The Georgia Bulldogs held the Alabama Crimson Tide scoreless for two quarters in the College Football Playoff Championship Game Monday, Jan. 18, 2018, at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Alabama got on the board in the third quarter after replacing starting quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Here’s a look at some of the key stats that emerged during the game:
• In the first quarter, on third-and seven with 13:46 on the clock, Jake Fromm’s pass is intercepted by Alabama’s Tony Brown.
• Georgia went two series without a rush attempt. Their first attempt came on first-and-10 with 6:54 left in the first quarter. Nick Chubb rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
• Facing a third-and-20 at their own 48, Sony Michel rushed for 26 yards to the Alabama 26.
• The Bulldogs and Tide were scoreless after the first quarter.
• Alabama trailed Georgia 13-0 at halftime.
• Nick Saban starts the second half in unfamiliar territory.
• After Tua Tagovailoa started the second half for Alabama over Jalen Hurts.
One former champion Alabama quarterback, chimed in approving the move.
• After Tagovailoa leads Alabama to its first score - a 6-yard TD pass to Henry Ruggs III.
• Fromm connects with Mecole Hardman for 80 yards for a Georgia touchdown.
• 80-yard touchdown pass set a championship game record.
• Hardman makes some championship game history midway through the third quarter.
• With 6:39 in the third quarter, Tagovailoa’s pass is intercepted by Georgia’s Deandre Baker.
• The Bulldogs opened the fourth quarter with a 20-10 lead.
• On fourth-and-four at the Georgia 7, Tagovailoa finds Calvin Ridley in the end zone for a touchdown with 3:56 left on the clock.
• With less than 4 minutes in regulation, Alabama ties the game 20-20.
• 36-yard-field goal attempt by Andy Pappanastos is no good at the end of regulation.
• Trophy ceremony is on hold as Alabama and Georgia go into overtime.
• In overtime, Rodrigo Blankenship puts Georgia ahead with a 51-yard-field goal.
• With their first posession in overtime, Tagovailoa completes a 41-yard touchdown pass to freshman Devonta Smith for a touchdown -- and the win.
Alabama defeats Georgia, 26-23, in overtime.
• Nick Saban makes history with his sixth national championship.
• The win made history for Alabama, not just Saban.
• Saban maintained his winning streak over former assistants.
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