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.

ATLANTA — Even after all the wins and all the championships, a controversial call against Alabama is still a sore spot for the Georgia football program.

ATLANTA — Georgia football saw its historic 29-game win streak — and possibly its quest for a third straight national championship — come to an end in the SEC Championship …