Georgia faces Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Georgia
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Clemson | 3 | Georgia | 34 | ABC | Noon |
| Sep. 7 | Tennessee Tech | 3 | Georgia | 48 | ESPN+ | 2:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Georgia | 13 | Kentucky | 12 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 28 | Georgia | Alabama | ABC | 7:30 PM | ||
| Oct. 5 | Auburn | Georgia | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 12 | Mississippi State | Georgia | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 19 | Georgia | Texas | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 2 | Florida | Georgia | ABC | 3:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 9 | Georgia | Ole Miss | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Tennessee | Georgia | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Mass-Amherst | Georgia | SECN | 12:45 PM | ||
| Nov. 29 | Georgia Tech | Georgia | ABC | 7:30 PM |
Alabama
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | WKU | 0 | Alabama | 63 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | South Florida | 16 | Alabama | 42 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Alabama | 42 | Wisconsin | 10 | FOX | Noon |
| Sep. 28 | Georgia | Alabama | ABC | 7:30 PM | ||
| Oct. 5 | Alabama | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 12 | South Carolina | Alabama | TBA | Noon | ||
| Oct. 19 | Alabama | Tennessee | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 26 | Missouri | Alabama | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | Alabama | LSU | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Mercer | Alabama | ESPN+ | 2:00 PM | ||
| Nov. 23 | Alabama | Oklahoma | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Auburn | Alabama | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Georgia | Alabama |
| ESPN FPI | 4 | 2 |
| Sagarin | 2 | 3 |
| Massey Composite | 3 | 2 |
| PiRate Ratings | 1 | 3 |
KEY STATS
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Alabama Georgia |
14 74 |
4 13 |
0.525 0.394 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Alabama Georgia |
1 81 |
1 13 |
0.163 0.390 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Alabama Georgia |
1 75 |
1 10 |
1.000 0.500 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Georgia Alabama |
53 74 |
6 11 |
0.500 0.556 |
| Blocked Kicks | ||||
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Alabama Georgia |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Blocked Punts | ||||
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Alabama Georgia |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Completion Percentage | Georgia Alabama |
14 32 |
4 8 |
0.702 0.667 |
| Defensive TDs | ||||
| Fewest Penalties | Alabama Georgia |
68 76 |
4 7 |
24 25 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Alabama Georgia |
107 116 |
12 16 |
8.00 8.33 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Alabama Georgia |
76 89 |
5 10 |
219 240 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Alabama Georgia |
108 119 |
12 14 |
73.00 80.00 |
| First Downs Defense | Georgia Alabama |
9 19 |
2 6 |
45 48 |
| First Downs Offense | Alabama Georgia |
103 115 |
15 16 |
63 58 |
| Fumbles Lost | Georgia Alabama |
1 113 |
1 14 |
0 4 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Alabama Georgia |
44 44 |
6 6 |
2 2 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Georgia Alabama |
52 86 |
9 13 |
18.00 19.43 |
| Kickoff Returns | Alabama | 1 | 1 | 52 |
| Net Punting | Alabama Georgia |
5 10 |
2 5 |
46.27 44.00 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Georgia Alabama |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Passes Intercepted | Alabama Georgia |
78 108 |
11 14 |
2 1 |
| Passing Offense | Georgia Alabama |
48 69 |
10 11 |
256.7 228.7 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Georgia Alabama |
1 7 |
1 2 |
91.3 115.7 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Alabama Georgia |
10 78 |
3 13 |
15.59 11.67 |
| Punt Return Defense | Georgia Alabama |
8 37 |
3 10 |
0.00 4.00 |
| Punt Returns | Georgia Alabama |
49 52 |
7 9 |
10.63 10.00 |
| Red Zone Defense | Alabama Georgia |
27 36 |
6 8 |
0.714 0.750 |
| Red Zone Offense | Georgia Alabama |
1 90 |
1 14 |
1.000 0.818 |
| Rushing Defense | Georgia Alabama |
42 68 |
9 14 |
110.7 132.3 |
| Rushing Offense | Alabama Georgia |
19 84 |
5 13 |
238.0 145.7 |
| Sacks Allowed | Georgia Alabama |
11 80 |
2 11 |
0.67 2.00 |
| Scoring Defense | Georgia Alabama |
3 6 |
3 5 |
6.0 8.7 |
| Scoring Offense | Alabama Georgia |
6 58 |
3 12 |
49.0 31.7 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Georgia Alabama |
20 45 |
5 8 |
3.67 4.33 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Alabama Georgia |
5 23 |
2 7 |
193.98 163.60 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Alabama Georgia |
5 10 |
1 3 |
78.92 89.26 |
| Team Sacks | Georgia Alabama |
30 41 |
5 6 |
2.67 2.33 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Georgia Alabama |
28 56 |
4 10 |
7.0 6.0 |
| Time of Possession | Georgia Alabama |
75 82 |
10 11 |
29:42 29:11 |
| Total Defense | Georgia Alabama |
4 13 |
2 7 |
202.0 248.0 |
| Total Offense | Alabama Georgia |
24 65 |
6 11 |
466.7 402.3 |
| Turnover Margin | Georgia Alabama |
23 72 |
2 13 |
1.00 0.00 |
| Turnovers Gained | Alabama Georgia |
73 95 |
11 14 |
4 3 |
| Turnovers Lost | Georgia Alabama |
1 52 |
1 7 |
0 4 |
| Winning Percentage | Alabama Georgia |
1 1 |
1 1 |
1.000 1.000 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Georgia
QB Carson Beck, RB Trevor Etienne, WR Dillon Bell, WR, TE Oscar Delp, OL Xavier Truss, OL Dylan Fairchild, OL Tate Ratledge, DE Mykel Williams, DT Nazir Stackhouse, LB Smael Mondon, LB Chaz Chambliss, CB Daylen Everette, S Malaki Starks, S Dan Jackson, K Peyton Woodring, P Brett Thorson, KR Jalil Farooq
Alabama
QB Jalen Milroe, RB Justice Haynes, WR Kobe Prentice, TE CJ Dippre, C Parker Brailsford, OL Tyler Booker, OL Kayden Proctor, DT Tim Smith, DL, LB Deontae Lawson, LB, CB Domani Jackson, CB Zabien Brown, S Malachi Moore, K Graham Nicholson, P James Burnip, ATH Kendrick Law, ATH Keionte Scott
INJURIES
Georgia
Player POS Status
D. Harris DB Questionable
M. Williams DL Out
W. Brinson DL Out
R. Robinson RB Out
J. Hall DL Out
X. McLeod DL Questionable
Alabama
Player POS Status
Q. Russaw LB Questionable – Leg
C. Adams WR Questionable – Arm
J. Hale WR Out – Knee
Source: Covers.com
Georgia vs. Alabama Football Series History
Alabama leads 43-26-4
COMMENTS
This is probably the most pivotal game of the 2024 college football season. The winner is likely on course to a solid seeding in the College Football Playoff. The good news is that with the 12 team playoff the loser could still have a shot at winning the title. This one will be a brutal battle of two power conference giants vying for a top seed in the playoff. I’m picking Georgia. They haven’t lost in years.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 31, Georgia 27
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Georgia 38, Alabama 34
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 31, Georgia 27
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Georgia 38, Alabama 34
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 4:30 PM ET. Watch this SEC football game on the ABC Network.
