In a highly anticipated clash, No. 4 Alabama took on top-ranked Georgia, and the match delivered more than expected, culminating in a riveting 41-34 victory for the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
In coach Kalen DeBoer’s inaugural SEC game, Alabama quickly established dominance, racing to a 28-0 lead in the first quarter and maintaining a 30-7 advantage with six minutes left in the third. However, Georgia’s offense, which had struggled earlier, woke up late in the game. Quarterback Carson Beck led the Bulldogs on four touchdown drives in the final quarter, including a remarkable 67-yard touchdown pass to Dillon Bell, giving Georgia a 34-33 lead with just 2:31 remaining.
Just when it seemed Alabama might collapse under pressure, Jalen Milroe responded swiftly, connecting with Ryan Williams for a 75-yard touchdown on the first play of the Tide’s subsequent drive, reclaiming the lead at 41-34. Georgia attempted a comeback and reached Alabama’s 20-yard line with 47 seconds left, but Beck’s pass was intercepted by Alabama freshman Zabien Brown in the end zone, sealing the victory.
Milroe had a standout performance, accumulating 491 yards—374 passing and 117 rushing—along with four touchdowns. Ryan Williams emerged as a key target with six receptions for 177 yards and a touchdown. With this win, Alabama improved to 4-0 for the season under DeBoer, who holds a remarkable 30-3 record as a head coach in a power conference.
The game featured a rollercoaster of scoring, aggressive drives, and crucial defensive plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final moments.