Previewing Alabama vs. Georgia on Fernandez & Friends

We get into every angle of Saturday's heavyweight clash on today's show. I Episode 8

Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Chauncey Bowens (33) rushes as Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Justin Hill (8) tackles during the second quarter during the 2025 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The stage is set for No. 6 Alabama to host No. 2 Georgia on Saturday. College GameDay in town, the president coming to the game, and ... a hurricane? We start today's episode of Fernandez & Friends by discussing how Hurricane Isaias could impact this weekend's contest.

We then move on to the field by talking about Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, who is an astounding 25-for-27 on passes shorter than ten yards. He's experienced, has played in and won games of this caliber before, and is the perfect game manager for this Georgia offense. Kane Wommack's defense has its work cut out for it against a very disciplined QB.

Next, a talk about Georgia's defense. Chris Cole and Raylen Wilson have been two of the best inside linebackers in the nation, and will challenge Alabama in a way no defense has yet this season.

Next, we discuss the fact that both defenses rank in the top ten nationally in opponent rushing yards per game.

We conclude with our Fernandez & Friends Courtroom segment, where we put Georgia fans on trial for barking at people.

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Fernandez & Friends is Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's bi-weekly program. The show will be hosted by beat writer Theo Fernandez, who has spent the past two years as the cohost of the Joe Gaither Show, the site's other podcast.

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