Photos: Bulldogs’ dreams turn into dejection

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Georgia’s dreams of a national championship ended when Alabama scored in overtime Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

January 8, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia running back Sony Michel (1) and Georgia running back Nick Chubb (27) react after Alabama defeated the Georgia during College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama came back from a 13-point second half deficit after switching to the young quarterback in a dramatic 26-23 overtime victory over Georgia in the college football title game Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

A Georgia fan holds his head in his hands after Georgia lost to Alabama during the National Championship watch party held at Stegeman Coliseum on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Georgia on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC.COM)

1/8/18 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) and head coach Kirby Smart walk off after the loss. The Georgia Bulldogs play the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA College Football Playoff Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

January 8, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and running back Sony Michel (1) leave after Alabama defeated the Georgia during College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama came back from a 13-point second half deficit after switching to the young quarterback in a dramatic 26-23 overtime victory over Georgia in the college football title game Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

01/08/2018 -- Atlanta, GA - Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Kedrick James (44) reacts with emotion after the Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Georgia Bulldogs during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, Monday, January 8, 2018. The Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 23-26. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

January 8, 2018 Atlanta: Nick Chubb (from left), Sony Michel, and Kirby Smart walk off the field as Georgia loses 26-23 to Alabama during over time in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

01/08/2018 -- Atlanta, GA - Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) looks up with emotion after the Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, Monday, January 8, 2018. The Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 23-26. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/08/2018 -- Atlanta, GA - Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) and Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) are emotional following a loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, Monday, January 8, 2018. The Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide in OT, 23-26. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/08/2018 -- Atlanta, GA - Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart speaks to Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) after the Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, Monday, January 8, 2018. The Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide in OT, 23-26. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

January 8, 2018 Atlanta: Jake Fromm and Jonathan Ledbetter reacts as Georgia loses 26-23 to Alabama during over time in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 8, 2018 Atlanta: Georgia loses 26-23 to Alabama during over time in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 8, 2018 Atlanta: Georgia tailbacks Nick Chubb and Sony Michel share a hug leaving the field after falling 26-23 to Alabama during over time in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 8, 2018 Atlanta: A dejected Nick Chubb and head coach Kirby Smart leave the field falling 26-23 to Alabama during over time in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 8, 2018 Atlanta: Georgia players John Atkins (let), Jonathan Ledbetter, and the sidelines react after falling 26-23 to Alabama during over time in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 8, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban holds up the championship trophy during College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama came back from a 13-point second half deficit after switching to the young quarterback in a dramatic 26-23 overtime victory over Georgia in the college football title game Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

January 8, 2018 Atlanta - Alabama players celebrate their victory during College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama came back from a 13-point second half deficit after switching to the young quarterback in a dramatic 26-23 overtime victory over Georgia in the college football title game Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

January 8, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia linebacker Daniel Harper (47) reacts as he leaves after Alabama defeated the Georgia during College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama came back from a 13-point second half deficit after switching to the young quarterback in a dramatic 26-23 overtime victory over Georgia in the college football title game Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

January 8, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia fans react at the end of the fourth quarter during College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama came back from a 13-point second half deficit after switching to the young quarterback in a dramatic 26-23 overtime victory over Georgia in the college football title game Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

January 8, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield (13) holds up the championship trophy during College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama came back from a 13-point second half deficit after switching to the young quarterback in a dramatic 26-23 overtime victory over Georgia in the college football title game Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

January 8, 2018, Athens - University of Georgia fans react while watching the NCAA National Championship game between UGA and Alabama at Georgia Theatre in Athens, Georgia, on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama defeated UGA 26-23 in overtime. DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

January 8, 2018, Athens - A University of Georgia fan reacts after Alabama scores a touchdown to win the NCAA National Championship in Athens, Georgia, on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama defeated UGA 26-23 in overtime. DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

January 8, 2018, Athens - Downtown Athens after the NCAA National Championship game between UGA and Alabama on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama defeated UGA 26-23 in overtime. DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

January 8, 2018, Athens - A University of Georgia fan puts his hands over his mouth while walking in downtown Athens after the NCAA Championship game between UGA and Alabama on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama defeated UGA 26-23 in overtime. DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Georgia fans watch Alabama tie the College Football National Championship game against Georgia while watching at a downtown sports bar during the final moments on Monday Jan. 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Alabama won in overtime.(John Amis)

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January 8, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia running back Sony Michel (1) and Georgia running back Nick Chubb (27) react after Alabama defeated the Georgia during College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2018. Alabama came back from a 13-point second half deficit after switching to the young quarterback in a dramatic 26-23 overtime victory over Georgia in the college football title game Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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