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Crimson Tide and Bulldogs Clash in Pivotal SEC Matchup
27 Sep
Summary
- Alabama and Georgia to meet in Athens for first time under Kirby Smart
- Crimson Tide looking to hand Bulldogs their first home loss since 2019
- ESPN "College GameDay" crew makes predictions for the highly anticipated game

On Saturday, September 28, 2025, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs will meet inside Sanford Stadium in Athens for one of the most anticipated college football games of the season. These two SEC powerhouses have faced off countless times in big games over the years, but this will be the first time they've met in Athens during the Kirby Smart era.
This matchup also marks only Alabama's third trip to Athens since 2008, and the Crimson Tide will be looking to hand the Bulldogs their first loss inside Sanford Stadium since 2019. The ESPN "College GameDay" crew has weighed in on the game, with Kirk Herbstreit set to call the action. While Herbstreit did not make a prediction, the rest of the "College GameDay" analysts have shared their picks for the highly anticipated showdown.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, and it promises to be a thrilling clash between two of the top teams in the SEC.