Georgia beat Alabama in a wild national championship game with a fourth quarter full of swings. The turning point came on a bizarre play that looked like an incomplete pass but was ruled a fumble recovered by Alabama. Everyone watching live, including all ESPN feeds, seemed confused until the refs confirmed the call. Alabama capitalized with a touchdown to take the lead. But Georgia didn’t blink. Stetson Bennett drew Alabama offsides, got a free play, and aired it out for a touchdown. Then Georgia scored again to go up eight.
The final punch came with a pick-six that sealed it. One Georgia defender delivered a heavy block on the return, maybe unnecessary, but full commitment in a title game. Georgia fans exploded. Alabama fans were stunned. A Georgia player even got handed a Bama championship hat in the chaos. Stetson Bennett’s story capped the night. Once a walk-on buried on the depth chart, he transferred, came back, fought for the job, and led his dream team to a national title. After his fumble led to an Alabama score, he responded with a perfect 3-for-3 drive and a go-ahead touchdown. He said there was no way he’d let that mistake cost them the game. Turns out, he didn’t.