Rival Powerhouses Meet: Georgia (#2) faces Alabama (#4) in a high-stakes Southeastern Conference (SEC) matchup on Saturday.

More Margin for Error:The new 12-team College Football Playoff expansion offers room for losses, but both teams aim to prove dominance.

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Underdog Alabama: Alabama, 3-0, is an underdog at home for the first time since 2007, now led by new coach Kalen DeBoer.

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Georgia's Recent Struggles: Though Georgia has dominated early games, it barely beat Kentucky last week, winning 13-12. –

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Carson Beck's Impact: Georgia QB Carson Beck has thrown no interceptions and scored in every red-zone opportunity this season.

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Georgia's Weaknesses: Despite their success, Georgia struggles with penalties and ranks low in third-down conversions and defense. –

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Alabama’s Challenges: Alabama, with the fifth-best passing defense, has issues with penalties and fumbles but remains a strong defensive unit.

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Keon Sabb Shines: Alabama’s Keon Sabb stands out, with three interceptions in three games.

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Historic Rivalry: Alabama has dominated the rivalry, winning eight of the last nine games against Georgia since 2008.

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Proving Title Worth: Both teams are undefeated, making this a crucial test in proving their status as national title contenders.

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