The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs and No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide both have an immense amount of talent. The Georgia (3-0, 1-0) versus Alabama (2-1, 0-0) game will be played on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET (televised on ABC).
Both teams had bye weeks entering the Week 5 contest and are fairly healthy. What are three key matchups to watch in the Georgia-Alabama game?
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Ty Simpson vs Georgia’s Secondary
Alabama quarterback Ty Simspon is coming off of his best game of the season throwing for 382 passing yards and four touchdowns. The secondary of Georgia did not have a outing in their last game, giving up major chunk plays to Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar and receiver Chris Brazzell. If the UGA secondary can improve and minimize explosive plays, then they will give the Bulldogs a good chance of winning. If not, then similar performance by Simpson will likely be on display.
Alabama’s D-Line vs Georgia’s O-Line
With Georgia right tackle Earnest Greene officially being ruled, outthe Crimson Tide defensive line will attack and see if whoever is starting at right tackle can hold up. The UGA offensive line will be tested all four quarters and everyone will have to do their jobs because keeping quarterback Gunner Stockton upright is critical in this one.
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Mike Bobo vs Kane Womack
Georgia’s coaching staff did a good enough job at adjusting and winning their game against Tennessee. Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo called his best game so far this season at Tennessee. Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kane Womack is an aggressive defensive coordinator that likes to make the opposing quarterback uncomfortable and force them into mistakes. This playcalling battle will be very key on for seeing which team can find success first.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Key matchups between No. 5 Georgia and No. 17 Alabama
