Alabama football vs Georgia live updates, start time, TV channel for Week 5 SEC game

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams catches a pass against Georgia.

Alabama football's matchup with rival Georgia was an all-time classic in 2024.

College football fans are hoping for more of the same when the No. 16 Crimson Tide (2-1) takes on the No. 3 Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 in SEC play) from Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.

Ryan Williams, then 17 years old, broke out with a six-catch, 177-yard performance against the Bulldogs in a 41-34 Alabama win. Williams caught the game-winning 75-yard touchdown pass after Georgia's massive comeback.

The Saturday, Sept. 27 matchup will be the first time since 2007 that this isn’t a top-15 matchup between the programs.

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Alabama vs Georgia SEC availability report

Here's a look at the final SEC availability report before Alabama vs. Georgia:

Alabama

Game-time decision

• TE Danny Lewis Jr.

Out

• WR Jalen Hale
• LB Jah-Marien Latham
• DL Jeremiah Beaman

Georgia

Out

• TE Ethan Barbour
• OL Malachi Toliver
• OL Earnest Greene III
• WR Thomas Blackshear

NFL scouts turn out for Alabama-Georgia

Alabama and Georgia have sent a lot of players to the NFL draft over the last several seasons. So, it's not a surprise a number of NFL scouts are on hand for the SEC matchup.

According to Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald ― part of the USA TODAY Network ― scouts from the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons are present at the game.

Alabama RB Jam Miller set to make season debut vs Georgia

Alabama running back Jam Miller is set to make his season debut on Sept. 27 against Georgia. Miller suffered a collarbone injury on Aug. 16 in a team scrimmage.

Miller is the top returning rusher for Alabama from 2024, when he had 668 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns.

Kirby Smart record vs Alabama

Georgia coach Kirby Smart owns a 108-19 career record coaching the Bulldogs. However, he has struggled against Alabama, where he served as the defensive coordinator from 2008 to 2015.

Here's a look at Smart's career record against the Crimson Tide.

Ryan Williams' breakout performance vs Georgia in 2024, revisited

Alabama's Ryan Williams broke out on the big stage last year in Alabama's win over Georgia. The then-17-year-old scored the game-winning touchdown for the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Here's a look back at his six-reception, 177-yard performance against the Bulldogs in 2024.

Alabama-Georgia overtime history, rules

Alabama and Georgia needed a full 60 minutes to decide the winner in 2024. The series has had two overtime games in its 74-game history. The Bulldogs pulled off a 26-23 win in 2007, Nick Saban's first loss as the Crimson Tide's head coach.

A decade later, Alabama earned a 26-23 win in the College Football Playoff championship game on the game-winning throw from Tua Tagovailoa to DeVonta Smith in 2018.

Here's a reminder of the college football overtime rules, which have changed since the last Alabama-Georgia overtime affair.

What time does Alabama vs Georgia start?

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)
• Where: Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia

The Week 5 SEC rivalry matchup between Alabama and Georgia is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, Sept. 27, from Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.

What TV channel is Alabama vs Georgia on today?

• TV: ABC
• Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)

The Crimson Tide vs. the Bulldogs will air nationally on ABC. Chris Fowler will serve as the play-by-play commentator, with Kirk Herbstreit serving as the analyst and Holly Rowe as the sideline reporter.

Streaming options include the ESPN app, ESPN+ and Fubo, the last of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Alabama vs Georgia predictions

• Ehsan Kassim, USA TODAY Sports: Alabama 35, Georgia 31

Ty Simpson tosses four touchdown passes, with three going to star receiver Ryan Williams, as the Crimson Tide clinches their second straight win over the Bulldogs in as many seasons.

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: Georgia 34, Alabama 27

"Georgia gets Alabama at night and at home, where it has won 33 straight. The Crimson Tide are 2-5 under Kalen DeBoer outside of Tuscaloosa. The Bulldogs' defense gets enough stops against an explosive Alabama passing game and Gunner Stockton's legs boost the Georgia offense."

• Colin Gay, Tuscaloosa News: Georgia 35, Alabama 28

"Alabama has a defense that is gaining strength, one that turned pressure into production for the first time all season against Wisconsin. But Georgia is a different animal. SEC play in general is a different animal. And it's on the road. Expect the Crimson Tide to fall short."

Alabama football schedule 2025

Here is the Crimson Tide's schedule and results.

• Saturday, Aug. 30: Florida State 31, No. 8 Alabama 17
• Saturday, Sept. 6: No. 20 Alabama 73, UL Monroe 0
• Saturday, Sept. 13: No. 18 Alabama 38, Wisconsin 14
• Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 27: at No. 3 Georgia | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
• Saturday, Oct. 4: vs No. 20 Vanderbilt* | 3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 11: at No. 20 Missouri* | Noon
• Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. No. 15 Tennessee*
• Saturday, Oct. 25: at South Carolina
• Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 8: vs. No. 4 LSU*
• Saturday, Nov. 15: vs. No. 10 Oklahoma*
• Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Eastern Illinois | 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 29: at Auburn*

*Denotes SEC game

Georgia football schedule 2025

Here is the Bulldogs' schedule and results.

• Saturday, Aug. 30: No. 4 Georgia 45, Marshall 7
• Saturday, Sept. 6: No. 3 Georgia 28, Austin Peay 6
• Saturday, Sept. 13: No. 3 Georgia 44, No. 15 Tennessee 41, OT
• Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 27: vs. No. 16 Alabama* | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
• Saturday, Oct. 4: vs. Kentucky* | Noon | ABC (Fubo)
• Saturday, Oct. 11: at Auburn*
• Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. No. 13 Ole Miss*
• Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 1: vs. Florida* | 3:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
• Saturday, Nov. 8: at Mississippi State* | Noon
• Saturday, Nov. 15: vs. No. 7 Texas*
• Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Charlotte | 12:45 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
• Friday, Nov. 28: vs. No. 17 Georgia Tech | 3:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)

*Denotes SEC game

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