DeVonta Smith, New National Championship Model, When to Hedge

DeVonta Smith's performance in the national championship felt like one of those all-time sports moments. Smith and Alabama were so good that even Clemson-level Justin Fields couldn't have led Ohio State to win.
Also, is this the new championship model? Have LSU and Alabama changed the championship conversation? Does this make head-coaching hires like Steve Sarkisian and Lane Kiffin even better? Does it deepen the pool of championship contenders?
And hedging: In high-exposure situations, when to hedge and how to balance your football brain and hedging brain.