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Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban heavily praised the Georgia Bulldogs ahead of the 2023 SEC championship game. Saban and Alabama overcame an early season loss against the Texas Longhorns to finish the year 11-1. Alabama is coming off a miraculous win over the Auburn Tigers.
The Crimson Tide need a win in the SEC championship and may need some help in order to make the College Football Playoff. Nick Saban is already making a case for the Crimson Tide to get in the College Football Playoff if they beat Georgia.
What did Nick Saban say ahead of the SEC championship game against Georgia?
Saban congratulates Georgia
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Alabama and Georgia will both have a lot on the line in the SEC championship. Both teams need to win in order to make the College Football Playoff.
I’d like to congratulate Kirby and the Georgia team for going through an undefeated season and winning the East. They certainly had a fantastic season. They’ve proven to be one of the best football teams in the country.
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Alabama running back Jase McClellan’s status is in doubt ahead of the SEC title game. McClellan re-injured a foot injury against Auburn and exited that contest. McClellan is Alabama’s leading rusher.
He’s not been able to do a lot. We’ll see how he does today, where he is. I would have to say he’s probably questionable for the game at this point. I think it’s probably too early to tell.
Saban on if Alabama deserves to make the College Football Playoff
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban thinks that the Crimson Tide deserve to make the College Football Playoff if they beat Georgia in the SEC championship. Saban thinks this even though there could easily be a scenario where there are three undefeated teams (Michigan, FSU, and Washington)…
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Author : UGA Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-02 00:06:37
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