Georgia vs. Alabama: Line, Prediction, TV Channel & Live Stream for 2023 SEC Championship Game

A champion of the Southeastern Conference will officially be decided this weekend in Atlanta, GA, as the Georgia Bulldogs take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2023 SEC Championship Game. In what is the fourth meeting between the two in the SEC Championship Game, Alabama has won seven of the last eight matchups between the two programs, with Georgia however having won the most recent, 33-18, in the 2021 National Championship Game.

Led by head coach Kirby Smart, Georgia enters the 2023 SEC Championship Game ranked as the nation’s No. 1 team according to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, and are sitting undefeated at 12-0 overall, as well as 8-0 in conference play as SEC East champions. The two-time defending national champions are also riding a 29-game winning streak, with their last loss having come in the 2021 SEC Championship Game to Alabama.

Averaging 39.6 PPG, which ranks No. 8 nationally, Georgia’s offense is led by quarterback Carson Beck, as well as one of the nation’s premier players in tight end Brock Bowers. In addition to the star tight end, Georgia also has a talented group of wide receivers such as Dominic Lovett, Ladd McConkey, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, and Rara Thomas, while the Bulldogs backfield features the duo of Daijun Edwards and Kendall Milton.

Defensively, Georgia ranks No. 6 nationally by allowing only 15.8 PPG to opponents, and are led in tackles by the duo of Tykee Smith and Smael Mondon Jr.. The Bulldogs also have three prominent names in their secondary in Javon Bullard, Malaki Starks, and Kamari Lassiter, as well as a few others to know such as C.J. Allen, Jalon Walker, and Mykel Williams, while Jason Dumas-Johnson is a prominent name whose status is in question due to injury.

Special teams for Georgia is headlined by kicker Peyton Woodring, who is a perfect 59-of-59 on extra points this season, while Brett Thorson is the Bulldogs punter. The return game is handled by Mekhi Mews, who does both kickoff and punt returns for Georgia.

Led by head coach Nick Saban, Alabama enters the 2023 SEC Championship Game ranked as the nation’s No. 8 team according to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, and are sitting at 11-1 overall, as well as 8-0 in conference play as SEC West champions. The Crimson Tide are also riding a 10-game winning streak, with their lone loss so far this season having come at home to Texas back in Week 2.

Averaging 35.8 PPG offensively, Alabama is led on offense by quarterback Jalen Milroe, as well as a talented group of receivers headlined by wideout Jermaine Burton. In addition to Burton, others such as Isaiah Bond, Amari Niblack, and Kobe Prentice are pass catchers to know, while Alabama has two primary running backs in Jase McClellan and Roydell Williams.

The Crimson Tide’s defense is allowing 17.9 PPG to opponents, and are led in tackles by freshman safety Caleb Downs with 95 on the year. Alabama also has three prominent pass rushers in Dallas Turner, Chris Braswell, and Justin Eboigbe, while others such as Jihaad Campbell, Deontae Lawson, and Terrion Arnold are all among the names to know.

On special teams, Alabama also has one of the SEC’s most experienced kickers in Will Reichard, who is a perfect 50-of-50 on extra points this season, as well as one of the conference’s top punters in James Burnip who is averaging 47.3 yards per punt this year. Returning kickoffs for Alabama is Kendrick Law, while punts are handled by the aforementioned Downs, while Kool-Aid McKinstry has also seen time this season.

Georgia vs. Alabama Line, Spread, Over/Under

As of Wednesday, November 29, Georgia is a 6.5-point favorite over Alabama in the 2023 SEC Championship Game. The over/under is at 55.5, while Georgia is -230 compared to +188 for Alabama.

Georgia vs. Alabama 2023 SEC Championship Game Prediction

Likely a must-win for both teams when it comes to making the College Football Playoff, the pick to win the 2023 SEC Championship Game goes to Alabama in yet another classic between these two teams. However, this game will certainly be close throughout, with my pick going to the Crimson Tide winning due to a score late in the fourth quarter. Prediction: Georgia 24, Alabama 28

What Channel is the Georgia vs. Alabama Game On?

The 2023 SEC Championship Game between No. 1 Georgia and No. 8 Alabama will be played Saturday, December 2 at 4:00 PM ET on CBS from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

Georgia vs. Alabama Live Stream

A live stream of the 2023 SEC Championship Game between Georgia and Alabama can be found on fuboTV here.

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