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The most important game week of Kalen DeBoer's Alabama Football tenure is here. On Saturday night in Athens, the Alabama Crimson Tide will either propel itself into serious CFB Playoff contender status, or be relegated to being a longshot at best.
Saturday's night's game is big for the Bulldogs. It is huge for the Crimson Tide because of the formidable schedule Alabama would have to conquer as a two-loss team.
As with any game, many variables will determine the outcome. Both teams will be mentally prepared to play their best. If Georgia has any edge in proving itself against the Crimson Tide, it will be neutralized by the edge Alabama has from being the underdog. The Sanford Stadium crowd will be a major factor, though Georgia has lost to Alabama six times in the state of Georgia, going back to 2008. The Bulldogs' single win during the period came in Indianapolis.
Alabama Football vs. Georgia History
During Kirby Smart's tenure as the Georgia Head Coach, the Crimson Tide has built a stunningly impressive resume against the Bulldogs. In seven games, going back to the 2017 National Championship Game, the Crimson Tide has won six. Georgia's single win was in another National Championship Game in January 2022. Georgia fans believed that the win destroyed whatever curse the Crimson Tide held over the Bulldogs. Against Alabama, Georgia is 0-2 since. Going back to the 2008 season, Alabama has beaten Georgia in nine of ten games.
Kirby Smart knows the history. He has coached through it at both schools. He and his staff carry the weight of history. On Saturday night, it will not be a burden that will encumber them. The Bulldogs' coaching staff will be laser-focused on the job at hand, their minds uncluttered by history.
None of the players for Georgia or Alabama will have history on their minds Saturday night. The history will be discussed in media reports all week. Players will give it little or no thought. Last season's loss in Tuscaloosa might somewhat motivate Georgia players during the week, but not during the game.
Alabama and Georgia have played bigger games than the next one. In six of the most recent nine games, a trophy has been on the line. There will be no trophy celebration Saturday night. However, the winner will feel as though a major prize has been won.