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Here's what the Georgia Bulldogs had to say about UCF claiming national championship

There may have been more laughing than answering...
Jan 1, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Central Florida Knights linebacker Shaquem Griffin (18) and quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) celebrate a victory against the Auburn Tigers in the 2018 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

ATLANTA -- The national championship has already been claimed.

That's according to the University of Central Florida, who claimed the Knights are the 2017 national champions after defeating the Auburn Tigers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and finished the season 13-0. Despite being the only undefeated team left in the FBS, they were left out of the College Football Playoff.

So what are we doing in Atlanta this Monday? The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide are supposed to be playing for the national championship.

But UCF has already made plans for a parade, given the coaches bonuses and has changed its Twitter profile.

On Saturday, 11Alive went around asking players about UCF's self-proclaimed title. Here's what they had to say:

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