SEC Championship Showdown: #1 Georgia Faces #3 Alabama in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

SEC Championship Showdown: #1 Georgia Faces #3 Alabama in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

By Michael Davidson

January 12, 2025 at 02:48 PM

The #1 Georgia Bulldogs (12-0) face the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide (11-1) in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Georgia enters after a dominant 45-0 win over Georgia Tech, while Alabama comes off a 24-22 quadruple-overtime victory against Auburn.

Key Offensive Players:

  • Georgia QB Stetson Bennett: 14/20, 255 yards, 4 TDs vs Georgia Tech
  • Georgia RB Zamir White: 691 yards, 5.4 YPC, 10 TDs this season
  • Alabama QB Bryce Young: 25/51, 317 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT vs Auburn
  • Alabama WR Jameson Williams: 61 catches, 1,261 yards, 13 TDs this season

Defensive Breakdown:

  • Georgia allows just 6.9 points per game, held Georgia Tech to 166 total yards
  • Georgia's run defense allows only 2.8 yards per carry
  • Alabama gives up 19.9 points per game
  • Alabama held Auburn to 22 rushing yards (0.6 YPC)

Betting Analysis:

  • Georgia favored by one possession
  • Georgia: 8-4 against the spread
  • Alabama: 6-6 against the spread
  • Under is recommended based on strong defenses
  • Georgia's ball control offense and elite defense gives them the edge

Prediction: Georgia wins and covers the spread, controlling time of possession with their running game and dominant defense.

Georgia vs Alabama Preview

Georgia vs Alabama Preview

Key Stats:

  • Georgia allows 7.4 points in last 5 games
  • Alabama allows 19.6 points in last 5 games
  • Georgia's defense leads nation in most categories
  • Alabama's passing attack vs Georgia's elite defense is key matchup

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