That’s more than understandable: Smart’s Bulldogs had to erase a big first-half deficit, and then survive two overtimes to advance to the College Football Playoff championship.

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Four hours of emotion came out of Smart seconds after Sony Michel scored the game-winning touchdown. If you’re any good at reading lips, then you know Smart was working blue.

Georgia will face the winner of Monday’s Sugar Bowl between defending national champion Clemson and Alabama.