Injured Alabama LB Anfernee Jennings to miss title game

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama starting linebacker Anfernee Jennings says he will miss the national championship game against Georgia with a left knee injury sustained in the semifinals.

No. 4 Alabama's defense delivers payback, big statement

Alabama's defense not only delivered some payback to Clemson but a strong statement entering the national championship game.

Improving young defense emerges as Falcons' point of pride

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Ricardo Allen remembers when the Falcons' defense ranked among the worst in the NFL.

Matt Ryan leads Falcons back to playoffs despite tough year

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Quarterback Matt Ryan is in the playoffs for the sixth time in 10 seasons and still searching for the ultimate prize.

Falcons place left guard Andy Levitre on injured reserve

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have placed left guard Andy Levitre on season-ending injured reserve four days before they visit the Los Angeles Rams for an NFC wild-card game.

Quinn knows the Falcons almost never take the easy way

ATLANTA (AP) - Falcons coach Dan Quinn has seen his team coast to just one victory this season - two months ago against Dallas.

Falcons clinch playoff spot, beat Panthers on Bryant's 5 FGs

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have no complaints about a short practice week and a long road trip as their reward for being the NFC's last team to make the playoffs.

WATCH: UGA fan taunts neighbors after Rose Bowl win

Most Dawgs fans were excited about their team winning the Rose Bowl after a thrilling game, but nobody was louder in their celebrations than a man in Fayette County. 

Athens still buzzing over the Bulldogs win

Most of Georgia was celebrating Tuesday with the Bulldogs win over Oklahoma New Year’s Day in the Rose Bowl, but no place was louder than in Athens.