The crushing of souls came at 12:09 a.m., Jan. 9, 2018. It was improbable, it was stunning, it was unforgettable.

9:53 p.m.
Holy crap. Two more quarters

Alabama's first-half summary: pic.twitter.com/7uIcV4njMa
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 9, 2018

Hey all you Georgia Tech and Auburn fans! We have a Hawks game starting now on @929TheGame. Join us.
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) January 9, 2018

10:14 p.m
People act like Bama can't outscore UGA 14-0 in the 2nd half. Come on, there's awhole 30 minutes left.
And let's never forget 28-3 (same state)

Freshman everywhere!
— Coach Chad Alligood (@chad_alligood) January 9, 2018

In the last two games I've now been impressed with Jake Fromm's blocking and tackling.
— Scott Michaux (@ScottMichaux) January 9, 2018

10:56 p.m.
Bama's gonna win this, aren't they?
No, they're not.

bro, that boy @FrommJake is made for this. #478
— T.O.™ (@_toliver12) January 9, 2018

11:17 p.m.
Is it too soon to start counting down by seconds Larry? 699 seconds to go

Reminder: Najee Harris is a fourth-stringer
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) January 9, 2018

11:20 p.m.
If Bama comes back and wins this thing, my writing efforts are screwed

When your 4th-string RB is a former 5-star recruit...
— Saturday Down South (@SDS) January 9, 2018

This. Is. Not. Normal. https://t.co/UfvwcMWAf5
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 9, 2018

Best of the best photos from @AlabamaFTBL vs. @FootballUGA: https://t.co/ZknBakL70m #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/G4IEll0MwZ
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) January 9, 2018

Georgia 20, Bama 13. 9:24 left. Whew. Still feels like this game has two or three lifetimes left in it.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) January 9, 2018

11:28 p.m.
May or may not survive the end of this

11:28 p.m.
This is going to be the worst heartbreak I've ever experienced with Georgia Football, isn't it?

National Championship game great Leadership Moments. Saban subs TFrosh QB Tagavailoa for Jalen Hurts, for first time ever. When Tagavailoa leads TD drive, Hurts is the first one to greet him and congratulate him. When he throws intercept Hurts is first to console him. Leadership!
— Bill Curry (@coachbillcurry) January 9, 2018

Can't imagine the nerve level for Georgia fans right now. Thirty-seven years since last title, now trying to hold on for 9 long minutes.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) January 9, 2018

No-call. Again, and again, and again... pic.twitter.com/2tcES2WSwJ
— Pick Six Previews (@PickSixPreviews) January 9, 2018

Alabama 66 yards away from tying score, 7:10 left. Biggest seven minutes in Georgia football since Herschel was a pup.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) January 9, 2018

Uga X says hello from the #NationalChampionship! pic.twitter.com/zNCIqM3fcf
— UGA Alumni (@ugaalumniassoc) January 9, 2018

Georgia trusted their QB all first half and was rewarded. Not trusting him late, and the offense is suffering. What a game.
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) January 9, 2018

Now @FootballUGA gets conservative? Played whole game with nothing to lose. Now you're playing not to win? #CFPNationalChampionship
— Kevin Kelley (@coachkelley1) January 9, 2018

Any QB can complete passes when they have 10 seconds to do it!
— GA Football Scorepad (@GAfootball80) January 9, 2018

Alabama is now 15-18 on 4th down this season
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 9, 2018

11:45 p.m.
Bama probably let Fromm too much time

Tie game. 3:49 left to play...

Who ya got? @AlabamaFTBL or @FootballUGA? #NationalChampionship
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) January 9, 2018

Georgia has lost six games in two seasons under Kirby Smart;

It has blown 13+ point leads in two of them (2016 vs Tennessee and Georgia Tech).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 9, 2018

11:49 p.m.
Or maybe the Dawgs not left Tua too much time

"On this drive for Alabama is a true freshman:

Quarterback
Wide Receiver
Running Back
Left Tackle

Unbelievable." - @GregMcElroy #FinebaumFilmRoom
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) January 9, 2018

11:52 p.m.
Going to be sick

🤷🏿‍♂️ https://t.co/2yFItiVZIk
— Randy McMichael (@randymac81) January 9, 2018

Watching in the concourse #RollTide pic.twitter.com/Nj60bIXoDj
— Tucker Sargent (@TuckSargent) January 9, 2018

Georgia fans insane right now. Disblief, relief, giddy joy.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) January 9, 2018

Hard to describe the primal nature of the roar here from Georgia fans after that miss. Chants of UGA, UGA, UGA filling the stadium.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 9, 2018

There's a dang good kicker from Northside Ga you need to take a look at Saban @CoryMunson1
— Caleb Vega (@Calebvega2) January 9, 2018

Andy Pappanastos was a perfect 13-for-13 on kicks from 36 yards or less in his career ... until that miss
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 9, 2018

Well that’s why Saban has 6 rings and I have none https://t.co/hLqF30WK2l
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) January 9, 2018

Tua one-upped Fromm's freshman mistake.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 9, 2018

It’s a Georgia tradition.. pic.twitter.com/4b4tNVOJRT
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 9, 2018

12:10 a.m.
I hate sports

DeVonta Smith, six catches all season coming into tonight. Inexplicably wide open. Unbelievable.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) January 9, 2018

What a freaking game!!!! Damn!! I love my DAWGS!!! BAMA TOOK IT
— Randy McMichael (@randymac81) January 9, 2018

ROLL TIDE. pic.twitter.com/Z7dc0OWhrN
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 9, 2018

Talk about being ready when your number is called. Tua Tagovailoa hadn’t played any meaningful snaps this season, and his number is called in the national championship game with his team down and struggling on offense. And, boy, was he ready.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) January 9, 2018

12:18 a.m.
Bottom line: One team put the ball in the hands of its QB late in the game, and the other didn't. The one that did won.

Recap of the #NationalChampionship: pic.twitter.com/T76uN9DYGm
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) January 9, 2018

Who did this 😭 pic.twitter.com/WqjhxFU8ia
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 9, 2018

Here it is: the moment Alabama's DeVonta Smith won the #nationalchampionship (📷David Goldman) https://t.co/qmI3NAR4p5 pic.twitter.com/3mnGzBA7ED
— AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) January 9, 2018

12:13 a.m.
I officially hate all GA Sports Programs

“Feels like 28-3 all over again…" pic.twitter.com/j17pDrNn3r
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 9, 2018

Jalen Hurts was the SEC player of the year and was benched in the national championship..still the first player on the field celebrating. I never want to see a kid think they are above the team again. High character kid.
— Brice Fantazia (@CoachFantazia) January 9, 2018

Nick Saban's going to enjoy this one.

For at least half an hour.

Well, maybe like ten minutes.

Nevermind, he's already watching film.
— Saturday Down South (@SDS) January 9, 2018