The USA Today, Georgia sports site, UGA Wire, doesn't believe the Bulldogs will beat Alabama Football in Athens. The pick is not as shocking as it might first seem. According to FanDuel, the Bulldogs are less than a touchdown favorite at 4.5 points. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) ranks the Bulldogs as the No. 2 team in the nation. The 2025 Alabama Crimson Tide is ranked No. 3.
Based on one measurement, Alabama has the SEC's most game-changing players. More important than a team's total number of former 5-stars on its roster is the count of former Top 100 recruits.