be defeated for the first time in its season by falling by a score of 41-24.
Where's the game?
The Lucas Oil Stadium located in the city of Indianapolis will host the game that will define the NCAA champion. This stadium has a capacity for 63,000 fans and was inaugurated in 2008. The Colts' home will host this great duel, it is the first time that the NCAA final will be played at this stadium. However, Lucas Oil Stadium has hosted many great events such as the March Madness Finals, NCAA Final Fours, Super Bowl XLVI, concert numbers, and soccer games.
Welcome!
Good day to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the broadcast of the NCAA Final between Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide live. The meeting will take place at the Lucas Oil Stadium at 8:00 p.m. (ET).