Georgia hosted Alabama in Athens, one of the toughest environments in college football, on Saturday. Not only did Alabama face 93,000 barking fans, but Georgia also came into the game riding a 33-game home winning streak, the longest in SEC history.
Since hiring head coach Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs have been nearly unbeatable no matter the opponent or venue. Smart’s record against everyone other than Alabama is 107-13. At home games, he’s an incredible 50-4. Pair that with two national championships and three title-game appearances, and it is clear Smart has built a dynasty in Athens.
Given that dominance, Smart would be expected to have solved Alabama by now. But since taking over at Georgia, he’s just 1-7 against the Crimson Tide and 0-2 against head coach Kalen DeBoer.
Combine a Georgia team that had won 33 straight at home with an Alabama squad that was just 2-5 on the road or at neutral sites under DeBoer, and there wasn’t much reason for Alabama fans to feel confident heading into Saturday.
Road games have been Alabama’s kryptonite since DeBoer arrived in 2024. Four of the team’s five losses on the road came against unranked opponents Alabama was favored to beat. The Crimson Tide has consistently struggled to handle crowd noise, momentum swings and game-changing mistakes away from home, problems that have cost them in key matchups.
Smart still has an Alabama problem. While he will not admit it himself, his postgame comments hinted at that frustration.
When asked if he worries when Alabama appears on the schedule, he said, “I mean, what’s everybody else’s record against them? I don’t lose sleep over that.”
Even if he will not say it, Alabama clearly has his number, and Smart still has not found a way to win this matchup consistently.
This win could also prove huge for DeBoer and his staff moving forward. After struggling to earn quality road victories, knocking off Georgia in Athens may give Alabama the confidence it needs to handle future hostile environments.
It shows this team can overcome adversity away from home and could mark a turning point under DeBoer. For a program that has been criticized for losing its edge on the road, this game might be the first real sign of change.
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