We just had one of the craziest normal school football seasons in recent times.

And yet, school football playoffs are still all too familiar.

A rematch between two SEC powers will rarely motivate new enthusiasts to join Monday’s championship game. But it obviously pits the two most productive groups in the game against each other. After what happened in another pair of mediocre PSC semi-finals. , it’s hard to say that Georgia and Alabama are the right groups to play for the national championship.

At the same time, it’s remarkable to think about how close Alabama is to being the top four outdoors. It took an unlikely length of practice on the field against Auburn to avoid a loss of momentum that would likely leave Tide at home. and puts Notre Dame or the state of Oklahoma in the semifinals.

Regardless of the circumstances, around 20 million people are expected to watch Monday’s game live on television. Not bad for a sport that demands a kind of parity.

Georgia has never won a CFP championship, they played for it in 2017, losing to Alabama, 26-23. Georgia has a national championship in its history, won in 1980.

Alabama is betting on its 17th national name: 7th coach Nick Saban.

As always, TRN Sports’ panel of “experts” has expanded to include other members of the local media and top school coaches for the championship game. In total, 14 predictions resulted in 8 picks for Alabama and six for Georgia.

JONATHAN HULL, TRN Sports – My preseason prediction had Georgia in the national name game, losing to Oklahoma. I will congratulate myself on having succeeded halfway through. I didn’t have Alabama in the last box of the CFP. I will take my half-good prognosis and decide that the Bulldogs will bounce back to win. Georgia 28, Alabama 24

CORY HOGUE, TRN Sports freelance – I need Georgia to win this year. It’s hard to beat a team twice in the same season. However, Nick Saban knows how to beat his former assistants. Come on bulldogs! Alabama 27, Georgia 17

RICK TAYLOR, TRN Sports podcaster: This will be one of the most productive games in the trenches. It’s hard to decide on the intensity of Nick. The intensity they have, I see Nick and Alabama getting the W. Alabama 28, Georgia 24

TOBIN McDUFF, KFDX Athletic Director: My main school mascot is the Bulldogs. The main mascot of my wife’s school is the Bulldogs. Our new member of the family circle is a bulldog. And frankly, I hope to see someone win a national championship again!Georgia through 15 and take over!

MJ BAIRD, KFDX Sports Weekend Host – Does Vegan Consider Nick Saban a Stranger?Say less. Alabama 31, Georgia 20

ANDY NEWBERRY, former editor-in-chief of TRN Sports – Georgia was the most productive normal season team in the country. His defense is good. I accept as true with Alabama more and more the head coach and the quarterback, even as a helpless. The tide does not advance but wins. Alabama 24, Georgia 17.

MINDY HULL, TRN Sports Clerk – Because I’m listening about Alabama. Georgia 41, Alabama 39

KATHY McCLELLAN, KVWC sports (Vernon) – Slow down your Bama rotation. The Defense of La Dawgs will come to play this time. Georgia’s offensive will be intimidated. Georgia 31, Alabama 27

WILL EDWARDS, sports editor Archer County News – Nick Saban is the greatest coach of all time, and he has the merit of betting the helpless card. At some point, it’s enough to tear down and appreciate greatness. In addition, each name brings you a little closer to retirement. Alabama 31, Georgia 17

MARTY McBRIDE, ROHO Sports Network: Nick Saban is targeting Bama’s seventh name and continues to beat his students. Rider’s Caleigh Studer led The Million Dollar Band to a halftime win for Tide, the dogs and the student were much more “smart” in the box. in the rematch. Georgia won the name. SECOND!SECOND!Hang them! Georgia 27, Alabama 20

GRANT FREEMAN, WFHS head football coach: Georgia has the list, but Alabama is the team with championship culture. Continuous tide. Alabama 28, Georgia 24

CHRIS TACKETT, Windthorst’s head football coach – Three things: Alabama has been selected as the loser. Saban’s record runs counter to former assistant coaches. That leather jacket that Saban erased from the plan. Alabama 37, Georgia 28

RUDY HAWKINS, City View head football coach – I’m so tired of Alabama. That’s a fact. But how can you take on Nick Saban, who is shown to be a winner?That said, I also like a disappointed loser. And that said, I have Georgia throwing a basket at the last second to win! Georgia 33, Alabama 30

MARC BINDEL, Rider Football Coach – It’s 2051. Nuclear war has turned the world into a dystopian desert. And Nick Saban, 99, walks on the sidelines, disappointed to have given up too many yards in the first outing when he won his 23rd. national championship. Alabama 31, Georgia 21