What to know ahead of SEC opener

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How is Ryan Williams approaching the Alabama football vs. Georgia rivalry?

“I just want to hold the standard of what it has been," Williams said. "Do for my Tide fans what they want. All I can do is do what I do best.”

To open SEC play, the Crimson Tide will host the Bulldogs in a battle of highly-ranked undefeated teams that is expected to send shockwaves not only in conference standings, but in the hunt for a place in the newly-expanded College Football Playoff.

Here is everything you need to know as Alabama vs. Georgia week kicks off:

Alabama vs Georgia football history The Alabama-Georgia rivalry dates back to 1895, a game the Bulldogs won handedly 30-6 against the Crimson Tide. But it's a rivalry that Alabama has dominated, especially as of late.

Alabama has won 43 of 73 total meetings between the two teams including eight of the last nine games dating back to the 2008 season.

From 1992-2023, Alabama and Georgia were in separate SEC divisions, leading to eight non-championship or College Football Playoff meetings between the teams in the past 32 years. The Crimson Tide and Bulldogs' past three matchups have either been in the SEC championship or the CFP National Championship.

Georgia vs Alabama: Which team won last meeting? Alabama and Georgia's most recent meeting was Dec. 2, 2023 when the Crimson Tide won its 30th SEC title with a 27-24 win against the Bulldogs.

Alabama vs Georgia start timeDate: Saturday, Sept. 28Time: 6:30 p.m. Alabama vs. Georgia will kick off at 6:30 p.m. from Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ABC.

Donald Trump to attend Alabama-Georgia Former president and current Republican nominee for president Donald Trump has Alabama-Georgia on his schedule Sept. 28, the University of Alabama confirmed Thursday after the Tuscaloosa News confirmed his plans Monday.

Acting Director of the United States Secret Service Ronald R. Rowe Jr. said plans are always in place to "make a secure environment for our protectees" when asked Friday about Trump's trip to Tuscaloosa.

Donald Trump and Alabama-Georgia: What you need to know about security protocols if you're going to Alabama vs Georgia game

In a statement Thursday, a University of Alabama spokesman said the "UAPD will work closely with the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement partners to coordinate security."

'College GameDay' to air from Tuscaloosa before Georgia-Alabama Nick Saban is coming back to Tuscaloosa with ESPN's "College GameDay," the network announced Saturday.

The former Alabama football coach and ESPN's college football pregame show will air from the University of Alabama's campus Saturday morning. The show will begin at 8 a.m. with Saban, Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Pat McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso, among others, previewing the top games of Week 5 including Alabama vs. Georgia.

Alabama vs Georgia betting line Here is the initial betting information for Alabama vs. Georgia Saturday.

Note: Odds courtesy of DraftKings as of Saturday, Sept. 21

Spread: Alabama +2.5Over/under: 49.5 pointsAlabama football schedule 2024Aug. 31: Alabama 63, Western Kentucky 0Sept. 7: Alabama 42, South Florida 16Sept. 14: Alabama 42, Wisconsin 10Sept. 28: Alabama vs. Georgia; 6:30 p.m., ABCOct. 5: Alabama at VanderbiltOct. 12: Alabama vs. South Carolina; 11 a.m.Oct. 19: Alabama at TennesseeOct. 26: Alabama vs. MissouriNov. 9: Alabama at LSUNov. 16: Alabama vs. Mercer; 1 p.m., SEC NetworkNov. 23: Alabama at OklahomaNov. 30: Alabama vs. AuburnGeorgia football schedule 2024Aug. 31: Georgia 34, Clemson 3Sept. 7: Georgia 48, Tennessee Tech 3Sept. 14: Georgia 13, Kentucky 12Sept. 28: Georgia at Alabama; 6:30 p.m., ABCOct. 5: Georgia vs. AuburnOct. 12: Georgia vs. Mississippi StateOct. 19: Georgia at TexasNov. 2: Georgia vs. Florida; 2:30 p.m., ABCNov. 9: Georgia at Ole MissNov. 16: Georgia vs. TennesseeNov. 23: Georgia vs. Massachusetts; 11:45 a.m., SEC NetworkNov. 29: Georgia vs. Georgia Tech; 6:30 p.m., ABC Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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