UGA vs Alabama - Josh Pate's Preview & Prediction

UGA vs Alabama is one of the biggest games on College Football's week 5 schedule with Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs heading into Tuscaloosa to face Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide. On Late Kick Live Ep 558 Josh Pate broke down the matchup and offered his preview and prediction. Will Carson Beck and the UGA offense be able to function at a high level? How will the Alabama defense look early? Let us know what you think in the comments below and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!
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[@JoshPateCFB]

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[@RollTide19]

"I texted James Spann every 30 minutes"😂 I've been worried about the weather for this game, all week.

[@zzpittsburgzz3658]

Everyone one watching from other states are like who the hell is James spann lol

[@jonboy87]

​@@zzpittsburgzz3658James Spann is actually well known. When I lived in Texas I had several people talk to me about James Spann.

[@GoatedAtNFS]

yeah Hurricane Helene might wreck havoc on some games this weekend sadly

[@robertd9850]

@@zzpittsburgzz3658 Weatherman who's been in Birmingham since I lived there in the '80's.

[@newfdog9602]

Don't have a dog in this fight, but it's gonna be awesome! Meanwhile, OSU avoids a top 25 team for another week....

[@takforce06]

Avoids? They schedule top 25 out of conference schools every year. First time watching college football?

[@thesambo22]

@@takforce06Bruh they always have like the weakest schedule in FBS until they get exposed by Michigan at the end of the regular season😂

[@CrashB111]

@@thesambo22 Michigan and Ohio State get to pretend they play a tough schedule by beating Penn State every season like it means something. For years, they've basically had 1 game regular seasons since their only actual opponents in the B1G were each other.

[@samright4661]

@@takforce06Suckeys plays Cup Cakes every year

[@gregjacksun]

@@takforce06 Sometimes they need guidance.

[@ChaosKLC]

Let's be real. Both of these teams are equal and both can pull out the close win. This will come down to which team can stay out of their own way. Saturday can't get here fast enough.

[@Ultra-BLV]

I think the key to the game is how well Georgia runs the ball. If Georgia is able to grind 4.5-5 YPC consistently on an Alabama run defense that has been mortal thus far, it will set up Carson Beck to take advantage of some mismatches against Bama’s inexperienced secondary and allow Georgia to efficiently move up and down the field with consistency. I think Georgia has the best defense in the country right now when they get their main defensive line guys back. The lack of DL depth on the field against Kentucky showed but I think it was a one game thing due to the unique injury situation we had in that game that won’t be apparent again, similar to Alabama’s OL vs USF. Georgia has been great at preventing big plays and Alabama hits big plays better than anybody. Talk about an unstoppable force vs immovable object. I’ve picked Georgia to win every game since our last regular season loss in 2020 against Florida. I think Georgia is more than capable of winning this game, they’re favored for a reason and for the first time in these matchups have the better head coach. Alabama’s looked on great both sides of the ball for 9/12 quarters, and Georgia’s started insanely slow offensively twice against P4 teams, Georgia seems to miss Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey desperately, Georgia’s OL has underperformed and now will be without their best player, and Carson Beck has struggled in road environments and now he’ll be playing in the toughest road environment of his career. For the first time in nearly 4 years, my head is telling me to pick against my Dawgs. I think it’s fairly low scoring to start, both offenses pick it up in the 2nd half, but ultimately Bama, through Jalen Milroe’s arm and legs, creates a few more explosives than Georgia does. So (sadly), give me Bama 30-27 Saturday Night. Now excuse me while I go find somewhere to throw up.

[@j.wilson1000]

I agree, we need to run the ball well. BUT.... we can not do this typical run up the gut, run up the gut, get 3rd and 7 and throw the ball for 6 yards like we did against KY. Bobo gets stuck in that pattern regularly. Go Dawgs!

[@taylorrussell3158]

No faith in the coach who hasn't lost a regular season game since covid? I'm all for fair perspective but this is a despicable showing on fanfare. I myself think there's a decent chance we lose the game but to make a declaration that Bama wins? For shame sir for shame. I can't imagine your proclamations if uga was a normal team who hasn't been on a historical run.

[@bamafan4102]

As an Alabama fan, I love that Georgia is favored in this game.

[@BamaGreg2024]

As a big Bama fan and I am picking them to win by 4, 27-23! But I am fearful of winning during the season and getting put out of the playoffs by Ga. In the playoffs. Both teams have to stay healthy to keep up with Texas and OSU! Much respect for Georgia and it could go either way but, Bama will be able to run the ball, but I’m not sure we will be able to sustain long drives vs Ga.

[@WestBeachFLboy]

Having Bama an underdog at home is probably the worst thing that could’ve happened to the dawgs. Expect a fiery and edgy Bama. Bama beat a better Georgia team last year in Georgia, with a worse O-line to boot. I’ll take them to do it again at home.

[@tsully4368]

Deboer's first SEC opponent ever is Georgia. Oh boy! 🤣 RTR!

[@gabrielgardner2054]

The only sports betting I care about is the over under of how many times they’ll mention Ryan Williams is 17 during the game lol

[@chuckculver8652]

LMFAO...I know right... RTR

[@MMTT7sALd]

😂😂😂

[@bradmyrick1149]

With a 12 team playoff, this isn't the last game these 2 will play. It's a proven fact that it is VERY hard to beat Georgia twice in the same season. Roll Tide

[@gilllawson2214]

BAMA has been UGAs Achilles heel for many years.

[@c.juneau410]

This year too? Wow. He predicted the future

[@PrestonW97]

A Nick Saban coached Bama. Let's see

[@jeffroy1463]

Gonna be a great game ROLL TIDE 🐘

[@GoatedAtNFS]

Georgia vs Alabama last year drew in 17.5 million viewers per in game minute and peaked at 22.5 towards the end of 2nd half. it was the most watched game next to Ohio State vs Michigan for 2023. anytime they play, everyone stops what they’re doing and watches. we know Georgia vs Texas, Ohio State vs Oregon, and Alabama vs Tennessee all exist, but you gotta get to Georgia vs Alabama first.

[@jfra7107]

Roll Tide! Exactly right. This type game is what makes college football fun, regardless of anything post season

[@Gimpo925]

As a lifelong UGA fan I can tell you this means more than playoffs since we were 1-5 against bama during the Nick era. That being said we will never get another chance since he retired. I also think he needed to retire he looked tired and made a hell of a run.

[@skipgumphrey9579]

Not trying to rub it in or trash talk, but y’all are actually 1-5 during the Kirby era not the Saban era. Georgia is 1-8 during the Saban era… RTR

[@bertpulaski2492]

I don’t have a dog in this game but I’m excited for it. There’s several games throughout the year that you have to tune into if you’re a fan. This one and OSU vs Mich is just a couple. I’m excited for this match up. I just hope it’s not a blowout either. Let’s make it exciting and a 3 point spread.

[@joelaton1062]

@@Gimpo925 I get the point, but it is kinda like 2021. bama won the sec title, but i cringed when fans tried to brag about that over Georgia. Georgia won the natty. Whoever wins this game, if the other team wins the natty, then this game was meaningless other then a stepping stone to the season. Not saying we will not enjoy it, and i hope bama does win it. It will be a good barometer for both teams to see where they are at.

[@neilray9357]

James Spann is THE go to source for Alabama weather! 💯

[@Jacob-ec6st]

You’re the only person I’ve seen talk about Georgia being banged up on their lines of scrimmage. I think that will have a bigger impact than most people think.

[@thecrazynodak]

I'm no fan of Alabama but they've absolutely been Georgia's only kryptonite over the last 4 seasons: Alabama over Georgia

[@thephenomkid24]

What does the past have to do with this year?

[@chrisshields5448]

Dude, bama is not scoring 41 points

[@c.juneau410]

@@chrisshields5448😂😂😂 come on bro. Really???

[@brianfloyd2279]

@@chrisshields5448 they said that in the SEC CG in 2022. Bama blew em out bad. And had UGA been rightfully left out of the playoffs after taking such a beating, and Bama losing their top two WRs, Bama would have another trophy.

[@MarkyMark1221]

More like the last 16 years, 8-1 since 2008

[@jeglivestreams]

As a huge Georgia fan, I can see an argument for either team to win this game, but I PRAY to see my twitter/X feed pop up with “It’s a splattering in Tuscaloosa” and Georgia getting it done. GO DAWGS!!! 🔴⚫️

[@David-jf3uf]

Is that in reference to the score of the game or what Georgia players will do to civilians while they’re in a car after the game?

[@jeglivestreams]

@@David-jf3uf Possibly both

[@christopheroneil266]

The difference in Ga and Bama we don't cover up the dumb shit our guys do. In Bama if a ball player gets caught driving drunk they give them a ride home

[@MarkThaSage]

@@christopheroneil266you don’t know shit about Alabama or the police/state troopers in Alabama then 😂😂

[@leejones8082]

I love the 1-5 argument because it's acting like other coaches have dominated alabama.

[@thisisthetarter]

And that 1 win came when it mattered

[@dawgdayz4884]

the Bulldogs have won 42 in a row during the regular season

[@CrashB111]

@@dawgdayz4884 Against the weak side of the SEC, nobody cares about the SEC East. Georgia's pattern: Beat up on the weak SEC East, and pound their chest, only to inevitably lose to Alabama in Atlanta.

[@ericmcdonough6771]

@@dawgdayz4884 because this is the first time Alabama has been on the regular season schedule since then

[@HealthySkepticism777]

@@dawgdayz4884Georgia will be like 50-3 over the last 3 years with all losses to Bama if they lose Saturday.

[@rockytopronnie]

"That's why God has us play the games" 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TJsVette]

I'm rooting for Bama all the way, but Georgia is like Auburn. You don't know what team is going to show up to play on either side. Georgia is going to be coming in on that struggle win vs. Kentucky, and be looking for a huge win. Bama is still getting use to a new coach and staff. It's going to be a good game no matter what.

[@samright4661]

🤡 statement of the year, Kirby had 2 weeks to get Ga ready revenge is on the Dawgs mind

[@TJsVette]

@@samright4661 exactly, it will be a good game no matter what

[@robertd9850]

@@samright4661 Bama had two weeks as well.

[@samright4661]

@@robertd9850 Bama don’t have Kirby

[@robertd9850]

@@samright4661 Bama has Deboer.

[@petermarshall7352]

Lord, please don’t let Helene knock my power out beyond 7 pm Saturday. RTR

[@TheRayfield77]

Right!? They keep saying weather won't be a factor in the game.... but it might be a factor in me seeing the game!

[@petermarshall7352]

@@TheRayfield77 Hell, I'll sit in my car and watch it on my phone.

[@bstrhn84]

24/7 has Bama with the #1 roster. Bama is hungry and focused and in Bryant Denny. Enough said.

[@BowHunterHartley]

😂😂😂

[@bstrhn84]

@@BowHunterHartley 🥴🥴🥴

[@davidjackson4308]

Thank goodness we have the new playoff format, so it really isn't going to affect the losing team a great deal as long as they keep winning the rest of the year. Your season is still alive. Would love to have the bragging rights though since I live in Georgia. Roll Tide!

[@amysmithssportsandmakeup1397]

Y’all know uga has heard how crappy they are for 2 Weeks since the KY game

[@esrealwilleatit8574]

There’s definitely meaning to this game and anyone who says different isn’t a fan of college football.

[@robertd9850]

How is that everyone is calling the game a pick 'em or favoring one team or the other by a couple points but ESPN's Matchup Predictor has Bama favored 2:1?

[@24Ttr]

Huge Dawg fan but if the dawgs offense show up Iike they did vs Kentucky we gettin clapped by atleast 3 possessions.

[@539strt]

Alabama is going to beat the brakes off Georgia!

[@LakendrickEdwards]

Exactly while everybody thinking they gone hang with Bama

[@reeddamron8550]

You guys are funny

[@Aviator-Chicken]

I just need Mike Bobo to actually let Carson Beck throw the ball Obviously it’s risky with our OL having major holes but you CANNOT be conservative when play calling against a team like Bama I trust Kirby’s judgment but I just don’t know what he sees in Mike Bobo…I miss Todd Monken everyday 😓

[@syzzuryp7897]

As a georgia fan, im nervous

[@sdsouthern]

As a Bama fan, I am, too. This game could honestly go either way. Who shows up? Who has the better game plan? Who can make the adjustments? Who can avoid the penalties? Both teams are elite.

[@mikedennis8109]

@@sdsouthern As a Texas man, do y'all's husbands watch football too?

[@cane870]

@@mikedennis8109😂

[@bjs1130]

@@mikedennis8109 LMAO

[@dawgdayz4884]

@@mikedennis8109 You will find out soon little horn.

[@warriorworkstraining]

Bro, I say it all the time, but you are the best in the game at this. Always enjoy!

[@jordandoe2768]

As a Bama or GA fan you'd be crazy to try and predict the ending of this one, both teams have an arsenal of weapons, an excellent QB and experienced coaches, could go either way but ticket holders should def get their money's worth on Sat night in Tuscaloosa. Roll Tide!

[@Dr_Dan7982]

That G doesn’t stand for greatness

[@yeahhhdro64]

The A in alabama stands for Ass

[@opalrhudy2526]

Josh Pate didn't get to be where he's at by accident folks. He knows what he's talking about. I concur with him. Give me Bama to win and cover. Be as it may.

[@elijahmirabella3187]

Georgia fan here, but I actually fell confident in this game. I'm hoping we win and show people how boring they were about us. UGA definitely has more motivation going back to last season, but we'll see. It'll probably be a 30-27 UGA win! Go Dawgs!

[@marcionascimento3761]

KJ Bolden, 18 years old and also used to play as a receiver as well at Buford so he knows the position and can cover Williams as a safety.

[@keinoh493]

"There's stuff that mattered long before playoffs were ever a thing." Just speakin' it real 😎

[@TheBrethren4Christ]

If Alabama does not stop Georgia, then Texas could stop them. Tennessee might, but I am too doubtful for them.

[@dawgdayz4884]

the Bulldogs have won 42 in a row during the regular season

[@kishanpatel5275]

@@dawgdayz4884yeah. Then the SEC East was dismantled lol

[@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave]

​@dawgdayz4884 yep...and where did that last regular season loss happen? I can tell you....Bryant-Denny Stadium...October 2020...time for a streak to end.

[@codyknight7569]

Love ya Josh but you’ve been around football long enough to know that bobo will do the exact opposite of what he’s supposed to do. Tackle on the perimeter? *runs up the middle all night

[@ThemDawgsIsHellDontThey]

Yep. Him & Kirby have never proven to me that they’re willing to fearlessly pass downfield and that’s the only way to beat Bama.

[@williamwhitfield6225]

This is the most tired talking point of all time. It just gets parroted over and over by a ppl who either don’t really watch the games. Or simply don’t understand the game.

[@codyknight7569]

@@ThemDawgsIsHellDontThey not to mention Carson doesn’t have time to wait for anything to develop. Our dline is gone as well

[@dawgdayz4884]

the Bulldogs have won 42 in a row during the regular season not to shabby for bobo as long as ol does its job.

[@charliecook1811]

Bobo used to drive me crazy when he was there with Mark Richt, on 3rd and 6 and call a draw play most of the time. lol

[@adriengadson3544]

Georgia fan here. This is the time to create a buzz for Ga. They are evenly matched they know each other and had a week off before the game. If Kirby can't muster up 1 or 3 points to beat Bama. Then he will always be in their shadow. Ga will be the Buffalo Bills next to the 49's when they had their run.

[@klan6769]

Bad example, GA has won the championship, multiple times. Buffalo Bills have 0

[@reyb1649]

@@klan6769 - Agree. Georgia actually could have 3 peated last year if they weren't denied the playoffs. Not sure why he compared them to the Buffalo Bills. SMH

[@sickbonfiresbro]

To be fair we denied ourselves the playoffs by losing to Bama. Pretty confident we could've beaten anyone in the playoff though so otherwise you're right. ​@@reyb1649

[@SerSerington]

Gonna be a fun one, boys

[@rrtownsend7148]

I'd love to see them beat each other... GO VOLS!!!!

[@JoeySparks]

Maturity and experience of KLaw and Prentice will make a difference, even if just for a handful of touches

[@bobbydelacroix1515]

This game comes down to how Georgia’s defense handles Bama’s offense. Georgia will score now and then, but if Bama can’t, that’s it

[@chrisvillanueva5359]

There’s one team in the nation that a UGA fan fears. It’s Bama. I hope we’re healthy enough to put our best team on the field. Let’s go Dawgs!!

[@reyb1649]

As a Georgia fan, Ohio State is quite concerning to me as they typically have the type of offense that can cause our defense problems much like Bama has had in the past with elite QBs and Elite receivers. Can't say we fear Bama though. Many of us certainly don't like Bama.

[@zachcoggins9018]

As a Dawg fan, I’m nervous. I don’t think it has greater than a touchdown margin, but I hope that they contain Milroe and win on the last possession.

[@tmoney7643]

Hot Take: Bama rolls over Georgia by 14+. Georgia goes on to lose handsomely in Austin. Georgia loses a close game in Oxford. Georgia get blown out by Tennessee in Athens. This season alone derails the UGA “dynasty” 😳🤯

[@colemitchell5344]

Give me Bama 24-20 as UGA fan 😢

[@bertpulaski2492]

Some people want to talk about playoffs for this game. Ignore it. While there’s playoff ramifications, for this game and many other major rivalry games, the playoffs don’t exist.

[@TuanNguyen-oh4lv]

Roll Tide from Naples Florida

[@xoMiaBambinaxo]

For those wondering about GA based off the Kentucky game, might I remind you that Kirby took a page out of ole Nicks playbook in terms playing a little off the game before the major game. It’s a Jedi mind trick, people. You’ll see.

[@jamesbizzell7489]

No coach does that. They play to win.

[@Superhunan]

That’s not true. It’s not talked about and if you ask them, they’ll give you coach speak. But coaches absolutely avoid putting stuff on tape leading up to big games. I’m not saying that’s the case here, but it absolutely happens.

[@Superhunan]

Let me follow up by saying I have personally heard a coach say “we can beat them without giving that look”

[@jrcrit8843]

I always laugh when armchair keyboard coaches act like they’re in the minds of the actual coaches. Kirby did not draw up some vanilla gameplan to beat Kentucky by 1 pt. Kirby also isn’t some offensive mastermind where he needs to hide plays lol. Bobo definitely isn’t that guy. Kirby is 1-5 against Bama and has never pulled new plays out of the book. He relies on a suffocating defense and being able to run to set up the pass

[@Superhunan]

@@jrcrit8843 I’m certainly not arguing he did. I am telling you I have firsthand knowledge of that very statement being made by the head coach of Big South Conference team. Not sure if you were responding to me or not. But it does happen. I personally just think Bobo is an average play caller.

[@ThemDawgsIsHellDontThey]

Key to the game for me is if Bobo & Kirby will play conservative offense like they always do against Bama. If they do that, it’s a loss. Only way to be successful against Bama is to open it up and pass downfield fearlessly. They let Beck to that all last season then balled up in a shell in the SECCG.

[@joshwells3933]

Kirby is the ultimate competitor. I trust him to have his team ready to go and take this game.

[@LakendrickEdwards]

It want matter they still gonna lose and lose big RollDamnTide 🐘🐘🐘

[@AloeVerafied]

@@LakendrickEdwards🐀☠️

[@LakendrickEdwards]

@@AloeVerafied it’s not rat poison it’s the truth my guy

[@Bibby334]

These guys that talk football have me dumbfounded, for this season the eye test says Georgia should dominate 38-10

[@LakendrickEdwards]

@@Bibby334 u funny as hell for this comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Fatboy_bjj]

Ryan Williams is a Jamison Williams type guy. He’s the big play guy, Bernard Prentice and Law are the guys that can bite you.

[@TS_Esquire]

As a Georgia fan, this is likely going to be a frustrating game. Nick Saban had Kirby's number, not Alabama. However, this is the worst Georgia team in four-five years. Brock is gone, UGA doesn't have any great receivers, and Beck is not a true running threat. From a AL defensive perspective, it is a very simple strategy, load the box to stop the run and rush the passer and make the receivers beat your corners (if they can.) From AL offensive perspective, it is equally simple. UGA traditionally has struggled with good running QB (see AL last year, SC Last year, Ohio State the year before.) They are an aggressive upfield defense that has a tendency to get behind the QB and then get gashed for big scramble yards by a QB. AL just has to show that the QB is willing to run with a few plays early. Once that is established, UGA will have to put a spy on him and/or not rush him as intensely. That will either free up a spot in the backfield (with a spy) or give him more time to hit downfield receivers.

[@sneakyquick]

I am a huge Bama fan and usually can get a good feel for the game. There is a chance they blow Georgia out of the water, but that seems unrealistic. I don't have a good feeling about it.

[@thomasmalloryevans2932]

As a die-hard Dawgs fan, I watched Kentucky manhandle Georgia on BOTH sides of the ball - that told me everything I needed to know about this game - as much as it hurts me to say it, I think this game is going to be over by the end of the 3rd quarter - my prediction : Alabama 41 Georgia 20

[@yungblacc15]

Respect but it’ll be closer than that. 31-17 Bama.

[@UnconventionalSpark]

The Trust Fund fans will begin to realize their golden age is over. UGA 27 - Bama 17

[@BehindFor17Hours]

As a Georgia fan, Alabama +2 is the freest money in the history of football.

[@kishanpatel5275]

I’m sure you said that before

[@planoman0935]

Depends on which Milroe and O line shows up for Bama. Bama still has Tennesee & Georgia at Texas. Both on Oct 19 and both away games.

[@DestroyaMusic]

I truly do believe the intangibles will propel Georgia over Alabama in this one. Yes, Kalen DeBoer won both rivalry games against Oregon but I’m just telling you right now, he doesn’t know what SEC rivalries are (and, yes, this is a rivalry regardless of if they play every year or not. They’re the only 2 teams in the conference that can compete on the same field with one another.) If you think for one second that Georgia isn’t out for blood and doesn’t want to curb stomp Bama for what happened last year… you got another thing coming.

[@XclusiveCloset-th3ij]

Georgia 42-34

[@Jenlaw88]

This game absolutely does matter. But to think that the script wouldn't be re-written in 2.5 months should they meet up again in the post-season is unwise. It won't be this season (it's the first of the 12 team playoff) but give it a few years. The expanded playoff will eventually condition college football fans to disregard these games - in general - down the line. They will eventually have as much juice as a divisional game in the NFL, but probably nothing more.

[@j.wilson1000]

This game hinges on whether or not Bobo can get his head out of his ass. We have the players with the talent but Bobo is not an elite play caller.

[@ChaosKLC]

Did you watch film the last game? Did you see how bad the Oline played? How off Carson Beck was? How the perimeter blocking by TE was terrible? He dialed up 5 or 6 home runs and they were all missed or stopped due to a player not getting the job done. The play caller is put in a box when that stuff happens.

[@j.wilson1000]

@@ChaosKLC What I saw was, 1st down= run up the gut. 2nd down= run up the gut. 3rd down= run routes that end 1 yard shy of a first down and throw it. Yes, there were some missed opportunities but the play calling never allowed our offense to form any sort of rhythm. Here's to hoping that got corrected in the off week.

[@matthewflakes1481]

This noise about Saban being gone is just noise. Gameday is in town, that means he is not prepping to leave town on Thursday. I guarantee he has been at the facility multiple days this week. Give me Bama at home by four! 31-27

[@calnoble4651]

Bama has a weak secondary. They are young and this swarm defense is too complex. There has just not been anyone to expose it yet. Georgia’s secondary is going to be something Bama hasn’t seen. Bama may have some running luck but that is about it. Expect Bama’s sack issues to continue.

[@Dr_Dan7982]

Lmaooooooo

[@Dr_Dan7982]

Talk is cheap

[@jameskirkland1899]

Bama's dbs are a weakness but I don't think swarm is any more complicated than what Saban was running Bama just doesn't have the depth on defensive line to stonewall teams for the entire game. Georgia's secondary may the best they've seen but vice versa Georgia hasn't played a team with the playmaking ability like Bama's and the last 2 times they did play a team with legit playmakers they gave up 41 both times 2021 SEC Championship and the Playoffs vs Ohio State. The last question is Georgia's defense better than it was last year because I believe Bama's offense is better this time especially on the offensive line.

[@LakendrickEdwards]

@@jameskirkland1899man please know your football before u text something

[@doctordox]

Delusion

[@trishanne38]

What have Bama players said no more than what UGA players have said .

[@alexbrown307]

If Bama loses, I'm blaming the orange guy.

[@KoryRedd]

It will come down to the line of scrimmage

[@noidea3177]

Can Bama overcome Milroe?

[@ericmcdonough6771]

50/50

[@Maal7432]

Both teams are tough, but Ima pick Alabama.

[@samright4661]

Fun Fact Ga has won 2 out of the last 3 in Ala

[@blakemcclellan5748]

ROLL TIDE

[@WestBeachFLboy]

This is the worst Georgia team Bama will have faced since Kirby took over at Georgia, no doubt. Not to say they aren’t good or even great, but Bama beat a better Georgia team last year in their backyard and the offense wasn’t clicking then like it is now mainly with the O-line which is huge when you talk about having less penalties, clean snaps, being able to run the ball more effectively, and pass protect much better than last year. I got Bama at home, I don’t see this Georgia team beating them outright.

[@stevelenores5637]

Pretty sure the Tide will win. Alabama will find the cracks in the Dawg defense and exploit it all day.

[@jadenbone12]

i’m a little hurt by you saying they owned Georgia… They won by 3 points…

[@SamwiseTheNotSoBrave]

Josh picking Bama wasn't a surprise, as I don't think he's ever picked Georgia in this matchup, and I get it. Kirby, by and large, hasn't been able to flip the script against Bama so far in his tenure. I do, however, think Josh is over hyping DeBoer's wins over Lanning because: A) As mentioned, Lanning isn't Kirby B) Oregon doesn't have the players Georgia has on either side of the ball C) Milroe is a competent enough QB, but Michael Penix Jr. he ain't That said, as an optimist as well as a Georgia fan, I think my Dawgs get it done Saturday night. It'll be a four-quarter fight, as these games almost always are, but I think Georgia finds that spark they've been missing and plays up to their potential, securing the W. If I were to slap points on it, I'd say Dawgs by 10, but that comes with the caveat that I think they'll only be up 3 until about midway through the fourth quarter.

[@vinnythewebsurfer]

I figured Georgia would’ve been over their mental funk against Alabama and yet last year they proceeded to embarrass themselves in Saban’s final game and Alabama’s weakest state yet. Idk what to think anymore other than chaos.

[@archdelux26]

Coming from a Dawg fan, I simply don’t think we can stop Milroe. Therefore I am betting money on Bama. This way I will be happy if I win money or I will be happy if my Dawgs win.

[@robertd9850]

It is hard to contain Milroe but he is bad to want to hit the home run too often. You live by the three pointer . . .

[@Steeledawg]

I absolutely can not stand that a 12 team playoff could have 2 teams playing each other twice or even 3 times. Not good for tv or the conference!

[@gregjacksun]

I don't think Alabama's offense is going to work this time.

[@christopheroneil266]

I see ga exposing that secondary and using that to open up the running game. If ga limits the amount of yards per carry And minimizes the deep ball which I think that they will do we will win. Bama hasnt played a top 100 defence yet. We are ranked at #4 without any of our best guys up front. We also blew out the #3 defence in the nation.

[@Bulldogs117]

As a dawgs fan- I’m worried at think Bama wins this one but go dawgs

[@dawgdayz4884]

Let the big Dawgs eat. Go Dawgs!

[@earthlingposer]

This means more to me as Ga fan than National championship. I know sounds stupid but it is what it is

[@ericmcdonough6771]

it does sound stupid. And it is what it is.

[@bonafideredneck1842]

Track has changed more to the west 😂

[@banjax80]

Kendrick Law is going to make plays, and a tight end gets a score or two.

[@bchaffer79]

this is a referendum on kirby smart

[@reeddamron8550]

Dam right this game matters. Two alphas. Ones gotta lose. Both would rather die in the ring than lay down. I know my Dawgs want it and I’m pretty sure Bama’s coach wants to make a statement.

[@deadeye4520]

I'm cheering for UGA, but frankly Bama is gonna smoke the Dawgs. Ryan Williams will score two TDs of over 50 yards, and that will be the difference in the game. Bama 27-17.

[@reyb1649]

I doubt that.

[@deadeye4520]

@@reyb1649 Well, make your prediction.

[@levelupmediadesign687]

3rd downs will be key in this game, tackling for alabama, special teams will be key....and if nothing else proves to be true, jalen milroe plays like the best player on the field bama wins against anybody

[@glenwest1911]

Roll Tide Roll!!

[@SuperJaymoney22]

Hell if a three point win is owning your opponent I guess we owned Kentucky a week ago

[@kanedunnivan8183]

Dan lanning has nowhere near the athletes on defense in Oregon that we have in Georgia lol.

[@jamescampbell1285]

So I guess every time someone has beat one of Saban’s former assistant/positional coaches means they would also have beat Saban. If that’s what you want to hang your hat on, that’s miggghhhhttty shaky. A scholared individual might even argue you’re comparing apples to oranges and that your final reasoning for picking Alabama is guilty of violating the non sequitur fallacy. Dawgs by 13.

[@tomgreen1721]

Home field advantage, 24/17 bama

[@BamaGreg2024]

I’m picking Alabama by 4-6 points. But I would rather lose this week, bc it will be twice as hard to beat them in the SecCg and or playoffs. I’m going to be pissed if they put us out of the playoffs. Remember how hard it is to beat a team twice in one year.

[@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave]

Hard but not impossible, and it's even probable that if they lose at BDS, they could lose elsewhere on their SEC schedule, which would likely result on us not seeing them at all in the playoffs.

[@levelupmediadesign687]

Bama going to spread georgia defense out, and let milroe go 1 on 1 vs a linebacker.....i expect some corner blitzes, GA cant sacrifice a safety.....ive said bama needs to move the pocket this game get that defense running side to side....josh is correct that GA will let their backs catch the ball in space and test bama secondary to make mistakes, bama hasnt done well defending tight ends

[@ronniemas1]

I missed it again! Will someone tell me how old Ryan Williams is??

[@CameronGraham-of7tc]

13

[@wingstop7021]

I think he’s a 36 year old male feminist

[@ericmcdonough6771]

check the Epstein flight logs

[@redeyejedi4400]

28-21 Alabama

[@cdouble1174]

ROLL TIDE ROLL