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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Nick Saban wore Georgia football's number during his 17 years of building Alabama into the premier program in college football. He went 8-2 against the Bulldogs and won eight of the last nine games.

Here comes new Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer in his first matchup against a program that has won two national titles since Alabama last won.

Tonight, No. 1 Georgia plays No. 4 Alabama at today's Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

“We have to do our part to make the environment special and bring our fans to it,” DeBoer said.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart is 97-16 in his ninth season as head coach. DeBoer is 107-12 in his 10th season^Th including a trip to the national championship game last season with Washington.

“His record speaks for itself,” Smart said. “Everywhere he went he was successful. He is very confident in his work and his organizational methods. …In the situation he's in, you have to be pretty confident in your skin to go in and do things your way, especially given the record they have. It seems like he did it without any problems.”

Smart first had DeBoer on his radar in Washington a few years ago because he was facing Oregon and former Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning. Washington won all three games of the last two seasons against Oregon by three points each.

Smart spoke to Lanning about facing DeBoer in the offseason.

“He didn’t have the greatest success either,” Smart said. “He had some difficult games and some difficult decisions against him.”

Georgia players are motivated by last year's loss in the SEC championship game, but some were part of the team that beat Alabama for the national title in 2021. Linebacker Smael Mondon was asked if beating Alabama was like climbing Mount Everest.

“I wouldn’t even say it’s like getting over a mountain because we’ve done it before,” he said.

Representatives from 16 NFL teams, including Bears general manager Ryan Poles and Lions general manager Brad Holmes, are expected to attend tonight, a post said

There are reports today that wide receiver London Humphreys could leave today because he is not listed on the SEC availability report today. Humphreys was listed on the SEC availability report as being out for the past three days and the only gameday update came 90 minutes before kickoff. I looked and was told, “Nothing has changed.” We reported on Wednesday morning that Humphreys was out for this game with mononucleosis.

Your referee for today's game is Daniel Gautreaux. He worked Georgia's win at Tennessee last season and was a field judge for Georgia-Alabama in the 2021 SEC Championship Game.

Fans and media entering the 100,077-capacity stadium will have to undergo U.S. Secret Service security checks as former President Trump is attending the game. Turns out a small umbrella in a work bag is a no-go.

This section will be updated when the game begins

Georgia vs Alabama time today

Date: Today
Time: 7:30 p.m
Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

What channel is the Georgia vs. Alabama game on today?

NOTE: Georgia vs. Alabama will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will referee the game from the locker room at Bryant-Denny Stadium, while Holly Rowe will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+. (subscription required) and and FUBO, which offers new subscribers a free trial.

Georgia vs. Alabama story

Series balance: Alabama leads 43-26-4
Georgia's last win: 33-18 on January 10, 2022 at Indianapolis in the national championship game, e.g
Alabama's last win: 27-24 in the 2023 SEC Championship Game

Georgia vs Alabama predictions

Alabama 24, Georgia 23

Georgia didn't score a touchdown at Kentucky until the fourth quarter in its narrow win two weeks ago. It will take more red zone touchdowns than Peyton Woodring field goals. He is 6 of 6 this season. Georgia has held its opponents to three field goals and no touchdowns in four red zone trips. Alabama's explosive offense will be a much different test.

Georgia vs Alabama betting odds

Friday's BetMGM lines and odds:

Spread: Georgia -1
Over/under: 49.5
Money line: Georgia -115, Alabama +105

Georgia vs. Alabama injury updates

Georgia: OG Tate Ratledge (ankle, out), DE/OLB Mykel Williams (ankle, questionable), DL Warren Brinson (ankle, probable), DL Jordan Hall (legs, questionable), RB Roderick Robinson (toe, out), WR London Humphreys (mononucleosis, retired), WR Sacovie White (unknown, retired).

Alabama: LB Qua Russaw (ankle, probable), RB Richard Young (ankle, probable), LB Jeremiah Alexander (unknown, probable).

Weather update for Georgia vs. Alabama

Some clouds are forecast, with a temperature of 71 degrees after kickoff and dropping to 65 degrees by the end of the game, along with light and variable winds, according to Weather.com.

Georgia Football 2024 Schedule

August 31: Georgia 34, Clemson 3
September 7: Georgia 48, Tennessee Tech 3.
September 14, Georgia 13, Kentucky 12
September 28 in Alabama
Oct. 5. Auburn
Oct. 12. Mississippi State
October 19th in Texas
Nov. 2 against Florida in Jacksonville
Nov. 9 at Ole Miss
November 16, Tennessee
Nov. 23 UMass
November 29 Georgia Tech
Record: 3-0

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Alabama Football 2024 Schedule

August 31: Alabama 63, Western Kentucky 0
September 7, Alabama 42, South Florida 16
September 14, Alabama 42, Wisconsin 10
September 28 Georgia
Oct. 5 at Vanderbilt
Oct. 12. South Carolina
October 19 in Tennessee
Oct. 26, Missouri
Nov. 9 at LSU
November 16 Mercer
November 23 in Oklahoma
November 30 Auburn
Record: 3-0.

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