Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026
Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Where to Watch: ABC
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Georgia +1.5, Alabama -1.5; Over/Under: 51.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Georgia +1.5, Alabama -1.5; Over/Under: 51.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Georgia +1.5, Alabama -1.5; Over/Under: 51.5 points
Season Record
Georgia Bulldogs: 5-0 (3-0) (1st place, SEC)
Alabama Crimson Tide: 5-0 (3-0) (1st place, SEC)
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Georgia Bulldogs: won their last game at home against the Vanderbilt Commodores 38-14.
Alabama Crimson Tide: won their last game on the road against the Mississippi State Bulldogs 56-23.
Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide Preview and Analysis
Georgia is entering this game with a 5-0 record overall and they have a 3-0 record in their conference games too. They are 4-0 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Vanderbilt 38-14. Gunner Stockton was the starting QB and he completed 25/32 passes for 295 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Bo Walker led the team in rushing yards with 71. Dwight Phillips Jr. led the receivers with 75 receiving yards on 5 receptions and 1 TD. Raylen Wilson and KJ Bolden each led the defense in that game with 7 tackles while Justin Williams and Gabe Harris Jr. each led the defense in sacks with 1. Ellis Robinson IV came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Alabama is entering this game with a 5-0 record overall and they have a 3-0 record in their conference games too. They are 3-0 in their home games, 2-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Mississippi State 56-23. Keelon Russell was the starting QB and he completed 16/22 passes for 285 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Trae'shawn Brown led the team in rushing yards with 66 and 2 TDs. Lotzeir Brooks led the receivers with 96 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Xavier Griffin led the defense in that game with 9 tackles while London Simmons led the defense in sacks with 1.5. Caleb Woodson and Dijon Lee Jr. each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.
Georgia vs Alabama Prediction
The current betting odds have Alabama listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Alabama has looked great in their games this season with their 5-0 record overall and their 3-0 conference record which has them right at the top of the SEC. They have looked great on their home field too with their 3-0 home record this season. Meanwhile, Georgia has looked great in their games this season with their 5-0 record overall and their 3-0 conference record which has them right at the top of the SEC. They have been a good road team too with their 1-0 road record this year. As good as Georgia has looked this season, they have also had a really easy schedule to start the year. They have only played 1 road game which was against Arkansas who is the worst team in the conference, and their toughest game so far was against Oklahoma who has crumbled under a lack of offense this year. Georgia does have a ton of talent that makes them one of the best teams in the nation, but they really haven't been challenged yet. Alabama has been challenged with a tougher schedule so far though. Alabama is coming off a 56-23 win over a ranked Mississippi State team and embarrassed Mississippi State in their own house. They also have a good road win over Kentucky, so they have been challenged already with 2 road games against better competition and now they are going to have the home advantage here. They have a stud QB who has been playing great over the last few weeks too and this Alabama team as a whole looks very different from the teams DeBoer has had there in recent years. This is a big chance for Alabama to make a statement as the best team in the SEC and the home advantage will help them edge out Georgia in a tight game. The best way to place a bet here is on Alabama to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Georgia Bulldogs: 6-13 ATS when the total is between 49.5 and 56. 6-11 ATS off a win against a conference rival. 5-9 ATS after a win by 17 or more points. 6-3 UNDER versus good rushing defenses - allowing 120 rushing yards/game or less. 9-5 UNDER vs. good teams - outscoring opponents by 10+ PPG on the season.
Alabama Crimson Tide: 12-4 ATS as a home favorite. 8-4 ATS after a win by 17 or more points. 9-5 ATS vs. good offensive teams - scoring 31 or more points/game. 9-4 UNDER off a win against a conference rival. 9-3 UNDER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 75%).
Key Injuries
Georgia Bulldogs: T. Blackshear (WR) Questionable - Upper Body. I. Canion (WR) Questionable - Leg. D. Dowdell (RB) Out - Undisclosed.
Alabama Crimson Tide: J. Ford (TE) Questionable - Arm. A. Walker (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“I think to play well in this conference, you’ve got to be able to take as many punches as you give. And I thought our guys really responded well today. We really need this kind of game – tough, physical, hard-fought. Punch, punch back, punch, punch back, 'cause that’s how you play in the SEC.” - Kirby Smart after his team’s win against Vandy in their last game.
“You make your mistakes and you learn from it. And I feel like that’s what I’m doing.” - Keelon Russell after their win against Mississippi State in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Georgia Bulldogs
WR Canion, Isiah
WR Taylor, Talyn
WR White-Helton, Sacovie
TE Luckie, Lawson
QB Stockton, Gunner
RB Frazier, Nate
Alabama Crimson Tide
WR Coleman-Williams, Ryan
WR Scott, Rico
WR Brooks, Lotzeir
TE Edwards, Kaleb
QB Russell, Keelon
RB Hill, Daniel
Statistical Leaders
Georgia Bulldogs
Passing: Gunner Stockton (1,049)
Rushing: Nate Frazier (211)
Receiving: Craig Dandridge (177)
Touchdowns: Chauncey Bowens (7)
Alabama Crimson Tide
Passing: Keelon Russell (1,414)
Rushing: Daniel Hill (247)
Receiving: Ryan Coleman-Williams (376)
Touchdowns: Trae'shawn Brown (5)
Coaches:
Georgia Bulldogs: Kirby Smart (11th season)
Alabama Crimson Tide: Kalen DeBoer (3rd season)