The Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0) on Saturday, September 28th. This game will be played at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and televised on ABC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 7:30 ET.
Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide
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Georgia Offense Breakdown
Georgia’s offense managed 264 total yards in their narrow 13-12 win over Kentucky, with 160 yards coming through the air. Carson Beck completed 15 of 24 passes for 160 yards, with Dominic Lovett leading the receiving effort with six catches for 89 yards.
The Bulldogs’ ground game was limited to 104 yards, with Trevor Etienne leading the way with 79 yards on 19 carries. Georgia’s offense was unable to find the end zone through the air but did score one rushing touchdown.
Alabama Offense Breakdown
Alabama’s offense was in top form in their 42-10 win over Wisconsin, racking up 407 total yards and 18 first downs. The Crimson Tide’s ground game was particularly effective, with 181 rushing yards and three touchdowns, complemented by 226 passing yards and three scores through the air.
Quarterback Jalen Milroe completed 70.6% of his passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns, earning a passer rating of 148.53. Milroe also led the team in rushing, gaining 75 yards on the ground and scoring twice. Ryan Williams was the top receiver, with four catches for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Georgia Team Defense
Georgia’s defense will be looking for a significant improvement after giving up 488 yards of total offense to Kentucky in their most recent game. The Bulldogs had trouble stopping the run, allowing 206 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Through the air, they surrendered 282 yards on 19 completions, with Kentucky’s offense picking up 25 first downs.
Georgia Team Defense
Alabama’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 290 total yards and 42 points to Wisconsin. The Tide’s secondary gave up 141 passing yards on 18 completions, including one touchdown. Against the run, Alabama allowed 149 yards on 41 carries. Overall, the defense will be aiming for a stronger performance in their next game.
Georgia vs Alabama Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Georgia has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 33 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Across the Alabama Crimson Tide last ten home games, the team averaged 32 points per game while allowing 19. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 8-2 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Alabama Crimson Tide have gone 2-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-2.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Georgia Bulldogs have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.
Bulldogs vs Crimson Tide Prediction
Alabama comes into this week five matchup as the +1.5 point underdogs at home, but we like their chances to pull off the upset. Our predicted final score is 28-21 in favor of the Crimson Tide, making them a good bet to win straight-up.
With the over/under line set at 48.5 points, our projection of 49 total points suggests that taking the over is the best play.
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Last updated:September 24, 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs