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Alabama football embracing underdog role ahead of Georgia: “We love it”

by
Justin Smith
September 19, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Yhonzae Pierre (42) celebrate a turnover with teammates Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) and linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Alabama football is currently an underdog ahead of the Crimson Tide traveling to take on Georgia after their BYE week.

The Bulldogs are a 3.5-point favorite against Alabama ahead of their highly anticipated matchup, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Tide’s starting safety, Bray Hubbard says the Tide is looking forward to playing the role of a spoiler as an underdog.

“We love it,” Hubbard told reporters on Thursday. “We love a good challenge. They’re a top-five team in the country for a reason. It’s a challenge. I mean, every week in the SEC is going to be a challenge. They’re just the next one up. So, it’s time to go over there and face a good team and bring our A game.”

The Crimson Tide were an underdog against Georgia last season at home before they picked up a win over the Bulldogs. Georgia has, in fact, been favored to beat Alabama in every game they played since 2020.

Alabama and Georgia will go to battle next Saturday with the kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. CST.

Justin Smith( Managing Editor, Director of Recruiting )

Justin Smith is the Managing Editor and Lead Writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with over 10 years of writing experience & expertise. Smith has consistently delivered high quality, extensively researched information on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team that fans can trust. Smith is official credentialed media with the University of Alabama under Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He is also the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Enterprises, specializing in scouting and analyzing high school recruits around the nation, specifically focusing on recruits within the state of Alabama.