No. 3 Georgia is set to face No. 2 Alabama this Saturday in Tuscaloosa, barring any postponement or cancellation as Alabama head coach Nick Saban has tested positive for Covid-19.
We will have updates here as things develop, but right now – Saturday’s top-3 matchup – a battle for king of the SEC – is still on, just with Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian at the reigns for the Tide.
Alabama is coming off of a 63-48 win at Ole Miss, which featured the most prolific offensive performance in SEC history.
There was a combined 1,317 yards of offense, and the 111 points scored set the record for the most points scored in a regulation-game in League history.
Alabama’s offense won’t have it as easy this week. Georgia looks like the best defense in the country and its possibly the best unit the Bulldogs have ever had.
Here is what Alabama’s media is saying about Georgia:
The history behind the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs – by Hannah Stevens – Roll Tide Wire
So far this season, Bennett has recorded a total of 685 passing yards for 5 TDs. This game against Alabama will be a statement game early on in the season to show what they’re capable of this season in the SEC, and if they are truly a playoff contender.
Betting odds swing to Georgia football after Alabama’s Nick Saban positive for COVID-19 – by Erik Hall – Tide Sports
“If you ever wondered how much impact Alabama football head coach Nick Saban has on his football team’s success, we got an answer Wednesday afternoon. According to sportsbooks, it’s about two points. The betting line on nearly every sportsbook swung toward the Georgia Bulldogs after Wednesday afternoon’s news that Saban and Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne both tested positive for COVID-19.”
Kirby Smart explains what makes Alabama different – by Michael Casegrande – AL.com
“Smart was also quick to downplay the impact of Georgia’s two close losses in the January 2018 national title game and December 2018 SEC title game. There’s been considerable roster turnover since then, he noted.”
Top Three Questions Facing The Tide Ahead of The Georgia Game – by
James Ludemen – Tide 100.9
“Quarterback Mac Jones has been nothing short of spectacular this season. Against Ole Miss, Jones led the Tide to eight consecutive touchdown drives and threw for 417 yards. For the first time this season, Alabama will face a dominant defense. If Georgia can force some turnovers from Jones, it could be a long night in Tuscaloosa for the Tide.”
We breakdown everything you need to know about Georgia versus Alabama in this week’s episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton!
Plus, Georgia great Keith Marshall stops by to talk UGA running backs.
Listen here: