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3 reasons we can’t wait for an Alabama-Georgia SEC Championship Game

By Asher Fair

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 1: Sanders Commings #19 of the Georgia Bulldogs intercepts a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on December 1, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 1: Sanders Commings #19 of the Georgia Bulldogs intercepts a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on December 1, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 07: Running back Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 07: Running back Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/Getty Images) /

2. Alabama rush defense vs. Georgia rush offense

Every year, Alabama is known for their top-tier rushing defense that forces even the best rushing teams in the country to attempt to find other ways to move the ball if they want to have a chance to be victorious against the usually No. 1 Crimson Tide.

That is the case yet again this year, as the Crimson Tide have the best rush defense in the nation, allowing an average of only 66.4 yards per game on the ground. The SEC Championship Game between Alabama and Georgia would be set to feature that star-studded Alabama defense against a Georgia team whose ground game is more than prolific.

Against any other team, this would result in an Alabama blowout, as they would be able to shut down the run and keep their opponent from doing much. You might think that would be the case against Georgia, especially since the Bulldogs aren’t even in the top 100 in the FBS in passing offense.

But Georgia’s rushing offense, which ranks 4th among Power Five teams, may just be better than Alabama’s rushing defense, and it may be good enough to actually topple the Crimson Tide and win the 2017 SEC championship.

While many people think of Nick Chubb as Georgia’s primary running back, the fact is, they have so many weapons out of the backfield. Chubb, of course, leads the team with 688 yards on the ground through eight games. But, it is the depth of this team’s ground game that will make them a tough task for the Crimson Tide. The team’s top four rushers all average over 6 yards per carry, which will throw a scare into any worthy opponent — even Alabama.

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