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Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, center, celebrates with teammates DeVonta Smith, left, and John Metchie III, right, after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Who can contain No. 2 Alabama's receivers? Not even Georgia

By John Zenor Oct. 18, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

No. 2 Alabama roars back for 41-24 win over No. 3 Georgia

By John Zenor Oct. 17, 2020 11:58 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A positive COVID-19 test couldn't keep Nick Saban from the sideline, and Georgia's heralded defense had scant hope of keeping Alabama's...

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes while being pursued by Mississippi defensive end Ryder Anderson (89) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Path to 2 SEC in CFP is through Tide

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2020 09:04 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 3 Georgia takes center stage in SEC

By John Zenor Oct. 15, 2020 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban leads his team as they march on campus, supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The mid-week news that Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 added a challenging backdrop for the season’s first Top 5 matchup. Saban figures to be communicating his marching orders and input from home while offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is manning the show within the football building. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Minus Saban, No. 2 Alabama set to meet No. 3 Georgia

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 12:45 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is stopped short of the first down by Georgia linebackers Monty Rice (32) and Jermaine Johnson (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2020 09:46 AM EDT

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama's Najee Harris braces for Georgia's stingy defense

By John Zenor Oct. 12, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs between Mississippi defenders, including defensive back Jakorey Hawkins (23), during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburst

By Chris Burrows Oct. 11, 2020 12:02 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) drops back to pass against during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama at Ole Miss 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 08:13 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Mac Jones, No. 2 Alabama visit Matt Corral, Mississippi

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 02:46 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) is tackled by Kentucky defensive back Tyrell Ajian (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
QB Mac Jones leads No. 2 Alabama against Kiffin, Mississippi

By John Zenor Oct. 08, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) rolls ut as he looks for a receiver during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan in Orlando, Fla. No. 2 Alabama doesn’t look like a team that lost quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and two first-round receivers. Mac Jones still has a selection of some of the SEC’s best playmakers, including Jaylen Waddle. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
For Alabama, Jones, 3rd-and-long can become 3rd-and-bomb

By John Zenor Oct. 06, 2020 02:26 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2020 09:31 PM EDT

Fans meander along Paul W. Bryant Drive with Bryant-Denny Stadium's south facade as a backdrop Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Only 20,000 fans were allowed to attend the NCAA college football game between Alabama and Texas A&M, meaning many did not travel to the city, while others sought social opportunities at restaurants and bars. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jones throws deep, No. 2 Alabama tops No. 13 Texas A&M 52-24

By John Zenor Oct. 03, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

Alabama running back Najee Harris, right, jokes with quarterback Mac Jones, left, as they walk off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 2 Alabama faces No. 13 Texas A&M in home opener

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 01:46 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback D'Wan Mathis drops back to pass against during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
East vs West: No. 4 Georgia hosts No. 7 Auburn in SEC tilt

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 01, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, center, pulls down a reception between Missouri's Tyree Gillespie, right, and Ishmael Burdine, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 2 Crimson Tide rolls on offense to 38-19 win over Mizzou

By Dave Skretta Sep. 26, 2020 10:34 PM EDT

Missouri wide receiver Jalen Knox warms up before an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Alabama at Missouri 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 05:45 PM EDT

FILE -In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Isolated from coaches, teammates and friends during the coronavirus pandemic, Kyle Trask found plenty of extra free time this offseason. He reviewed each of his performances from his breakout year, trying to find and fix every flaw in hopes of improving the eighth-ranked Gators’ chances of becoming Southeastern Conference and national championship contenders in 2020. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Media picks Alabama to top Florida in SEC championship game

Sep. 23, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) is sacked by Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) and linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Moses was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first-team, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Roll redemption: No. 3 Alabama aims to restore dominance

By John Zenor Sep. 01, 2020 11:01 AM EDT