Not only do big college football weekends matter greatly on the field, but they also matter greatly when it comes to recruiting. That will undoubtedly be the case on September 28 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, when No. 4 Alabama plays No. 2 Georgia in a highly anticipated SEC game.
According to Marshall Levinson of Rivals, Alabama received a significant announcement on Tuesday when it was announced that five-star quarterback Keelon Russell will visit Tuscaloosa for the game.
Levenson posted on X, formerly Twitter, saying, “5⭐️ QB and Alabama commit Keelon Russell confirms to @Rivals he will be in attendance for Alabama’s game against Georgia next weekend.” “Will be a chance to shake up the CFB landscape this season and a massive recruiting opportunity for the Tide.”
Russell, who has verbally committed to Alabama since June, is ranked by Rivals as the top dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2025. Getting Russell to commit and stop recruiting could be greatly aided by Kalen DeBoer and the Tide winning their game against Georgia while he is present. In addition, Russell has offers from Florida, Oregon, Ole Miss, and other schools.
Georgia’s game against Alabama is currently difficult to predict because both teams are headed in different directions following their respective performances from the previous week.
The Tide are blazing hot following their dominance of Wisconsin in Madison last weekend, and after a sluggish start against South Florida, their attack has been clicking over the last five quarters of play. The athletic quarterback from Alabama, Jalen Milroe, has scored 70 points in the last five quarters while causing havoc with both his arm and legs. Alabama has been battling injuries lately, but having a week off before the big game should help them recuperate before Georgia visits.
Following their thrilling 13–12 victory over Kentucky in Lexington, which caused them to lose their top ranking in the AP poll, the Georgia team had more problems than answers. Although winning away from home in the SEC is never easy, Georgia’s offensive performance in the victory was quite lackluster. Additionally, Carson Beck, the quarterback, is battling with a non-throwing shoulder issue that might have affected his performance on Saturday. Prior to facing Alabama, Kirby Smart’s team is also off.
At the moment, it is very hard to call this matchup. When game week comes, more details about injuries and other matters will become available, but for now, this seems to be a top five showdown that will decide the outcome for the remainder of the college football season.
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