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LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, More React to DeVonta Smith's Historic Title Game

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith is having a historic outing in College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Ohio State—and it's not even the second half.

Through two quarters, Smith reeled in 12 passes for 215 yards and three touchdowns as Alabama held a 35-17 lead. In doing so, he set SEC records in career receiving yards (3,965), single-season receiving touchdowns (23) and single-season receiving yards (1,856).

He also became the CFP National Championship record-holder in receptions when he grabbed his 11th of 12 first-half catches.

Numerous stars took notice of the standout performance from the Heisman Trophy winner.