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Alabama vs. Georgia final score, result: Bulldogs claim SEC title as Kirby Smart's defense shines

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This year's SEC title game promised to be an exciting watch—until it wasn’t.

No. 3 Georgia and No. 9 Alabama had met once before, with the Crimson Tide leaving Sanford Stadium as 24-21 victors on Sept. 27. Their latest rematch, however, brought a far harsher outcome.

The Bulldogs dominated, winning 28-7 on Saturday evening. Georgia’s defense resembled the Bulldogs of old, relentlessly pressuring Heisman hopeful Ty Simpson. The Tide standout had shined in September’s matchup, but that wasn’t the case this time.

Simpson struggled, completing 19 of 39 passes for 212 yards, one touchdown, and one interception—by far his worst showing this season. That performance could jeopardize Alabama’s shot at the College Football Playoff.

Gunner Stockton, Georgia’s quarterback, was efficient under center, completing 20 of 26 passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns. Coupled with Georgia’s punishing defense, it made for a dominant day for Kirby Smart’s team. The Bulldogs will start the CFP with a bye week—and they earned it.

AllSportsPeople provided live updates from Alabama and Georgia’s SEC Championship clash. Below are the highlights and results from Saturday’s game.

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Alabama vs. Georgia football score

 

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Alabama vs. Georgia live updates, highlights from 2025 SEC championship game

(All times Eastern)

End of fourth quarter: Georgia 28, Alabama 7

7:16 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS!  Simpson made an impressive desperation heave, curling left then right before firing a dime to Bernard. However, Bernard dropped the toss. That type of day for the Tide.

7:13 p.m.:  DeBoer opened up the playbook with a desperation trick play as the clock dwindles down.. Simpson completed a throw to Bernard, who then tossed a backwards pass to Daniel Hill for 28 yards.

7:02 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!  That could be it! Stockton hits Zachariah Branch on the screen, who evades his adversaries to bring the Bulldogs' lead back to 21.

Georgia 28, Alabama 7

7:00 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS!  Simpson attempted to link up with Bernard on fourth-and-2 inside Alabama's 12-yard line. However, his effort spurned Bernard's grasp. Georgia has a chance to put this game on ice.

6:45 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!  Points have proven hard to come by for the Tide. However, they finally opened their scoring accounts, capitalizing on a pass interference call before finding the end zone courtesy of a Simpson pitch-and-catch to Germie Bernard.

Georgia 21, Alabama 7

End of third quarter: Georgia 21, Alabama 0

6:13 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!  Georgia triples its lead! Nick Frazier slips in undetected as the Bulldogs push their lead to 21!

Georgia 21, Alabama 0

6:05 p.m.:  Simpson's troubles continue. He was cut down behind the line of scrimmage as another Alabama drive ends prematurely. Georgia makes the Tide pay on the punt, with its return breaching into Crimson Tide territory.

6:00 p.m.:  Alabama will start the second half with possession. Kalen DeBoer's side desperately needs a spark.

End of second quarter: Georgia 14, Alabama 0

5:20 p.m.:  Alabama's attack proved one of the nation's more effective ones during the regular season. However, things are proving a bit more precarious in today's contest. The Crimson Tide are held to yet another punt. Simpson's numbers give insight into Alabama's toils: he has completed 5-of-12 passes for 53 yards, zero touchdowns and an interception.

5:02 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!  Stockton-to-Bell bears fruit for Georgia once more! The Bulldogs double their lead!

Georgia 14, Alabama 0

4:59 p.m.:  The Bulldogs have started the second quarter with aplomb, traipsing into the red zone amid a handful of piercing runs and a 19-yard pass between Stockton and TE Dillon Bell.

End of first quarter: Georgia 7, Alabama 0

4:48 p.m.: INTERCEPTION!  Simpson misses his target, with his effort finding Daylen Everette's waiting grasp. Everette brought the unruly thing some 34 yards down the field,  spelling an end to what looked a promising Alabama drive.

4:45 p.m.:  Hello, Ryan Williams! Alabama's star wideout reeled in a Simpson arrow before spinning to shake off an opposition defender and climb into Georgia territory.

4:38 p.m. TOUCHDOWN!  Georgia strikes first as Stockton hits RB Roderick Robinson for the score.

Georgia 7, Alabama 0

4:36 p.m.: BLOCKED PUNT!  Fireworks! The Bulldogs breached Alabama's punt team, putting the Bulldogs inside the Crimson Tide's 30 for the first time!

4:35 p.m.:  We've been caught in a real defensive battle as of late. We're up to two punts apiece across the first eight minutes and some change.

4:24 p.m.:  Heisman hopeful Ty Simpson has earned rave reviews under center for the Crimson Tide. He struggled to find much success in Alabama's first drive, however, falling victim to a pour of Georgia defenders.Two drives, two punts. Just what we expected from one of college football's preeminent rivalries.

4:19 p.m.:  The Crimson Tide flattened the likes of Gunnar Stockton after Georgia drove itself down the field with a chunk play. Alabama will get the ball back after forcing a Bulldogs punt.

4:18 p.m.:  The Bulldogs will get the ball to start the game. Here we go!

4:12 p.m.:  Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs are out of the tunnel. We're moments away from the start of today's clash.

4:05 p.m.:  If you want any indication of the paranoia the SEC brings about, check out this interview with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.

3:30 p.m.:  This matchup, as many involving Group of 5 sides this weekend, has serious postseason implications. Georgia is looking to lock up a top-four seed and bye week to start the CFP, while Alabama is attempting to clinch a CFP berth. If the Crimson Tide do, they'll become the first three-loss team to accomplish such a feat.

3:00 p.m.:  Here we go. We're an hour from the start of this afternoon's contest.

Where to watch 2025 SEC championship game

Alabama vs. Georgia start time

  • Day:  Saturday, Dec. 6
  • Time: 4 p.m. ET

The Crimson Tide and Bulldogs will face off at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday. The SEC Championship will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Saturday's matchup represents the 76th in the Alabama vs. Georgia rivalry. The Crimson Tide currently lead the all-time series, 45-26-4.

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What channel is Alabama vs. Georgia on today? 

  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo

Saturday's matchup between Alabama and Georgia will be broadcast on ABC. Streaming options include ESPN+ or Fubo, which carries ABC and ESPN in its lineup.

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College football schedule for conference championship week

Friday, Dec. 5

Stream all of Friday's games live on Fubo

MatchupTime (ET)TV channel
Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State7 p.m.CBS Sports Network
Troy vs. James Madison7 p.m.ESPN
North Texas vs. No. 24 Tulane8 p.m.ABC
UNLV vs. Boise State8 p.m.Fox

Saturday, Dec. 6

Stream all of Saturday's games live on Fubo

MatchupTime (ET)TV channel
No. 11 BYU vs. No. 5 Texas TechNoonABC
Miami (Ohio) vs. Western MichiganNoonESPN
No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 10 Alabama4 p.m.ABC
No. 2 Indiana vs. No. 1 Ohio State8 p.mFox
Duke vs. No. 18 Virginia8 p.m.ABC
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