LOS ANGELES – Brock Bowers is not a “normal” tight end. Some have even described him as a unicorn.

During Monday night’s 65-7 rout of Texas Christian in the National Championship, Bowers showed once again how rare of a breed he truly is.

The Horned Frogs had absolutely no answer for the sophomore, who caught seven passes for 152 yards and a touchdown.

Bowers’ 152 yards was two yards shy of his career high.

“It just kind of happened tonight,” Bowers said. “I just played my game tonight and handled the moment a couple of times.”

Bowers’ seven catches came on seven targets. He finishes the year with a team-high 63 catches for 942 yards and seven touchdowns.

But it was Monday’s performance that made him proud.

One, it helped the Bulldogs win their second straight national championship. Second, it came in his home state.

“It was awesome. This is probably going to be the only game on the West Coast I get to play in my time here,” Bowers said. “I had a few more people come, obviously. This was awesome.”

…As expected, Darnell Washington played and saw extensive action, catching one pass for 28 yards.

…Robert Beal Jr. (cramps) started at outside linebacker.

…Outside linebacker Chaz Chambliss (lower leg injury) also played.

…After not playing against Ohio State, Warren McClendon (knee) saw extensive action, coming into the game on Georgia’s third offensive series.

… Smart gives a shout-out to his mom and dad, who were not able to travel to Los Angeles: “I'd like to give a shout-out to my dad, who wasn't able to make it. He and my mom are back home. I didn't say anything about them earlier, and I miss them, and I wish they were here to celebrate it with my family and me. But I know it was the right decision. I love you, Dad, and I love you, Mom."

… Smart on the team: “This year’s team was different (from last year). We had the eye of the Tiger.”

… Smart on Stetson Bennett: “I hope he leaves the Pappy alone tonight.”

… More from Smart on Bennett: “He did everything he said he was going to do.”

… With its 65-7 win over No. 3 TCU, Georgia (15-0) captured its fourth national championship and became the first team to win back-to-back titles in the CFP era. The only other teams to win two straight titles since 1990 have been Nebraska (1994-95), USC (2003-04), and Alabama (2011-12).

… Georgia secured its 868th all-time win, good for ninth place for Most Wins in FBS history. Georgia began this season 11th, moving past USC and Tenn.

… The 2022 senior class concludes its career with a school record 49-5 mark and two national championships.

… The Bulldogs are one of only three FBS teams in the modern era to finish a season a school record 15-0, joining Clemson (2018) and LSU (2019).

… The Bulldogs have tied the school record for consecutive wins with 17 straight, going back to last season’s CFP semifinal/Capital One Orange Bowl win over No. 2 Michigan. From 1945-47, Georgia had a stretch where it won 17 games in a row.

… Georgia is now 5-1 in the CFP under Smart, including 2-1 in CFP National Championship Games.

… With the win, Georgia improves to 11-2 all-time as the No. 1-ranked CFP team, including 5-0 in 2022-23.

…. Georgia improved to 5-0 all-time against TCU, including 3-0 in the postseason, winning the 1942 Orange Bowl, the 2016 Liberty Bowl, and today’s National Championship Game.

… Georgia came in ranked 9th nationally in Scoring (39.4 ppg) and posted 38 points, with 371 yards on 40 plays in the first half, and finished with 65 points on 589 yards of offense in 72 plays.

… The 65 points were the most ever in a CFP National Championship Game, and also the largest margin of victory at 58 points.

… The 38 points in the first half was a season-high and the most in a half of a CFP National Championship Game. Georgia led 38-7.

… Senior quarterback Stetson Bennett (18-for-25, 304 yards, 4 TD passes, 2 Rushing), was named the Offensive Player of the Game. In the first half, he was 14-for-18, 223 yards, and two touchdowns passing, including a career-high two rushing touchdowns. The last Bulldog QB with two rushing scores in a game was Justin Fields versus Tennessee in 2018.

… Bennett left the game with Georgia up 52-7 with 13:25 left in the 4th. He finishes his career with a 29-3 mark as a starter. In four CFP games, he completed 67.8 percent of his passes, going 78-for-115 for 1,239 yards, 12 TD passes, 1 INT plus two rushing TDs and 4 MVPs, 2 titles.

… Bennett tied a CFP National Championship Game mark by accounting for six TDs (4-pass, 2-rush), also done by Joe Burrow (LSU-2019).

… Bennett set the single-season mark for Passing Yards (4,127). The old mark was 3,893 by Aaron Murray in 2012. He passed Murray on an 11-yard completion to Ladd McConkey in the first quarter.

Georgia has outscored teams in the first quarter 139-37 and 341-105 in the first half this season. Georgia’s 17 points in the first quarter was a season-high. The previous high was 14 (five times), and the most in a CFP National Championship Game.

… Georgia came in ranked second nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 12.8 points a game, while TCU came in ranked 5th nationally in scoring (41.1). TCU posted just 7 points on 188 yards of total offense on 51 plays.

… In 15 games, Bennett was sacked just nine times.

… Third-ranked TCU became the seventh team this year the Bulldogs held to a season low in points in a game. Their low was 17 in a win over Texas.

… Sophomore defensive back Javon Bullard, who was Defensive Player of the Game tonight, was also the Defensive MVP of the CFP semifinal win over Ohio State in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Tonight, Bullard accounted for all three turnovers (two interceptions, one fumble recovery) that led to 17 points.

… The leading tackler was sophomore Smael Mondon with five. Georgia had 5 sacks (freshman Mykel Williams' team-best 4.5, freshman Bear Alexander, his 2nd, senior Robert Beal, his 3rd, and Tykee Smith-2nd and freshman Jalon Walker-1st.

… Georgia forced a three-and-out on TCU’s first possession, limiting it to three yards. Georgia forced a fumble on the 2nd possession, caused by Chris Smith and recovered by Bullard at the TCU 33. On the 3rd possession, TCU scored a TD on a 75-yard, drive including a 60-yard completion.

… Bennett to Bowers accounted for a 22-yard score for a 45-7 lead with 10:52 in the 3rd. The second possession of the second half resulted in another TD, going 84 yards on nine plays, capped by a 14-yard catch to McConkey to make it 52-7.

… Senior Kenny McIntosh had a team-high 50 yards on six carries, while junior Kendall Milton had 33 yards and 10 carries, one touchdown. Milton notched the team’s third rushing touchdown of the night, while freshman Branson Robinson had two, as the Bulldogs had a school-record 44 on the year.

… Senior kicker Jack Podlesny registered 11 points, going 1-for-1 in FG (made 24-yarder) and 8-for-9 in PATs. He is 26-for-31 in FGs this year. He handled kickoffs too. Georgia did not punt in the 1st half, but opened the 3rd with a punt by freshman Brett Thorson (48 yards).

… Georgia went 6-for-6 in the red zone with 5 TDs and 1 FG, while TCU finished 1-for-1 with one touchdown.

… Georgia came in tonight ranked 1st nationally in the red zone at 97 percent. The Bulldogs have now scored 81 of 83 times, including 57 TDs and 24 FGs.

… The Bulldogs came in No. 1 in red zone defense (67 percent) as opponents are now 23-of-34 on the year with 13 TDs and 10 FGs with 11 times no points.

… Georgia came in minus one in turnover margin on the year and forced three turnovers in the first half. The Bulldogs forced a fumble in the first quarter (Smith, recovered by Bullard), and it led to a field goal and a 10-0 lead with 6:51 left. Bullard notched his first career INT. Georgia took over at its own 34 and it led to a TD. Bullard notched his 2nd career INT at the TCU 22 with 36 seconds left in the half. It led to a touchdown and a 38-7 lead with 26 seconds left. Georgia scored 71 points off 19 turnovers this year.

…Monday’s officials were from the ACC.

…Georgia's 17 points are the most points scored in the first quarter of the CFP Championship.

…Several former Bulldogs now in the NFL attended Monday’s game, including former Georgia and current Los Angeles Rama quarterback Matthew Stafford. Nakobe Dean and Sony Michel were also here.

…Among the celebrities in attendance was boxer Floyd Mayweather.

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