Georgia vs. Alabama lineup, prediction, odds: Two sports powers meet in the SEC Championship Game

For the third time in the last six SEC Championship Games, Nick Saban's Alabama and Kirby Smart's Georgia will face off in a game with major College Football Playoff significance. After a remarkable win, the Crimson Tide enter this championship game as a near-touchdown underdog.

Although Atlanta isn't Tuscaloosa, the Crimson Tide might feel right at home. This 2021 rematch marks Alabama's 10th appearance in the SEC title game since 2008. Alabama has won its last eight trips to Atlanta. And after a 10-game winning streak through Saturday, Jalen Milroe and the Tide should have plenty of momentum and confidence. But against unbeaten Georgia they will need more than just confidence.

Georgia has won 29 consecutive games and the last two national titles. Alabama was the last team to beat Georgia in the SEC title game two years ago.

Of course, the reigning two-time national champion Bulldogs will be in top form on both sides as they take on Alabama on Saturday. And while there are plenty of new names on both sides following the 2021 SEC Championship Game loss, you can bet Smart will find a way to use this game as motivation.

After some sputters early in the season, Georgia kicked into extra gear and won six straight games, all against SEC opponents, by multiple points. Last week, with tight end Brock Bowers not playing, the Bulldogs beat Georgia Tech by just eight points in a game that was closer than most expected. Bowers' availability is still unknown, as are wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Rara Thomas. Alabama also appeared to be playing better over the last month, but was 4-31 away from a loss at Auburn last week, six wins away.

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Georgia-Alabama is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game will be televised on CBS and streamed on Paramount Plus.

Reading before the game

SEC Championship Game roundtable: Kirby Smart vs. Nick Saban with playoff spot at stake

How Alabama turned its season around after the initial struggles

How fearful is Georgia about facing Alabama? Bulldogs mailbag

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