A general view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium prior to the NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday in Atlanta. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is holding the National Championship in its inaugural year. Alabama is looking for its 17th national championship while Georgia looks to capture its third and first since 1980.

Georgia Bulldogs head coach and former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Kirby Smart leads his team to the field.

The Alabama marching band performs.

President Donald Trump sings the national anthem with members of the military by his side.

Alabama's Tony Brown intercepts a pass intended for Georgia's Javon Wims on the first drive of the game.

Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) carries the ball for 26 yards to the Alabama 26-yard line, helping set up a field goal.

Georgia place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship kicks a field goal for the game's first score.

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Javon Wims (6) catches the ball near the sidelines in front of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Anthony Averett (28) for a pickup of 16 yards.

Georgia place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship is congratulated after kicking a field goal.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts runs 31 yards for a first down.

Georgia linebacker Davin Bellamy sacks Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) carries the ball for 14 yards putting the ball into the redzone.

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) scores the game's first touchdown on a one-yard run.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after Georgia scored a touchdown. Alabama was held to 98 total yards and converted only one third down in the first half.

Alabama's Isaiah Buggs tackles Georgia's D'Andre Swift for an 8-yard loss.

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a true freshman from Hawaii, drops back to pass after replacing Jalen Hurts at quarterback during the second half. Tagovailoa attended Saint Louis School (HS) in Honolulu, same as high school as Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles out of a sack from Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Davin Bellamy (17) and linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) for a 9-yard run.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) celebrates after catching a 6-yard touchdown for Alabama's first points of the game.

Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman gets past Alabama defensive back Tony Brown for an 80-yard touchdown catch and run.

Georgia defensive back Deandre Baker (18) intercepts a pass in front of Alabama's Calvin Ridley (3).

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) intercepts the ball after the ball hits off of teammate Da'Shawn Hand's helmet at the line of scrimmage.

Georgia Bulldogs fans shine their cell phone lights prior to the start of the fourth quarter.

Alabama's Raekwon Davis sacks Georgia's Jake Fromm for a 9-yard loss and ends the Bulldogs' drive.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) catches a touchdown pass. Alabama scored the last 13 points to tie the game.

Alabama place kicker Andy Pappanastos is consoled after missing a game-winning 36-yard field goal at the end of regulation.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a 41-yard touchdown for the win in overtime.

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) celebrates. Alabama has played for six titles and won five in the last nine years.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban smiles. Saban won his sixth national title and fifth with Alabama. The six titles tie Bear Bryant for the most titles as a coach.

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hoists the national championship trophy. Tagovailoa was named the 2018 CFP National Championship Offensive MVP.

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) with gold ribbons. The victory secured Alabama's 17th national championship title.