(AP) - Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference:

Game of the week

No. 17 Alabama at No. 5 Georgia, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

In this highly anticipated SEC clash , Georgia coach Kirby Smart is 1-6 against the Crimson Tide, 0-1 with Kalen DeBoer leading the charge. This meeting will look different than their last, with Ty Simpson quarterbacking the Crimson Tide’s offense and Gunner Stockton at signal-caller for Georgia.

Alabama bounced back from a Week 1 upset loss to Florida State with a pair of convincing wins. Georgia’s lowest ranking of the season was No. 6 after an uninspiring win against Austin Peay. The Bulldogs returned to the top five after an overtime win against Tennessee. It’ll be a pivotal test for both teams and an opportunity to make a statement on

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