Alabama vs Georgia predictions, how the Crimson Tide can win SEC title

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Alabama football will seal its postseason fate with one final game.

The No. 9 Crimson Tide will try for its 31st SEC championship against No. 3 Georgia, and its 12th win in the SEC Championship Game. Alabama has faced the Bulldogs four previous times in the SEC Championship Game and have won all four meetings.

Alabama kicks off against Georgia in the SEC championship at 3 p.m. CT Saturday, Dec. 6 on ABC.

Here are The Tuscaloosa News’ predictions for the 2025 SEC championship between Alabama and Georgia.

Alabama vs Georgia predictions

  • Colin Gay: Alabama’s September win against Georgia looked a lot like the Iron Bowl. Alabama took a big lead. The Bulldogs crawled back and the Crimson Tide held on. Gunner Stockton has gotten better. C.J. Allen, K.J. Bolden and the rest of the Georgia defense have improved. Alabama has Georgia’s number, but the Bulldogs have the roster advantage going into the SEC championship. And that advantage should be enough against the Crimson Tide.
  • Chase Goodbread: Alabama’s defense might have to carry the day, but it’s proven capable of doing that. It’s salty in the red zone and is capable of forcing multiple turnovers. The Crimson Tide should be able to contain Georgia’s offense well enough to take the SEC title.

Alabama vs Georgia scouting report: What we’re watching

  • Colin Gay: Ty Simpson has been incredibly inconsistent with his downfield passing ability. Facing Georgia, which has one of the better run defenses in the country, Alabama may have to rely on Simpson’s arm to move the ball downfield. Can Simpson find that consistency, and accuracy, to keep the Crimson Tide moving forward?
  • Chase Goodbread: Can Alabama protect Ty Simpson in Atlanta the way it did in Athens? That’s of paramount importance, especially for a UA passing attack that’s become more sporadic and will be without TE Josh Cuevas. If the Bulldogs’ pass rush gets home, it could be a long day for UA.

Alabama vs Georgia score predictions

  • Colin Gay: No. 3 Georgia 24, No. 9 Alabama 17
  • Chase Goodbread: No. 9 Alabama 24, No. 3 Georgia 20

Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

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