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Alabama in, Florida State and Georgia out of CFP four-team field

Crimson Tide join Michigan, Washington, Texas in championship hunt

By David Paschall December 3, 2023

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian, left, visits with Alabama counterpart Nick Saban as their teams warm up for a nonconference matchup of ranked teams on Sept. 9 in Tuscaloosa. Texas won 34-24 that day, but Sarkisian and Saban both got good news Sunday when the College Football Playoff field and the Longhorns and Crimson Tide joined Michigan and Washington as selected teams.

Bama wins SEC, ends Georgia’s winning streak at 29 games

After dominating the college football world for much of the Nick Saban era, Alabama decided Saturday to turn the sport upside down.

By David Paschall December 2, 2023

AP photo by John Bazemore / Alabama running back Jam Miller (26) celebrates with receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. after Miller scored on an 18-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter of Saturday's SEC championship game against Georgia in Atlanta.

SEC championship notebook: Pick me! Pick me! Saban and Smart state playoff cases after game

Remember the "pick me, pick me" pleas of children when elementary school kickball teams were selected by captains at recess?

By David Paschall December 2, 2023

AP photo by John Bazemore / Georgia football coach Kirby Smart, right, and Alabama counterpart Nick Saban meet on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Saturday's SEC championship game in Atlanta.

Dawgs, Tide collide in final SEC title game of four-team playoff era

The Southeastern Conference will stage its football championship game for a 32nd time Saturday afternoon.

By David Paschall December 1, 2023

Georgia photo by Tony Walsh / Georgia sophomore receiver Dillon Bell, who had a passing touchdown and a receiving score during last month's 38-10 win at Tennessee, could have an increased role in Saturday's SEC championship game due to multiple offensive players nursing injuries.

Saban considers Georgia’s Beck almost flawless in his execution

Georgia's Carson Beck doesn't possess a dazzling 53-yard run this season or an electrifying fourth-and-31 touchdown pass to subdue a state rival.

By David Paschall November 30, 2023

Georgia photo by Tony Walsh / Georgia redshirt junior quarterback Carson Beck led the Bulldogs to a 12-0 regular season during his first year as the starter.

Atlanta will remain home of SEC title game at least through 2031

When it comes to its league championship game for football, the SEC feels right at home in Atlanta, with no plans to change that.

By PAUL NEWBERRY / The Associated Press November 30, 2023

AP file photo by Mike Stewart / Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz stadium has been the home of the SEC football championship game since the facility opened in 2017. The city of Atlanta has hosted the event since 1994, with only the first two SEC title showdowns held elsewhere — Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.

Pasquali’s Pix: Bulldogs to stop the Tide, prevent CFP chaos

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart wins 100% of his games, 40% of his games and 20% of his games.

By David Paschall November 29, 2023

Alabama Athletics photo by Kent Gidley / Georgia football coach Kirby Smart and Alabama counterpart Nick Saban talk before the 2021 Southeastern Conference championship game won by the Crimson Tide.

Dawgs’ 29-game streak secondary this week but still staggering

Though they're getting harder and harder to find, there are members of the Georgia Bulldogs who remember what it's like to lose a football game.

By David Paschall November 28, 2023

Georgia photo by Tony Walsh / Georgia senior running back Kendall Milton rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns last Saturday night in the 31-23 victory at Georgia Tech, which extended the winning streak of the Bulldogs to 29 games.

Milroe’s transformation redirected Alabama’s once-shaky season

Jalen Milroe said Monday afternoon that he honestly can't remember one particular moment in which the redshirt sophomore catapulted from a benched Alabama quarterback to one of college football's most dynamic players.