Live Blog: No. 17 Alabama Football at No. 5 Georgia

ATHENS, Ga..— It is finally game day in Athens, Georgia between No. 17 Alabama and No. 5 Georgia with both teams coming off a bye week. The Crimson Tide is opening SEC play while the Bulldogs started league play with a road victory at Tennessee two weeks ago.

This matchup is Alabama's first trip to Athens since 2015, when the Crimson Tide won 38-10. Alabama has won nine of its last 10 games against the Bulldogs, but is 2-5 away from home under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Georgia hasn't lost a home game inside Sanford Stadium since 2019 a 33-game streak.

BamaCentral will be providing updates before and throughout the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC.

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SCORE: Alabama 24, Georgia 21

FINAL: Alabama 24, Georgia 21

Fourth Quarter

Screen to Jam Miller for a first down, and that will do it for the Tide with no timeouts remaining for Georgia. HUGE win for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama.

Miller is tackled for a one-yard loss on second down. Georgia calls its final timeout with 1:51 to go in the game. It will be third-and-5 upcoming for the Alabama offense.

Miller rushes for six yards. Georgia uses its second timeout with 1:55 left.

We have reached the 2:00 timeout. Alabama has it first-and-10 from its own 38. Georgia has two timeouts remaining.

Simpson keeps for the first down on third-and-short, plus Georgia is called for an unnessecary roughness, which gives Alabama an extra 15 yards with 2:20 to go.

Miller rushes for two yards, just short of the first-down marker. Georgia calls a timeout with 2:27 to go.

Alabama's staff and bench players are trying to get the Alabama fan section fired up during the timeout. There's a decent pocket of crimson and white in the lower bowl.

Alabama has to call timeout with 2:32 to go. Tide still has

Jam Miller has his longest run of the day for seven yards out to the 19.

Alabama gets the ball back with 3:19 to go, start at its own 12, holding a 24-21 lead.

Alabama comes up with a stop on third-and-nine, forcing a punt with 3:30 to go.

Branch comes up with a big catch on third-and-long with a 22-yard catch out to the 36. Alabama defense misses out on an opportunity to stop Georgia deep in its own territory.

Stockton is tackled for loss, setting up a third-and-12 for the Bulldogs.

Georgia is called for holding, which will push the Bulldogs back to their own 8-yard line.

The Bulldogs use an outside run play to give themselves a little breathing room. Branch carries out to the 15 for a first down.

Georgia will start at its own 5-yard line.

After a false start penalty and two small gains, Alabama is facing another third down. Third-and-7 from the 40. Simpson fires incomplete on third down, and Alabama will have to punt.

A bootleg play to Josh Cuevas goes for a first down into Georgia territory.

Simpson finds Horton over the middle for a 21-yard gain out to the 45.

Ryan Williams holds on after a big hit to get the first down on third-and-long.

Big third-and-8 from the 13 coming up for Alabama.

Alabama takes over at the 11.

Georgia tries to go quick on fourth-and-short from the Alabama 8, and LT Overton blows up the play, forcing a turnover on downs. Another big stop for the Alabama defense with Georgia threatening to take the lead.

END 3: Alabama 24, Georgia 21

Not an ideal third quarter for Alabama as the Tide is kept off the board and also turned it over on downs. Georgia will have it at the Alabama 17 to start the fourth quarter.

Third Quarter

On third-and-4 from the 48, Alabama gives up a 21-yard rush to Stockton for a first down.

Alabama offense goes three-and-out for the first time today and isn't able to flip the field position at all.

Alabama will start at its own 8 with 2:52 to go in the third quarter.

Talyn Taylor drops a wide open pass on second down that would have been a touchdown. Alabama gets the stop on third down and forces a huge three-and-out.

On third-and 1 from the 47, Alabama is stuffed. Tide will go for it on fourth down. Simpson is stuffed behind the line on fourth down, and Alabama turns it over on downs. Georgia will take over on the 49, trailing by 3.

A horse collar penalty on Georgia gives Alabama a first down out to the 44.

Alabama will once again start at the 25.

Josh McCray runs it in from one yard out, and Georgia is back within one score. Alabama 24, Georgia 21- 6:30 3Q

After a booth-initiated review, James Smith has been ejected for targeting. The penalty gives Georgia first-and-goal from the 5.

Reverse play for Georgia goes for a huge gain to the Alabama 25. Georgia has had several explosive run plays tonight.

Simpson's pass on third-and-11 falls incomplete, and Alabama will have to settle for a field goal. Conor Talty shanks the 43-yard attempt to the left, and it gives UGA some life. Alabama's first drive of the second half ends in no points. 9:37 left in the third quarter.

On third-and-3 from the Georgia 42, Simpson connects with freshman TE Kaleb Edwards over the middle for a first down.

Germie Bernard keeps for nine yards for a first down into Georgia territory.

First play from scrimmage of the second half is a screen to Jam Miller that goes for 14 yards.

Alabama will start at the 25 after a touchback. Big series for both teams coming up right here.

HALFTIME: Alabama 24, Georgia 14

First-half team stats: Alabama at Georgia | Statbroadcast

Isaiah Horton was targeted seven times in the first half and had four catches for 44 yards.

Ty Simpson was 15-of-23 for 192 yards and two touchdowns with another touchdown on the ground. Gunnar Stockton was 6-of-10 for 79 yards for Georgia.

Alabama will get the ball to start the second half, so going up two scores with that final drive was huge.

The way Alabama was able to bounce back offensively after the Ryan Williams drop on the first drive should be commended. That could've easily mentally torpedoed Williams and the rest of the offense, but Alabama stuck to the plan.

Second Quarter

Georgia will just run the clock out going into the half.

I'd say Ty Simpson answered the call on his first two-minute opportunity. He keeps from two yards out and throws up a "shush" for the Georgia crowd. Alabama 24, Georgia 14- 0:34 2Q

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You would not believe it unless you saw it with your own eyes, but Alabama just threw the ball to Kadyn Proctor for a first down.

A holding penalty on Georgia puts Alabama at the 13-yard line. Georgia call its second timeout with 46 seconds left in the half.

Wow. Huge play by Lotzier Brooks to spin out of some tackles and take the ball down to the Georgia 23. It was a short pass over the middle. If he gets tackled where he caught the ball, it would've run the clock down for Alabama a lot. Instead, the clock stops with 53 seconds left. Georgia calls its first timeout.

Simpson rolls out of pressure to find Williams over the middle for a first down into Georgia territory.

Short pass from Bernard to Horton for a first down.

After review, it looks like Williams is about six inches short. It will be third-and-inches.

Nice play design with a reverse to Ryan Williams for a first down. He goes out of bounds, so the clock will stop with 1:54 to go.

Riley fights for three yards, and that will take us to the 2:00 timeout. Alabama has really been rotating its offensive line this quarter trying to find some players that will run block. Redshirt freshman William Sanders has seen time at left guard. Freshman Michael Carroll has played at right tackle, and now Wilkin Formby is playing right guard.

Our first chance this season to really see how Ty Simpson does in the two-minute offense with 2:08 on the clock. Reminder that Alabama has no timeouts.

That was an 11-play, 75-yard drive that took 6:26 off the clock from Georgia.

Chauncey Bowens keeps from two yards out for the touchdown. Alabama 17, Georgia 14- 2:08 2Q

Alabama defense gets a stop on fourth-and-goal from the 2, but Alabama is called for a holding, giving Georgia a first down.

Edric Hill and LT Overton team up for Alabama's first sack of the game, but the defense gives up a 43-yard run on the very next play to get the Bulldogs inside the red zone.

Alabama has a big TFL on first down for a six-yard loss but Stockton bounces back with a 17-yard completion to Young for a first down.

Simpson's attempt for Bernard in the end zone on third-and-goal falls incomplete, and Alabama has to settle for a field goal after the turnover. Conor Talty's 24-yard field goal is good. Alabama 17, Georgia 7- 8:30 2Q

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Bray Hubbard forces the fumble, and Deontae Lawson recovers. HUGE play by the Alabama defense after the offense was stopped for the first time. Alabama will take over at the Georgia 11.

Georgia will start at its own 7. Alabama needs to get a stop here to keep winning the field position battle.

Georgia gets a third-down stop for the first time this game, and Alabama will punt for the first time.

Alabama opens the drive with a screen to Kevin Riley, who takes it 27 yards into Georgia territory.

Alabama will start at the 25 after a touchback.

That's exactly the type drive Georgia needed to inject some energy back into Sanford Stadium. Three plays, 75 yards and only took 1:13 off the clock. On the positive side for Alabama, it didn't take give Georgia's defense much time to rest after two long drives from the Tide to start the game.

Domani Jackson gets burned on a play as Gunnar Stockton connects with a wide open Colbie Young from 38 yards out. Alabama 14, Georgia 7- 12:48 2Q

Chauncey Bowens carries it for 29 yards outside into Alabama territory.

Georgia will start at its own 25 after a touchback.

"Roll Tide" chants from the Alabama section break out in Sanford Stadium after that second touchdown.

After converting ANOTHER third down, Simpson finds Isaiah Horton from six yards out for Alabama's second touchdown of the game. Alabama 14, Georgia 0- 14:01 2Q

END 1: Alabama 7, Georgia 0

Alabama was 7 for 7 on third downs in the first quarter.

Kalen DeBoer was really fired up as his team was coming off the field at the end of the quarter.

First Quarter

Kevin Riley rushes for four yards, and that will be the final play of a dominant first quarter for the Crimson Tide.

Simpson finds Brooks over the middle for a first down into the Georgia red zone.

A rush by Germie Bernard converts another third down for Alabama, and the Tide is now in UGA territory.

Simpson connects with Ryan Williams on third down. That's Alabama's fifth third-down conversion of the first quarter.

Before and third-and-6 play from 36, Alabama has to use its final timeout of the first half with 3:36 to go in the first quarter. The noise is really affecting Alabama's communication. Simpson is having to run up and scream in the linemen's ears before almost every play.

Simpson finds Josh Cuevas on third-and-7 for a first down out to the 32. Simpson has been really good on third down so far.

Bernard drops a pass on second down that may not have been a first down, but would've made third down a lot more manageable.

Alabama will start its second drive at its own 17.

Some nice plays by the defense after the big run force another UGA punt. Good start for the defense.

Nate Frazier busts a 24-yard run right up the middle to give Georgia some breathing room off of its own end zone.

Georgia returns the ensuing kickoff and will start at the 15. A penalty on first down pushes the Bulldogs even furthur back.

Fantastic first drive for the Crimson Tide: 14 plays, 74 yards, 6:30 off the clock with some gutsy plays from Simpson. Alabama had a good first drive at Florida State. Can the Tide sustain it this time?

On third-and-goal from the six, Simpson connects with Germie Bernard for a touchdown. Alabama 7, Georgia 0- 7:41 1Q

After attempting another unique formation with an extra offensive lineman, Alabama has to burn its second timeout with 7:49 still to go in the first quarter.

First touch for Germie Bernard is an 18-yard gain down inside the Georgia 10.

Alabama tries a trick formation out of the timeout with Kadyn Proctor running in motion, and it ends up resulting in a false start.

Alabama calls timeout after the first down, its first of the half.

Simpson finds Horton again on third down for a first down as Alabama is knocking on the Georgia red zone. Some people *cough cough* may or may not have picked Horton as a player to watch on Friday's episode of The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral.

Simpson is really fortunate his pass on first down was not intercepted.

After review, Simpson's pass to Isaiah Horton on third-and-10 is changed to a first down. Alabama offense stays alive.

Ryan Williams continues to struggle with drops. He gets behind the defense, and Simpson dropped the ball right in his hands for what would've been a surefire touchdown, but the ball goes right through Williams' hands.

On third-and-7, Ty Simpson evades pressures and scrambles for the first down out to the 38. Good pocket awareness by Simpson.

Alabama will start out at the 26, and Ryan Grubb immediately gets Jam Miller involved. He gets the first touch and carries it for three yards.

Huge start for the Alabama defense as Georgia goes three-and-out. Deontae Lawson gets the pass breakup on third down to force the punt.

Conor Talty's kickoff sails through the end zone, and this game is underway. Georgia will start at the 25.

Pregame

Alabama wins the toss and defers to the second half. Georgia will start out with the ball.

Ole Miss beats LSU, 24-19, so the start to Alabama and Georgia will not be delayed. The official kickoff time is 6:49 p.m. CT

Keenan is the center of Alabama's huddle before the Tide goes back into the locker room fo rthe final time before the game.

Tim Keenan is going through reps with the first-team defense. He has missed Alabama's first three games after an ankle injury. He is cleared to play tonight against the Bulldogs.

Tight end Danny Lewis Jr., who was listed as a game-time decision on the availability report, is dressed out in full uniform for pregame warmups.

Lots of energy coming from the Alabama coaches and players during pregame warmups.

Alabama's first team offensive line in warmups from left to right: Kadyn Proctor, Kam Dewberry, Parker Brailsford, Geno VanDemark and Wilkin Formby. Alabama's oaches said they still plan to rtoate the O-line this week, so expect to see playing time from Jaeden Roberts and Michael Carroll.

Tonight's officials: Kyle Olson (referee), Walt Hill (umpire), Randall Kizer (head linesman), Marc Bovos (line judge), Chris Bikowski (back judge), Albert Bryant (field judge), Eduardo Balbis (side judge), Chris Garner (center judge) and John Allmond (replay official)

Jam Miller is leading the running backs through drills followed by Kevin Riley, Richard Young, Daniel Hill, Dre Washington and AK Dear.

Kalen DeBoer is going with the black hoodie, as he hinted during "Hey Coach" on Wednesday night. Alabama has only lost once when DeBoer wears black.

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— Hunter De Siver (@HunterDeSiver) September 27, 2025

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is wearing his typical black on black game day outfit.

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Loud boos as Alabama's first group of players come out for uniformed warmups (kickers and punters.) As is expected, Alabama is wearing its traditional white on white road uniform.

Georgia in red jerseys tonight. pic.twitter.com/lA1CYs8JEc
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Georgia will be wearing red jerseys tonight. Officially no blackout between the hedges.

Jam Miller appears to be moving with no limitations in pregame warmups. Earlier this week, Ty Simpson said Miller was practicing like a "wild man."

Alabama tight end Danny Lewis Jr. is listed as a "game-time decision" on the official availability report.

4:58 p.m.- An in-stadium announcement said lightning has been detected within 15 miles of Sanford Stadium. No one has moved an inch in the student section. It's currently sunny skies directly over the stadium. Players are still warming up on the field. It's currently mainly specialists, offensive linemen and quarterbacks.

4:52 p.m.- Alabama's offensive linemen have begun their pregame stadium stroll around the whole field that they do before each game.

Holly Rowe says on ABC's halftime show of the Ole Miss/LSU game that Alabama running back Jam Miller will be wearing custom protective padding as he returns from his preseason collarbone injury.

Both teams have arrived to the stadium.

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Georgia has two separate parts of the stadium that are student section: the north sideline and west end zone.

The Georgia students have started pouring into the stadium two hours before kickoff. Can report that it is definitely NOT a blackout inside Sanford Stadium.

According to the game notes in the press box, Alabama and Georgia will kick off at 6:49 CT

There were some storm showers in Athens earlier in the afternoon, but a rainbow now hangs over Sanford Stadium.

How to Watch: No. 17 Alabama at No. 5 Georgia

Who: Alabama (2-1, 0-0 SEC) at Georgia (3-0, 1-0 SEC)

When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. CT

Where: Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia

TV: ABC

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Check local affiliates)

SiriusXM: 84

Last meeting: Alabama beat Georgia, 41-34, thanks to a 75-yard touchdown connection between Jalen Milroe and then-freshman Ryan Williams late in the fourth quarter. The Crimson Tide led 28-0 in the second quarter before Georgia took the lead in the final frame. Williams had six total catches for 177 yards and one of the most memorable touchdowns in recent Bryant-Denny Stadium history in his first SEC game.

Last time out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide defeated Wisconsin 38-14 at home, handing the Badgers their first loss of the 2025 season. Quarterback Ty Simpson passed for 382 yards and four touchdowns. Williams had five receptions for 165 yards and a pair of scores in his return from a concussion.

Last time out, Georgia: The Bulldogs took to Neyland Stadium against Tennessee and seemed as though they were going to lose a closely contested game at the end of regulation. Instead, the Volunteers missed a field goal to send the game to overtime, where Georgia won 44-41.