Kirby Smart learned from his former boss that the time for celebrating is short in college football.

Georgia won its long-awaited national championship the way it dominated during an undefeated regular season — by relying on its defense.

Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards.

Stetson Bennett ran for a touchdown and threw for another as top-ranked Georgia remained perfect, wrapping up its Southeastern Conference schedule by routing Tennessee 41-17.