There’s nothing left to say but, “Maybe next year.”

The Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide in overtime Monday night, 26-23, as Alabama claimed the College Football Playoff Championship title at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

AJC sports columnist Mark Bradley says the loss feels all too familiar. This is all a part of Atlanta's sports curse, adds Jeff Schultz.

But, alas, there's hope  Kirby Smart can return Georgia to contention.

After losing to Alabama in overtime 26-23, Coach Kirby Smart walked off the field with his star players quarterback Jake Fromm, running backs Sony Michel and Nick Chubb. Video by Ryon Horne

The last time Georgia won a national championship was in 1980 when they beat Notre Dame.

Here’s what Georgia fans, players and alumni of the program had to say after the loss: