ATHENS, Ga. — Alabama football survived.

After a three-touchdown first half where the Crimson Tide offense looked clinical, Alabama stood pat. On the road. In SEC play. Against the No. 3 team in the country.

No. 16 Alabama beat No. 3 Georgia 24-21 on the road in its SEC opener Saturday, Sept. 27, at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

Alabama football will return home for an SEC date with Vanderbilt Oct. 4.

Here's how the Crimson Tide graded out against the Bulldogs. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Alabama football offense: B+

There were moments where Ty Simpson did not look rattled by the road environment, SEC play or really anything. Simpson worked with ease, even when the run game struggled to find its footing or the ample pressure he faced. There

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