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 Peterson

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 dominating Georgia Tech 45-0, while Alabama survived Auburn 24-22 in quadruple overtime.

Key Players to Watch:

Georgia:

  • QB Stetson Bennett: 14/20, 255 yards, 4 TDs vs Georgia Tech
  • RB Zamir White: 691 yards, 5.4 YPC, 10 TDs this season

Alabama:

  • QB Bryce Young: 317 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT vs Auburn
  • WR Jameson Williams: 1,261 yards, 20.7 YPC, 13 TDs this season

Defensive Comparison:

  • Georgia allows just 6.9 points per game, held GT to 166 total yards
  • Alabama gives up 19.9 points per game, limited Auburn to 159 total yards

Betting Analysis:

  • Georgia favored by one possession
  • Georgia 8-4 ATS, Alabama 6-6 ATS
  • Under recommended given elite defenses
  • Georgia averages allowing 7.4 points last 5 games
  • Alabama allows 19.6 points last 5 games

Prediction: Take Georgia to win and cover. Their dominant run game and historically great defense should control time of possession and limit Alabama's offensive opportunities.

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