09/27/2024
🏈 Exciting Weekend Ahead: Georgia vs. Alabama! 🏈
One of the things that I have taken up in my semi-retirement is writing a weekly commentary on college football and the local economy. Please take a look at our preview of the Georgia-Alabama game.
This Saturday, we have a highly anticipated top-five matchup as Georgia heads to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama! With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, the stakes have changed a bit. While the loser will likely still be in the hunt for a playoff spot and an SEC Championship berth, winning this game is especially crucial for Georgia, given how tough it is to play on the road in the SEC.
Georgia is coming in a little banged up, missing key transfer wide receiver London Humphreys and dealing with injuries to quarterback Carson Beck and All-American guard Nate Ratledge. On the other hand, Alabama looks to be at full strength, which could give them an edge.
There’s been a lot of chatter about this game possibly previewing future SEC Championship and playoff showdowns. The winner will definitely be in the driver’s seat for the SEC Championship, while the loser will need to be cautious moving forward. Georgia is favored by 2.5 points, but they’ll need to contain Alabama’s strong rushing attack, led by dual-threat QB Jalen Milroe.
As always, I love looking beyond the field to see what drives the economies of Georgia and Alabama. This week, I’m also diving into the Athens music scene! If you’re interested, check out my report and feel free to share it with anyone who might enjoy it!
