ATLANTA — The Georgia football team takes on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2023 SEC Championship Game. Below you can find the live updates, injury news, score and analysis for the game.
Georgia is 12-0, while Alabama is 11-1. The Bulldogs won the SEC championship last year but Georgia is 0-3 against Alabama in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Georgia football-Alabama live updates for 2023 SEC Championship Game
Fourth quarter
Georgia 24, Alabama 27, 2:52
10 plays, 75 yards, 2:55
Georgia raced down the field again and Kendall Milton scored his second touchdown from a yard out.
Georgia 17, Alabama 27, 5:47
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:29
Alabama answered quickly with a 1-yard Roydell Williams touchdown run.
Georgia 17, Alabama 20, 10:16
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:37
Georgia took advantage of a short field with a lightning-quick touchdown drive. Carson Beck hit pay dirt for the first time from a yard out.
The Bulldogs were set up with just 35 yards to the end zone after a 28-yard return from Anthony Evans III.
Third quarter
Georgia 10, Alabama 20, 0:48
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:26
Will Reichard’s 28-yard field goal regained a 10-point lead for Alabama.
Georgia 10, Alabama 17, 8:51
5 plays, 54 yards, 1:45
Arian Smith’s 51-yard reception set up a 34-yard field goal for Peyton Woodring.
Second quarter
Georgia 7, Alabama 17, 0:48
9 plays, 69 yards, 3:49
Jalen Milroe found former Georgia receiver Jermaine Burton on a 15-yard touchdown pass to take a 10-point lead. The Crimson Tide have now scored 17 unanswered points.
Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring narrowly missed his first field goal attempt since Week 3 earlier in the quarter. The freshman hit the right upright from 50 yards out after a UGA false start pushed the initial line of scrimmage back.
Georgia 7, Alabama 10, 12:04
10 plays, 92 yards, 4:32
Alabama’s offense appears to have found some traction after Jalen Milroe’s 18-yard touchdown pass to Jamarion Miller. The Crimson Tide took their first lead of the game.
First quarter
Georgia 7, Alabama 3, 3:43
8 plays, 26 yards, 3:48
Alabama kicker Will Reichard passed the FBS record for most career points scored (533) with a 42-yard field goal.
Georgia’s defense has been uncharacteristically stifling to start the first quarter. The same Bulldogs that allowed five first-drive touchdowns in the last six games have allowed 30 total yards through Alabama’s first three drives.
Georgia 7, Alabama 0, 9:31
8 plays, 83 yards, 3:50
Kendall Milton’s 17-yard touchdown run sent the red and black half of Sanford Stadium into frenzy as Georgia drew first blood. The Bulldogs’ passing attack looked unstoppable on the opening drive, as Carson Beck completed all four of his passing attempt for 61 yards.
2:40 PM Update: Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey are both going through pregame warmups. Wide receiver Rara Thomas not spotted working out with the wide receiver.
Bowers did go through pregame warmups last week before ultimately not playing against Georgia Tech. Bowers left ankle was noticeably thicker due to the brace.
Georgia cornerback Julian Humphrey was not spotted with the Georgia cornerbacks during warmups.
A lot of eyes will be on the Georgia football injury situation. Tight end Brock Bowers, wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Rara Thomas and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge all missed last week’s game against Georgia Tech due to injury.
All four are expected to be available on Saturday, though to what level will be determined by how they do in pregame warmups.
“I’m trying to figure that out myself. I don’t have a lot more answers than I had on Monday,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said on Thursday. “They have not been able to do a lot. Each one has kind of worked independently. Tate has done some drill work, some 11-on-11 stuff. Brock has sprinkled in some of that.”
On the defensive side of the ball, Georgia is expected to be without inside linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson. Cornerback Julian Humphrey is considered doubtful for the game after he suffered a collarbone injury against Ole Miss.
For Alabama, running back Jase McClellan is not expected to play on Saturday. He is Alabama’s leading rusher this season and his absence will put an even bigger onus on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe.
Neither team is a lock for the College Football Playoff, given the state of the sport. Both teams will need a win today to ensure their spot in the College Football Playoff. The final four teams will be announced on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET. Georgia has made the last two College Football Playoffs, as the Bulldogs have won back-to-back national championships.
Georgia football injury report against Alabama for 2023 SEC Championship Game
Jamon Dumas-Johnson, forearm -- out
Branson Robinson, knee -- out
KJ Smith, undisclosed -- out
Julian Humphrey, collarbone -- doubtful
Rara Thomas, foot -- questionable
Ladd McConkey, ankle -- questionable
Tate Ratledge, left knee -- probable
Brock Bowers, tight end -- probable
Smael Mondon -- probable
Georgia football-Alabama game time for 2023 SEC Championship Game
The Georgia football-Alabama game is set for a 4 p.m. ET kickoff.
Georgia football-Alabama TV channel for 2023 SEC Championship Game
The Georgia football-Alabama game will be broadcast on CBS. Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jenny Dell will call the game. This will be the last game broadcast on CBS.
