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As the College Football Playoff contenders separate from the rest of the pack, the SEC will host a huge matchup between two of its most historic programs when Georgia travels to play Alabama.
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Georgia enters the game as the No. 2 team in the country and has not yet been tested too much in its five games. The Bulldogs have scored at least 38 points in each contest thus far, while allowing 20 points or less in each game as well, all leading to a 5-0 record.
Of course, Georgia is known for its defense, but quarterback Gunnar Stockton seems comfortable in his second season as a starter. The Bulldogs also have a strong running game led by Nate Frazier, who already has five rushing touchdowns this season.
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For Alabama, the Crimson Tide appear back to being a national championship contender in Kalen DeBoer’s third season at the helm. Alabama is also 5-0 this year, joining Georgia as the only 3-0 teams in the SEC so far, while the Crimson Tide are ranked No. 6 in the country.
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The story of the season for Alabama is quarterback Keelon Russell, whose first season as a starter has vaulted him into the national conversation. Russell has combined for 15 total touchdowns this season, passing and rushing, proving to have a dangerous dual-threat ability.
The winner of this game will take a big step toward securing a College Football Playoff berth, while the loser will drop just a bit in their postseason fight.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights from Alabama vs. Georgia in Tuscaloosa. Here are the full updates from this SEC rivalry.
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Alabama vs. Georgia live score
Alabama vs. Georgia updates, highlights from 2026 SEC rivalry game
Georgia 17, Alabama 14
9:51 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Stockton caps off an impressive Georgia drive with a rushing score to re-take the lead.
9:49 p.m.: The Bulldogs offense is off to a strong start this half, moving the ball both on the ground and through the air to cross midfield.
9:44 p.m.: We are back for the second half! Georgia gets the ball first and will look to respond down 4.
Halftime: Alabama 14, Georgia 10
9:23 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! EJ Crowell scores as time expires to give Alabama its first lead of the game.
9:19 p.m.: Daniel Hill takes a Russell pass just short of the goal line, and since Alabama has no timeouts, they only have six second left in the half.
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9:17 p.m.: Coleman-Williams is now injured and needs help coming off the field just before halftime.
9:14 p.m.: Now Russell finds Lotzeir Brooks for another 28 yards, and Alabama has eyes on the endzone.
9:13 p.m.: Russell completes a chunk pass to Ryan Coleman-Williams, allowing the Crimson Tide to get closer to field goal range.
9:09 p.m.: Alabama’s defense holds firm to prevent Georgia from driving deeper down the field, giving the Crimson Tide offense a chance at the end of the half.
9:04 p.m.: Stockton makes a couple really nice throws to jumpstart the Georgia drive, getting the Bulldogs to midfield.
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9:00 p.m.:Alabama can’t do much with the turnover and has to punt from near midfield.
8:56 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Alabama’s Bray Hubbard makes a tremendous play to pick off Stockton in Georgia territory.
Georgia 10, Alabama 7
8:54 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Russell completes a pass to Marshall Pritchett for 22 yards as the Crimson Tide answer back.
8:53 p.m.: Trae’shawn Brown picks up 58 yards on a run to flip the field and put Alabama on the edge of the red zone.
Georgia 10, Alabama 0
8:47 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Stockton finds London Humphreys for the first touchdown of the game.
8:46 p.m.: Stockton throws a strike to Jaden Reddell for a huge gain of 53 yards, and the Bulldogs are in the red zone.
8:42 p.m.: Stockton keeps it himself to get the first down on 3rd-and-1, just enough to extend the drive.
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8:35 p.m.: Despite great field position, Alabama’s offense stalls as Russell third down pass falls incomplete. It’s another punt.
8:29 p.m.: Alabama’s comes up big to stop Georgia deep in their own zone, forcing a punt after the three-and-out.
8:26 p.m.: Russell throws an incomplete pass to open the second quarter, leading to the first punt of the game.
End of first quarter: Georgia 3, Alabama 0
8:21 p.m.: Russell got the ball back and has Alabama past midfield as the first quarter clock winds down.
Georgia 3, Alabama 0
8:13 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Facing a 3rd-and-21, Dwight Phillips Jr. fumbles the ball but recovers to save face. Georgia is then able to secure three points on a field goal.
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8:06 p.m.: Gunner Stockton has the Bulldogs driving as Georgia’s running game is finding holes early.
8:00 p.m.: FUMBLE! Russell is sacked and fumbles the ball, with Georgia recovering for the first momentum swing of the game.
7:59 p.m.: Russell again runs for a first down, this time on 4th-and-1 to get into Georgia territory.
7:54 p.m.: On the first third down of the game, Russell scrambles towards the sidelines and comes up just short. However, replay overturns the call, giving Alabama a first down to extend the drive.
7:49 p.m.: We are about to kickoff from Tuscaloosa! Alabama and Keelon Russell will get the ball first.
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7:30 p.m.: On GameDay, Nick Saban praised Kalen DeBoer for his work as the Alabama head coach this season.
7:05 p.m.: First-year Alabama starter Keelon Russell has been impressive thus far, but he faces his biggest test yet against Georgia.
6:45 p.m.: Kirby Smart has not won a game in Tuscaloosa as Georgia’s head coach, making this a big moment for the Bulldogs’ leader.
6:05 p.m.: Hurricane Isais did most of its damage overnight, but it won’t impact the conditions for tonight’s game.
5:30 p.m.: Former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young served as the guest picker on College GameDay from Tuscaloosa
Where to watch Alabama vs. Georgia
Alabama vs. Georgia Start time
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Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. CT
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Saturday’s game between Alabama and Georgia is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama vs. Georgia TV channel
ABC will have the broadcast of Alabama vs. Georgia in Tuscaloosa with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit on the call. Fans looking for an alternate streaming option can use Fubo and DIRECTV which both offer free trials for new users, or the ESPN app.
Alabama schedule
Here’s how Alabama’s schedule shakes out for the rest of the season.
|
Date |
Game |
Time |
|
10/10 |
vs. Georgia |
7:30 p.m. |
|
10/17 |
@ Tennessee |
3:30 p.m. |
|
10/24 |
vs. Texas A&M |
TBD |
|
11/7 |
@ LSU |
TBD |
|
11/14 |
@ Vanderbilt |
TBD |
|
11/21 |
vs. Chattanooga |
2:00 p.m. |
|
11/28 |
vs. Auburn |
TBD |
Georgia schedule
Here’s a look at Georgia’s schedule through the end of the regular season.
|
Date |
Game |
Time |
|
10/10 |
@ Alabama |
7:30 p.m. |
|
10/17 |
vs. Auburn |
3:30 p.m. |
|
10/31 |
vs. Florida |
3:30 p.m. |
|
11/7 |
@ Ole Miss |
TBD |
|
11/14 |
vs. Missouri |
TBD |
|
11/21 |
@ South Carolina |
TBD |
|
11/28 |
vs. Georgia Tech |
TBD |
