Kalen DeBoer Raises Eyebrows with Bold Comments Ahead of Alabama-Georgia Showdown. one of the most anticipated games of the college football regular season will take place in 10 days, as No. 2 Georgia faces off against No. 4 Alabama at Saban Field in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
This matchup has been marked on calendars since the schedules were released, and the college football world is now closing in on this clash of SEC titans. In fact, Donald Trump, the 45th President and a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, is expected to attend the highly anticipated game on September 28 at 6:30 p.m., broadcast on ABC.
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, preparing for his first game against the reigning national champions, shared his thoughts during Wednesday’s SEC Coaches Teleconference. He acknowledged the challenge Georgia presents but emphasized that the focus is on the game itself, not any rivalry between him and Georgia’s head coach, Kirby Smart.
Despite no personal history between DeBoer and Smart, the rivalry between Alabama and Georgia runs deep. Smart, who was part of Alabama’s coaching staff from 2007 to 2015, helped the Tide win four national championships during that time. Since taking over as Georgia’s head coach in 2015, Smart has led the Bulldogs to two national championships and established himself as a dominant force in the SEC. However, Alabama has historically had the upper hand, with Smart holding a 1-5 record against his former team.
Both DeBoer and Smart have expressed respect for each other’s coaching achievements, with DeBoer noting Smart’s influence not just at Georgia but throughout the SEC. As both teams enjoy a bye week to prepare, all eyes will be on this must-see showdown that promises to be one of the most watched games of the season.
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