Game Week Central – Alabama & Georgia

The Alabama Crimson Tide will travel to Athens, Georgia, on Saturday to begin Southeastern Conference play. Over the years, these two teams have become one of the most competitive matchups, and one that most fans and analysts alike look forward to.

Here's what you need to know for No. 5 Georgia vs. No. 17 Alabama.

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Previous Meeting 

The Bulldogs traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Sep. 16, and the Crimson Tide absolutely dominated the Bulldogs in the first half. By halftime, the score was 30-7. The Bulldogs were able to get back in the game and make it competitive, but ultimately fell 41-34 to the Crimson Tide.

Notable News 

The Bulldogs are currently 1-0 in conference play, while this will be the beginning of conference play for the Crimson Tide. The Bulldogs have been undefeated at home and on the road so far, while the Crimson Tide are 0-1 on the road and 2-5 overall under Year 2 head coach Kalen DeBoer. Additionally, Georgia holds the longest active home winning streak in college football with 33 consecutive wins. The last time the Bulldogs lost at home was in double overtime to South Carolina on Oct.14, 2019.

Both teams are coming off a bye week during Week 4; prior to the bye week, both teams won in Week 3. Alabama boasts a 2-1 record, while Georgia is currently 3-0. Notably, Alabama players Jam Miller and Tim Keenan III will make their first appearance this season against Georgia.

Stat Leaders 

Alabama 

Passing: Ty Simpson - 862 yards (the fifth most in the SEC), 9 touchdowns, 0 interceptions

Rushing: Kevin Riley - 23 carries, 120 yards, 0 touchdowns

Receiving: Germie Bernard - 15 catches, 275 yards, 3 touchdowns

Defense: Bray Hubbard - 2 interceptions; Deontae Lawson - 10 tackles; LT Overton - 1 sack

Georgia 

Passing: Gunner Stockton - 721 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions

Rushing: Nate Frazier - 39 carries, 189 yards, 2 touchdowns

Receiving: Zachariah Branch - 11 catches, 181 yards, 2 touchdowns

Defense: Raylen Wilson - 23 tackles; Joenel Aguero - 1 interception

Last Week 

In Week 3, Alabama defeated Wisconsin 38-14, entering its bye week with back-to-back wins. During Week 3, Georgia beat Tennessee 44-41 in overtime, a narrow contest with back-and-forth action until the last second.

Coaches 

DeBoer is in his second year as the head coach of the Crimson Tide, with a 9-4 record in his first season and a 5-3 record in SEC play. He holds a 113-16  record all-time as a Power Five head coach and notably defeated Georgia in his first season at Alabama.

Kirby Smart is in his 10th season as Georgia's head coach, with an all-time record of 105-19 as of August 2025 and an SEC record of 62-11 as of the end of the 2024 season.

All-Time 

Alabama leads the all-time series against Georgia  44-26-4

How to Watch 

TV: 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC

Radio: Tide 100.9 FM, 1230 AM WTBC, 95.3 The Bear FM

Streaming: Tide 100.9 App, 95.3 The Bear App

Gambling 

Spread: Georgia (-3.5)

Money Line: Alabama (+130), Georgia (-155)

Over/Under: 53.5

ESPN Matchup Predictor 

Alabama: 45.2%
Georgia: 54.8%