ATLANTA — Even after a disappointing loss to Alabama, Georgia head coach was still proud of his team.

ATLANTA — Alabama made a statement on the field Saturday afternoon in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and then Nick Saban made his statement to the College Football Playoff Committee.

ATLANTA — Kirby Smart gave his closing argument as to why Georgia belonged in the College Football Playoff.

AT:LANTA — Georgia safety Tykee Smith stared straight ahead is the lower bowels of Mercedes-Benz Stadium late Saturday afternoon, a blank look on his sweat-stained face.