Overview

• Alabama sits at 2-1 after a season-opening loss at Florida State and rebound wins over UL Monroe and Wisconsin.
• Next up is Georgia in Athens on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with both teams idle this week ahead of the matchup.
• Georgia is undefeated after a 44-41 overtime win at Tennessee and is led by quarterback Gunner Stockton, who has yet to throw an interception.
• Quarterback Ty Simpson has drawn positive reviews for tight-window throws and growth, with beat writers calling him a quality SEC starter to watch entering conference play.
• Outlet predictions updated during the bye include Roll Tide Wire forecasting a narrow Alabama loss at Georgia, underscoring the need for a strong finish to stay in the College Football Playoff mix.