Would A Georgia Bulldogs Win Eliminate Alabama From the College Football Playoff?

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide are set to compete in the SEC Championship game in Atlanta, Georgia, this Saturday. Both teams have significant stakes in the outcome, particularly concerning their prospects in the College Football Playoff. Georgia, with an 11-1 record, is likely to secure a postseason spot regardless of the result. A victory would enhance their seeding.

Alabama, however, faces a more precarious situation. The Crimson Tide, currently with two regular-season losses, would face a third defeat if they lose to Georgia, which could jeopardize their playoff chances. Historically, no team with three losses has qualified for the College Football Playoff without winning its conference championship, except for last year's Clemson Tigers, who secured an auto-bid after winning the ACC Championship.

The College Football Playoff committee has previously stated that teams will not be penalized for losing a conference championship game. Last season, three teams that lost their conference titles still received playoff invitations, although Iowa State, with a