Georgia football dominated Alabama 28-7 on Saturday, Dec. 6, en route to another SEC championship win.
Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart picked up his first win against Alabama in the SEC championship game, as he was 0-4 against the Crimson Tide for an SEC title in his career. Smart also improved to 2-7 against Alabama, with his last win coming in the 2022 CFP national championship game.
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Georgia’s defense was dominant in the win, holding Alabama to 209 total yards with a turnover, including two fourth-down stops. Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 20 of 26 passes for 156 yards with three touchdowns in the win.
Georgia locks up a top-four seed and a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. Alabama is firmly on the CFP bubble, though, and is hoping to stay above Notre Dame and Miami at the backend of the 12-team bracket.
Here are the highlights from Georgia’s win.
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Georgia wins
Georgia beats Alabama 28-7, winning its first SEC championship game in matchups against Alabama under Kirby Smart. The Bulldogs lock up a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, and Alabama moves into bubble territory.
Alabama turns it over on downs again
Ty Simpson buys time in the pocket and fires to Germie Bernard in the end zone on fourth-and-10, but Bernard can’t haul it in as the ball is barely tipped by a Georgia defender.
Georgia leads 28-7 with under four minutes left.
Georgia lands knockout
Zachariah Branch takes Gunner Stockton’s screen pass 13 yards for a touchdown after maneuvering through multiple defenders.
Georgia goes up 28-7 with 6:51 to go in the fourth quarter, and that’s going to do it for the Bulldogs.
Alabama turns it over on downs
Alabama goes for it on fourth-and-2 from its own 12-yard line, but the Crimson Tide can’t move the chains. Georgia has a chance to go up three possessions with a field goal, which likely would be the knockout.
Georgia punts
Alabama has a chance to make this a one-possession game, although it’ll start its drive at the 5-yard line after Cole Adams has trouble with the punt.
The Crimson Tide take over with 9:06 remaining.
Germie Bernard scores for Alabama
Alabama dials up a receiver screen on third-and-5, and Germie Bernard takes it himself for a 23-yard touchdown after breaking multiple tackles. That was only Bernard’s second catch of the game.
Georgia still leads 21-7 with 12:33 remaining.
Georgia leads 21-0 after third quarter
Four consecutive punts by both teams gives the ball back to Alabama. The Crimson Tide defense is playing solid enough to win, but they need the offense to pick up the slack if it wants a chance to mount a comeback.
Georgia leads 21-0 after three quarters.
Alabama goes three-and-out again
Things continue to go badly for Alabama’s offense. A miscommunication on a run play results in a 5-yard loss by Ty Simpson, then a false start by Wilkin Formby sets the Crimson Tide back another five yards before going three-and-out.
Alabama has negative-1 yards combined in its first two drives of the third quarter.
Georgia goes up 21-0
Nate Frazier takes a handoff from Gunner Stockton 9 yards for a rushing touchdown, extending Georgia’s lead to 21-0 with 10:47 left in the third quarter.
Alabama is in trouble and desperately needs some offense soon.
Georgia sacks Ty Simpson
Georgia dials up pressure on third-and-9 and gets to Ty Simpson, sacking the Alabama quarterback for a 9-yard loss.
The Bulldogs force a three-and-out and take over on Alabama’s 40-yard line after the 24-yard return from Zachariah Branch.
Largest comeback in SEC championship game history
The largest comeback is SEC championship game history was in 2018, when Alabama rallied to beat Georgia after being down … 14 points.
Can the Crimson Tide accomplish the comeback again?
Georgia leads 14-0 at halftime
Alabama has 71 total yards at halftime and is hoping to make a few adjustments at the break. Georgia has held the ball for 19:59 of clock so far, compared to Alabama’s 10:01.
The Crimson Tide get the ball to start the third quarter.
Alabama goes three-and-out
Alabama goes three and out after Ty Simpson’s pass to Daniel Hill on third-and-2 falls incomplete. The Crimson Tide are looking to avoid going down three possessions before halftime.
Georgia punts
Alabama gets a much-needed stop, taking over on its own 25-yard line after the Georgia punt. The Crimson Tide take over with 5:21 before halftime, looking to lessen the deficit.
Alabama punts again
Alabama is struggling to find any momentum offensively, punting for the third time in its four possessions so far. Georgia takes over at its own 20-yard line after the 42-yard punt.
Georgia takes 14-0 lead
Gunner Stockton throws a 5-yard touchdown to Dillon Bell to take a 14-0 lead midway through the second quarter. The score caps off a 14-play, 57-yard drive for the Bulldogs that burns 7:44 of game clock.
It has been all Georgia so far in the SEC championship game.
Georgia intercepts Ty Simpson
Ty Simpson throws the ball behind Isaiah Horton into heavy coverage and is intercepted by Georgia safety Daylen Everette after the ball is tipped by KJ Bolden.
Everette returns the ball 34 yards to Alabama’s 38-yard line, although a facemask penalty pushes the Bulldogs back to their own 43-yard line. Georgia coming up with some big plays in the first quarter.
Georgia strikes first
Georgia capitalizes on the blocked punt, striking first after Gunner Stockton throws to a wide-open Roderick Robinson II for a 1-yard touchdown.
The Bulldogs lead 7-0 with 4:36 remaining in the first quarter.
Georgia blocks punt
Georgia’s Cole Speer clips Blake Doud’s punt, giving the Bulldogs possession on Alabama’s 14-yard line after the ball travels zero yards. Georgia’s special teams unit comes up with a potential momentum-shifting play.
Alabama, Georgia trade three-and-outs
Alabama punts after three consecutive run plays before the Crimson Tide hold strong on the subsequent Georgia drive.
Alabama takes over with 8:13 left in the first quarter.
Georgia punts
Nice start for the Alabama defense, forcing a punt after Georgia picks up back-to-back first downs to start the drive.
Alabama wins toss, defers
Alabama wins the coin toss and defers to the second half. Georgia will start with possession.
Pregame
Ty Simpson stats
Alabama’s Ty Simpson has been one of the most efficient quarterbacks in college football this season. Here’s a look at his stats as the first-year starter:
Passing: 256 of 389 passing (65.8%) for 3,056 yards with 25 touchdowns to four interceptions
Rushing: 75 carries for 126 yards with two touchdowns
Texas Tech beats BYU with ease
Texas Tech dominates BYU in the Big 12 championship game, taking down the Cougars 34-7. The Crimson Tide are likely locked into the CFP now, regardless of the SEC championship game result.
The CFP committee ranked Alabama at No. 9 in the latest update, and it would be a shock for the Crimson Tide to fall below other at-large teams like Miami, Vanderbilt and Texas, who all didn’t reach their respective conference championship games.
Drew Bobo injury update
Georgia starting center Drew Bobo, the son of offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, is out for the SEC championship game, according to the availability report. Bobo injured his foot in the first half of the Bulldogs’ game against Georgia Tech last week and was seen with a walking boot and crutches later in the game.
Kirby Smart is unsure if he’ll return this season.
What is Kirby Smart’s record vs Alabama?
Georgia coach Kirby Smart has a 116-20 record in 10 seasons with the Bulldogs, although seven of those losses have come against Alabama, where he was the defensive coordinator from 2008-15.
Smart has a 1-7 record against the Crimson Tide in his career, with his lone win coming in the 2022 CFP national championship game. He’s also 0-2 against Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer.
Josh Cuevas injury update
Cuevas, who has 30 receptions for 341 yards with four touchdowns this season, also didn’t play against Auburn or Eastern Illinois to finish the regular season. He had six receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown against Oklahoma in his last outing.
SEC championship availability report
Here’s a look at the most recent SEC availability report for the SEC championship game:
Georgia
Out:
WR Colbie Young
TE Ethan Barbour
RB Bo Walker
DB Kyron Jones
DL Jordan Hall
OL Drew Bobo
Questionable
S Zion Branch
Alabama
Out
DB Kameron Howard
LB Kelby Collins
LB Jah-Marien Latham
DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.
DL LT Overton
RB Kevin Riley
OL Mal Waldrep Jr.
DL Jeremiah Beaman
Questionable
RB Jam Miller
OL Kam Dewberry
TE Josh Cuevas
TE Danny Lewis Jr.
What time does Alabama vs Georgia start?
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
Alabama vs Georgia will kick off at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 6 from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
What TV channel is Alabama vs Georgia on today?
TV channel: ABC
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
The SEC championship game between Alabama and Georgia will be broadcast on ABC. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which carries ABC and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Alabama vs Georgia predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Dec. 5.
Spread: Georgia (-2.5)
Over/under: 47.5
Moneyline: Georgia -140 | Alabama +115
Austin Curtright, USA TODAY Sports: Smart wins his second game ever against Alabama as Georgia’s head coach, getting revenge on the Crimson Tide to lock up a top-four seed in the CFP. Alabama falls to bubble status, hoping BYU doesn’t beat Texas Tech in the Big 12 championship game to potentially steal a bid from the Crimson Tide.
Alabama football schedule 2025
Here’s a look at Alabama’s schedule in 2025, including past scores.
Saturday, Aug. 30: Florida State 31, Alabama 17
Saturday, Sept. 6: Alabama 73, UL Monroe 0
Saturday, Sept. 13: Alabama 38, Wisconsin 14
Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 27: Alabama 24, Georgia 21 *
Saturday, Oct. 4: Alabama 30, Vanderbilt 14 *
Saturday, Oct. 11: Alabama 27, Missouri 24 *
Saturday, Oct. 18: Alabama 37, Tennessee 20 *
Saturday, Oct. 25: Alabama 29, South Carolina 22 *
Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 8: Alabama 20, LSU 9 *
Saturday, Nov. 15: Oklahoma 23, Alabama 21 *
Saturday, Nov. 22: Alabama 56, Eastern Illinois 0
Saturday, Nov. 29: Alabama 27, Auburn 20 *
Saturday, Dec. 6: Alabama vs Georgia | ABC, 4 p.m. ET **
* – denotes SEC game
** – denotes SEC championships game
Georgia football schedule 2025
Here’s a look at Georgia’s schedule in 2025, including past scores.
Saturday, Aug. 30: Georgia 45, Marshall 7
Saturday, Sept. 6: Georgia 28, Austin Peay 6
Saturday, Sept. 13: Georgia 44, Tennessee 41 (OT) *
Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 27: Alabama 24, Georgia 21 *
Saturday, Oct. 4: Georgia 35, Kentucky 14 *
Saturday, Oct. 11: Georgia 20, Auburn 10 *
Saturday, Oct. 18: Georgia 43, Mississippi 35 *
Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 1: Georgia 24, Florida 20 *
Saturday, Nov. 8: Georgia 41, Mississippi State 21 *
Saturday, Nov. 15: Georgia 35, Texas 10 *
Saturday, Nov. 22: Georgia 35, Charlotte 3
Saturday, Nov. 29: Georgia 16, Georgia Tech 9
Saturday, Dec. 6: Alabama vs Georgia | ABC, 4 p.m. ET **
* – denotes SEC game
** – denotes SEC championships game