Georgia takes lead over Alabama in SEC Championship Game after blocked punt
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Georgia made a massive special teams play on Saturday afternoon to draw first blood against Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.
As Alabama was set to punt following another dead-end drive, Georgia‘s Cole Speer was able to block the punt and give the Bulldogs excellent field position. Georgia’s offense, which struggled to begin the game, was able to cash in a few plays later to take a 7-0 lead over the Crimson Tide.
Here’s a look at Speer’s big special teams play:
Speer is a senior receiver from Calhoun, Georgia. Most of his production during his college career has come on special teams.
On Georgia’s ensuing offensive possession, the Bulldogs found the end zone in just 4 plays. Gunner Stockton found running back Roderick Robinson wide open in the flat to give the Bulldogs an early lead.
Here’s a look at that play:
Georgia is looking to win its 3rd SEC Championship in the last 4 years. The Bulldogs also won the conference title in 2024 in comeback fashion against a Quinn Ewers-led Texas team.
Here’s what the live Kalshi marketplace looks like for this game:
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
