Georgia's 2021 national title was obviously a victory for Bulldog fans around the country, but it was also a victory for fans of defense. The prior two national champions in college football -- LSU in 2019, Alabama in 2020 -- won primarily because of nearly perfect offensive systems. Both ranked first in offensive SP+, and with 78 combined points, 1,045 total yards and 7.0 yards per play, both absolutely torched a Georgia defense that ranked first in defensive SP+ both years.
In 2021, the Dawgs struck back. With an even better defense in tow -- and, it must be noted, a better offense too -- Georgia went 14-1, allowing more than 18 points just once and finally securing a national title it had waited 41 years to see.