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The Saturday readAlabama · Week 6 · 2026

Alabama vs Georgia

Oct 10 · 6:30 p.m. CT · ABC

Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL

The lineProtect the next play.

01 / The plan

What matters Saturday

  1. 01

    Right tackle

    Use the final status

  2. 02

    Quarterback choices

    Take the useful throw

  3. 03

    Connected pressure

    Close the pocket together

02 / Desk read

The read

Take the useful throw, protect the ball through contact and keep pressure connected to coverage. A short field still needs a clean finish.

Right tackle

In the field

AP Top 25 · Week 6

No. 6

4 of 12 opponents ranked.

Upcoming3

  1. 2vs GeorgiaOct 10
  2. 10at LSUNov 7
  3. 15at TennesseeOct 17

Played · AP at kickoff1

  1. 16at Mississippi StateWin: 56–23Oct 3

Upcoming opponents use this AP poll. Played opponents use their AP rank at kickoff. Poll published Oct 4. Checked Oct 7. Results checked Oct 7.

Postseason

Rankings start Nov 3

5-0

Playoff raceNo. 6 in the AP poll, unbeaten. In the picture. The committee's first rankings come out Tue, Nov 3.

One more win to reach six, with seven games left.

This week

Updated Oct 7

For Georgia, pair patient quarterback decisions with sound protection and disciplined pressure. Follow the final availability report before assuming the offensive line is settled.

  1. 01

    DeBoer is optimistic about James; a return is not confirmedOpens in a new tab

    Monday’s update left his availability open. Check the final report before assuming he will reclaim the right-tackle job.

    Alabama Crimson Tide on SI · Oct 5

  2. 02

    Griffin led Alabama with nine tackles off the benchOpens in a new tab

    Tuesday’s national freshman award recognizes his Mississippi State performance. Watch assignment discipline along with the tackle totals.

    Alabama Athletics · Oct 6

  3. 03

    Georgia has used the same starting offensive line in every gameOpens in a new tab

    The opponent’s preview highlights continuity up front. Watch the pressure arrive without opening an escape lane or losing a receiver behind it.

    Georgia Athletics · Oct 5

  4. 04

    Russell threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns at Mississippi StateOpens in a new tab

    His decision-making is the useful part to carry forward. Watch him take the available receiver before trying to extend a play against Georgia.

    Alabama Crimson Tide on SI · Oct 3

  5. 05

    Four Mississippi State turnovers produced 21 Alabama pointsOpens in a new tab

    The defense created extra chances and the team converted them. Watch ball security on the return and clean execution on the ensuing possession.

    Alabama Athletics · Oct 3

03 / Road ahead

Next three

  1. vs Georgia · Next

    6:30 p.m. CTABC

  2. at Tennessee

    2:30 p.m. CTABC or ESPN or SEC Network

  3. vs Texas A&M

    Flex window (afternoon or night)TV TBD