Georgia’s five most important games of 2024 college football season as Kirby Smart eyes SEC title, CFP berth

Early betting line: Georgia -5

This is where Georgia’s 39-game regular season winning streak will be significantly challenged, we think, for the first time this fall. This is a huge statement game for first-year Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer, one that will help formulate the opinion of him from Crimson Tide supporters. Should Alabama lose to Georgia and, say, LSU in November, that’s two swings and misses against the rivals not-named Auburn for the Crimson Tide. This game has big-time playoff implications, as well as an impact on the SEC race.