TCU or Georgia: Who will win? Our staff makes its national championship game picks

Georgia is the defending champion. TCU is a surprise team. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday and will be broadcast by ESPN.

Georgia is favored to win the national championship game against TCU. The team with the best players and the most depth will win.

Georgia will win the national championship game against TCU. Georgia is the best team in the country. TCU has shown they can be competitive, but Georgia presents a matchup problem.

Robert Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Pirates beat writer, picks Georgia to win the national championship game. C. Trent Rosecrans, who covers Reds-Pirates games, will be insufferable when they meet in the press box this summer.

TCU plays Georgia in the national championship game. Dane Brugler, NFL Draft staff writer, picks Georgia. Bregler expects Georgia to get an early lead and pull away in second half.

Richard Deitsch picks Georgia to win the national championship game against TCU.

Jason Jones, Culture staff writer, picks TCU to win the national championship game against Georgia. Sonny Dykes coached his alma mater, Cal, and his offense hasn't been the same without him.

Josh Kendall, Atlanta Falcons beat writer, picks Georgia to win. Josh Kendall: Georgia has handled the tougher of the two Playoff opponents.

Georgia is going to win the national championship game against TCU. Georgia has too much of a talent advantage for TCU to overcome.

Georgia is going to win the national championship. TCU is a team that deserves to be remembered for its improbable run. Georgia's depth on offense and defense will be too much for TCU to overcome.

TCU beat Michigan. Georgia is going to win the national championship game. Georgia will win comfortably. TCU will need to play at their best to complete their journey on top.

Georgia will win the national championship game. Stetson Bennett IV will become the first five-time Heisman Trophy winner.

Ric Sanchez, from the Social team, picks TCU to win the national championship game against Georgia.

The Culture and Sports Editor Damon Sayles picks TCU to win the national championship game against Georgia.

Georgia's defensive line and secondary were poor in the Peach Bowl. Jeff Schultz, Atlanta columnist, thinks Georgia's defense will play better against TCU.

TCU's defense is at its best when it creates pressure on the quarterback. Georgia's offensive line has allowed pressure at the second-lowest rate in the nation. TCU's defensive ranks 32nd in pass efficiency and 82nd on yards per attempt allowed.

Georgia's defense is going to face an explosive TCU offense. Georgia's offense has the talent and experience to handle the big games. Nate Tice sees Georgia coming back from a couple of early shots and overwhelming TCU with haymakers as the game wears on.