Alabama vs. Georgia final score, result: Kalen DeBoer notches biggest win of Crimson Tide career as Ty Simpson dazzles

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Sparks tend to fly whenever the Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Is the matchup fueled by animus? Or respect? Perhaps it’s a mix of the two. But matches between the dueling SEC superpowers always seem to be memorable.

Their latest clash was no exception. The Crimson Tide and Bulldogs duked it out like prizefighters, each landing punishing blows upon the other.

But Alabama’s punches were a little timelier. The Tide bested their longtime rival, 24-21, bringing head coach Kalen DeBoer the biggest win of his Alabama career.

DeBoer came into the contest on a scalding seat. A Week 1 defeat to Florida State left the Tide in tatters — and appeared to suggest a cull was on the cards.

But things changed on Saturday. DeBoer’s side authored up a wondrous display, led by redshirt junior QB Ty Simpson.

Simpson completed 24-of-38 passes for 276 yards and two scores. He added another on the ground. Each proved momentous for player and program — both of whom overcame much to secure the win.

Things still aren’t perfect in Tuscaloosa. But they look to be getting  better. DeBoer and Co. needed a win on Saturday. They finally got one. Now comes the hard part: doing it again and again.

The Sporting News tracked live updates from the Bulldogs' matchup with the Crimson Tide in Athens. Below are highlights, analysis, and more as two of college football's most prominent programs jousted for more than bragging rights on Saturday night.

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End of fourth quarter: Alabama 24, Georgia 21

11:12 p.m.: DeBoer put the ball into Simpson’s hands on third and short. Unsurprisingly, the redshirt junior delivered, finding Jam Miller with a deft touch pass. The Tide are going to win this game!

11:05 p.m.: The Tide get the first down on third and short! In fact, they collect even more yardage after Georgia is whistled for a personal foul! Alabama will take things down to the two minute warning. The Bulldogs have two timeouts remaining. But things aren’t looking to great for Kirby Smart’s side.

10:55 p.m.: After shutting the door on Georgia’s offense, Simpson and Co. have a chance to clinch things with three minutes left. This is the biggest drive of Alabama’s season thus far.

10:50 p.m.: Alabama’s advantage remains intact, thin as can be. Georgia has flirted with cutting into it. But with a little less than four minutes left in regulation, the Crimson Tide are in the driver’s seat.

End of third quarter: Alabama 24, Georgia 21

10:10 p.m: TOUCHDOWN! Georgia fired back with another touchdown! The Bulldogs raced down the field, taking advantage of its improved field position after Talty’s miscue! Josh McCray crept in from short-range to cut Alabama’s advantage to just three.

Alabama 24, Georgia 21

10:00 p.m.: The Crimson Tide brought the ball down the field once more with relative ease. However, Talty’s ensuing effort spurned the goalposts. Georgia survives.

9:50 p.m.: We’re back to green from Athens. Alabama will start the half with possession.

9:25 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Simpson does it again! His third score of the day is a rushing one!

Alabama 24, Georgia 14

9:20 p.m.: The Crimson Tide are percolating once more. Simpson has Alabama on the prowl — and probing for another score.

9:08 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Georgia finds pay dirt! Chauncey Bowens played a vital role in bringing the ball down the field after gobbling up 43 on the run! He finishes things off nicely with a two-yard score of his own.

Alabama 17, Georgia 14

9:05 p.m.: Georgia has stormed back with a vengeance, racing down the field to place itself on the edge of the end zone. The Bulldogs looked to be pegged back by a turnover on downs after being stuffed on fourth. But a defensive holding call resets the deck for Kirby Smart's side. They have another four downs to work with.

8:50 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Alabama tacks on three via a 24-yard Conor Talty effort.

Alabama 17, Georgia 7

8:50 p.m.: FUMBLE! Alabama hops on the ball after jarring in loose. That is Kalen DeBoer's squad's seventh forced turnover of the year. It has yet to give the ball away.

Hubbard POPPED it out!!

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— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) September 28, 2025

8:45 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Georgia gets one of its own! Stockton uncorked a fiery effort to Colbie Young, one that traipsed some 38 yards in the air before flying into the end zone for six! We've got a game here in Athens!

WIDE OPEN 🎱

📺 ABC#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/omdhpw8srj

— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) September 28, 2025

Alabama 14, Georgia 7

8:35 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Alabama adds to its advantage! Simpson is at the forefront of it, connecting with Horton for a splendid score.

🎯

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— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) September 28, 2025

Alabama 14, Georgia 0

End of first quarter: Alabama 7, Georgia 0

8:30 p.m.: There's been a lot of huffing and puffing from both sides. But through 15 minutes, there's little to show for it — save for Simpson and Bernard's sumptuous connection.

8:20 p.m.: Georgia's opening drive flames out amid a flurry on incompletions. The Crimson Tide will have a chance to add to their advantage.

8:10 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Alabama opens the scoring after Simpson finds Bernard again, this time with a six-yard score!

BAMA STRIKES FIRST! Ty Simpson ➡️ Germie Bernard for the 6 yard TD! 🎯 #RollTide pic.twitter.com/TTxWZJLtqo

— Im not a fan of your favorite team (@fsh733) September 28, 2025

Alabama 7, Georgia 0

8:06 p.m.: The chunk plays continue for the Tide, who gobble up another 18 via Germie Bernard's scamper after a dump-off pass. They're on the doorstep of the end zone!

8:01 p.m.: But they storm right back courtesy of a 24-yard pitch and catch between Ty Simpson and Isaiah Horton!

7:55 p.m.: The Crimson Tide have shown a little juice thus far, breaching into Georgia's half. But they could have had so much more; Williams dropped a wide open pass that would've surely ended with six. Can't make those mistakes against a side of the Bulldogs' quality. 

7:45 p.m.: And we're off! The Tide and the Bulldogs are on the field! Alabama will start the contest with possession of the rock.

7:00 p.m.: The stars will be out come Saturday night, with Ryan Williams and Gunnar Stockton expected to author up major displays. Who will reign supreme atop the glistening Athens grass? Only time will tell.

Where to watch Alabama vs. Georgia

Alabama vs. Georgia start time

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Alabama and Georgia is the highest-profile matchup in a loaded Week 5 slate. It receives primetime billing, landing a 7:30 p.m. time slot on Saturday night.

What channel is Alabama vs. Georgia on today?

• TV Channel: ABC
• Live Stream: Fubo, ESPN+

ESPN will have the call for the Crimson Tide's duel with the Bulldogs, with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit lending their vocals to the broadcast. Cord-cutters can follow the action on ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

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