The 2025 SEC Football Championship Game rematches one of college football’s fiercest rivalries, with No. 3 Georgia (11-1, 7-1 SEC) seeking revenge against No. 10 Alabama (10-2, 7-1 SEC) after a heartbreaking 24-21 regular-season loss in Athens on September 27. This marks the fourth SEC title clash between the programs since 2018, all won by the Crimson Tide, who boast a perfect 4-0 record in championship meetings dating back to 1995. Under Kirby Smart, Georgia enters on an eight-game win streak with the nation’s No. 4 scoring defense (17.2 PPG allowed), but faces questions at center and in the receiving corps. Alabama, coached by Kalen DeBoer in his second year, counters with a dynamic passing attack led by QB Ty Simpson (3,200+ yards, 28 TDs) and explosive WR Ryan Williams, though RB injuries could blunt their ground game. The winner punches a ticket to the 12-team College Football Playoff as the SEC’s automatic qualifier, with Georgia favored in a low-scoring revenge affair at the dome in Atlanta—where the Bulldogs are 3-0 all-time in SEC title games.
Venue and Game Details
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia (Capacity: 71,000; neutral-site host for SEC championships since 2017, with a retractable roof closed for this event).
Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast: ABC (with streaming on ESPN App, Fubo, and YouTube TV); ESPN’s College GameDay airs live from 9 a.m. to noon ET at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Weather Forecast
Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s enclosed dome eliminates weather concerns—no rain, wind, or temperature impacts expected. Controlled conditions will hover at 70°F with 50% humidity, creating a fast track for both teams’ balanced offenses (combined 6.2 YPP). Smart emphasized the turf’s neutrality could favor Georgia’s road-tested legs (5-1 away), while DeBoer noted acclimation to the altitude-neutral environment.
Injury Report
Georgia enters healthier than midseason but hampered by O-line and WR depth issues, with center Drew Bobo a major concern after exiting the Georgia Tech win. Alabama’s backfield takes a hit with RB Jam Miller’s status unclear post-Iron Bowl, while TE Josh Cuevas remains sidelined. Updates from December 2 practices (SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report) show limited participation for several; no full recoveries expected by kickoff.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury Details |
| Georgia | Drew Bobo | C | Out | Broken foot/ankle; out for postseason per reports. |
| Georgia | Kyron Jones | CB | Out | Foot; missed multiple games. |
| Georgia | Chauncey Bowens | RB | Questionable | Leg; limited vs. Georgia Tech. |
| Georgia | Talyn Taylor | WR | Out | Collarbone; long-term absence. |
| Georgia | Colbie Young | WR | Out | Fractured leg; season-ending. |
| Georgia | Jordan Hall | DL | Out | Knee; out indefinitely. |
| Georgia | Ethan Barbour | TE | Out | Ankle; missed multiple weeks. |
| Alabama | Jam Miller | RB | Questionable | Lower-leg; MRI pending after Iron Bowl exit. |
| Alabama | Josh Cuevas | TE | Out | Foot/lower-body; missed last two games. |
| Alabama | Germie Bernard | WR | Probable | Undisclosed; expected to play. |
| Alabama | Parker Brailsford | C | Questionable | Undisclosed; limited practice. |
| Alabama | Danny Lewis Jr. | TE | Out | Undisclosed; out vs. Auburn. |
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton and Alabama QB Ty Simpson are fully cleared; backups like Malachi Tolliver (Georgia C) and Justice Haynes (Alabama RB) step up.
Key Player Matchups
This rematch’s edge goes to defenses (combined top-10 in EPA allowed), with Alabama’s pressure on Stockton (2.8% sack rate under duress) vs. Georgia’s rush attack testing the Tide’s middling front. Turnovers loom—Georgia +1.4 margin (5th nationally) vs. Alabama’s 1.2 forced/game.
Georgia RB Chauncey Bowens vs. Alabama LB Justin Jefferson: Bowens (950 rush yards, 10 TDs, 5.8 YPC) exploded for 119 yards vs. Alabama in September; his vision exploits gaps in the Tide’s No. 8 SEC rush D (124.3 YPG allowed). Jefferson (105 tackles) leads Alabama’s front seven, but Tennessee/Mizzou gashed them for 140+—Bowens could hit 120+ if his leg holds.
Alabama QB Ty Simpson vs. Georgia DE Mykel Williams: Simpson (3,215 pass yards, 28 TDs, 67% completion) shredded Georgia for 276 yards last time; his mobility (4.2 YPC scramble) fuels Alabama’s top-25 air raid. Williams (8 sacks) anchors Georgia’s elite pass rush (2.6 sacks/game, 4th nationally), dropping QBs 15% efficiency under pressure—key to forcing Simpson’s 1.1 INT rate when blitzed.
Alabama WR Ryan Williams vs. Georgia CB Daylen Everette: Williams (1,200 rec yards, 14 TDs, 17.5 YPR) is Simpson’s deep threat, with zero targets vs. Auburn but 5 catches of 50+ yards this season. Everette (4 INTs) bolsters Georgia’s lockdown secondary (No. 6 passer rating allowed), but Williams’ speed burned them in Athens (65 yards)—coverage lapses could yield 100+.
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton vs. Alabama DE Jeremiah Beaman: Stockton (2,800 pass yards, 22 TDs) has stabilized post-injury, hitting 250+ in six straight with low turnovers (0.8/game). Beaman (out vs. Auburn but probable) leads Alabama’s pressure (36th nationally), but Georgia’s O-line yields just 1.9 sacks/game—Stockton’s quick decisions (2.5 sec avg.) neutralize if protections hold.
Defenses project a grind (sims: 45 combined points), with Georgia’s red-zone stops (78% FG rate forced) vs. Alabama’s third-down conversions (48%) deciding crunch time.
Team Records and Season Overview
A head-to-head tiebreaker sent both to Atlanta after 7-1 SEC finishes; Georgia claims the East via strength of victory, Alabama the West. Bulldogs rank top-5 in total defense (310 YPG allowed); Tide top-20 in scoring offense (34.1 PPG) but vulnerable on the ground without Miller.
| Team | Overall Record | SEC Record | National Rank (AP) | Offensive PPG | Defensive PPG Allowed |
| Georgia | 11-1 | 7-1 | No. 3 | 32.8 | 17.2 |
| Alabama | 10-2 | 7-1 | No. 10 | 34.1 | 20.4 |
Georgia: Smart’s squad rebounded from Alabama loss with blowouts (avg. +18 margin in wins), including signature W vs. Texas (41-21?).Alabama: DeBoer’s group overcame FSU opener L (31-17) and Oklahoma upset (23-21) with late surge, ranking top-15 in YPP (6.4).
Recent Team Forms
Georgia rides an eight-game heater, outscoring foes 280-112 while forcing 12 turnovers. Alabama has won three of four but stumbled in close ones (2-2 in one-score games).
Georgia Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov 29 | Georgia Tech | W 16-9 | Defense: 3 sacks, 2 INTs; Stockton: 180 pass yds |
| Nov 22 | Charlotte | W 41-7 | Bowens: 120 rush yds, 2 TDs |
| Nov 15 | Florida | W 30-15 | Stockton: 250 pass yds, 2 TDs |
| Nov 8 | vs LSU | W 24-17 | Frazier: 95 rush yds; Williams: 2 sacks |
| Nov 1 | Ole Miss | W 28-10 | Passing: 220 yds; Shutout 2nd half |
Alabama Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov 29 | at Auburn | W 27-20 | Simpson: 220 pass yds; Miller: 83 rush yds (pre-injury) |
| Nov 22 | Eastern Ill | W 56-0 | Simpson: 250 pass yds, 4 TDs; Defense: Shutout |
| Nov 15 | Oklahoma | L 21-23 | Williams: 120 rec yds; Turnovers: 2 costly |
| Nov 8 | LSU | W 20-9 | Ground: 150 yds; Jefferson: 12 tackles |
| Oct 25 | at S. Carolina | W 29-22 | Simpson: 280 pass yds, 3 TDs |
Series History
Alabama dominates 45-26-4 all-time, with a 9-1 streak since 2012 (outscoring Georgia 312-178 in that span). SEC title games: Alabama 4-0 vs. Georgia (avg. margin 12.5 points). Recent clashes average 48 points, with Alabama’s road prowess (16-12 away) a factor.
| Date | Location | Result (UGA Score – ALA Score) | Notes |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Athens, GA | L 21-24 | Simpson’s 276 yds seals thriller |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Tuscaloosa, AL | L 34-41 | Alabama comeback in OT |
| Dec 2, 2023 | Atlanta (Champ) | L 24-27 | Tide’s late FG wins title |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Atlanta (Champ) | L 18-41 | Alabama rolls in rematch |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Miami (Natl Champ) | L 41-24 | UGA’s lone recent win |
Georgia’s revamped rush D (up 20% efficiency) aims to snap the skid, but Alabama’s 9-4 edge since 1992 looms.
Betting Trends
Georgia: 7-5 ATS (58.3%), 6-2 ATS as favorites; 6-6 O/U, unders in 5 of 8 vs. top-10 Ds. Public 55% on UGA ML.
Alabama: 7-3-2 ATS (70%), 6-1 SU/ATS as dogs vs. Georgia last 7; 7-5 O/U, overs in 4 of 6 road. Public 52% on ALA +2.5.
Head-to-Head: Alabama 9-1 SU last 10, 6-4 ATS; over 6-4 last 10 (avg. 52 points).
Advanced: Georgia +8.2 turnover margin (public fading Bobo); models project 48.2 expected points, 53% UGA cover.
Game Odds
Georgia Bulldogs – 2.5
Alabama Crimson Tide 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, December 5, 2025
