Photos: Georgia defeats Alabama to win national championship

Georgia Bulldogs

Photos: Georgia defeats Alabama to win national championship

Photo gallery of CFP National Championship Game highlights

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) pressures Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the first quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo intercepts an Alabama pass and returns it for a touchdown for a 33-18 lead and victory over Alabama in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers gets a hoist from Justin Shaffer after scoring on a 15 yard pass to take a 26-18 lead over Alabama during the 4th quarter in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) makes a 52-yard catch against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) during the first quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) strips the ball from Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) in the first quarter. Georgia recovered and appeared to score but it was ruled an incomplete pass at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) scores the first points in the game in the first quarter. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs for yards but then fumbles and recovers the ball during the first quarter. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's George Pickens catches a 52-yard pass in front of Alabama's Kool-Aid McKinstry late in the first quarter. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) kicks a 49-yard field goal in the second quarter to make the score 6-9, Alabama. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Channing Tindall (41) sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) for a loss and forcing Alabama to settle for a 37-yard field goal in the second quarter, making the score 3-9. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) makes a 59 yard kickoff runback call back for holding in the second quarter. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) gets off a pass as he is hit by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95) during the second quarter. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) and Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Robert Beal Jr. (33) hit Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) forcing an incompletion in the third quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) blocks an Alabama field goal attempt in the third quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart with Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) after his blocked field goal in the third quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia running back James Cook (4) breaks free for a 67-yard run during the third quarter. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs for a 15-yard touchdown in the 4th quarter. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) intercepts a pass and runs for a touchdown in the 4th quarter to ice the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

011022 Indianapolis: Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett reacts as running back James Cook makes a long run during the 4th quarter in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`Georgi

Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo intercepts a Alabama quarterback Bryce Young pass intended for (11) wide receiver Traeshon Holden and returns it for a touchdown for a 33-18 lead and the victory over Alabama in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo intercepts a Alabama quarterback Bryce Young pass intended for (11) wide receiver Traeshon Holden and returns it for a touchdown for a 33-18 lead and the victory over Alabama in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts on the sidelines during the 4th quarter as Georgia drives for a touchdown to take control of the game in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

011022 Indianapolis: Georgia tight end Brock Bowers scores on a 15 yard pass to take a 26-18 lead over Alabama during the 4th quarter in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

011022 Indianapolis: Georgia tight end Brock Bowers scores center celebrates with James Cook (from left) Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, and Ladd McConkey after scoring on a 15 yard pass to take a 26-18 lead over Alabama during the 4th quarter in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

011022 Indianapolis: --GO AHEAD TOUCHDOWN-- Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell catches the go ahead touchdown against Alabama defensive back Khyree Jackson to take a 19-18 lead during the 4th quarter in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run with offensive lineman Broderick Jones (59) and tight end Darnell Washington (0) during the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

January 10, 2022 Indianapolis, IN - Georgia's defensive back Lewis Cine (16) tackles Alabama's running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) in the second half during the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 10, 2022 Indianapolis, IN - Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates after catching a pass in the second half during the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 10, 2022 Indianapolis, IN - Alabama's head coach Nick Saban shouts instructions in the second half during the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Traeshon Holden (11) after a catch by Holden during the third quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Brian Branch (14) during the second quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart coaches on the sideline during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) intercepts a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Traeshon Holden (11) and returns it for a TD in the fourth quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a 40 yard TD reception in the fourth quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia on it's first drive at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

1/10/22 - Indianapolis - Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) pressures Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) in the first quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

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Credit: Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) pressures Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the first quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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