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Alabama at Georgia
Dec 1, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
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Alabama
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Final Score
35 - 28

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Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
96%
Precipitation
0.02 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama holds off Georgia 35-28
Alabama defeated Georgia 35-28 in Week 14 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 403-454 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 35-28. Jake Fromm pass complete to Isaac Nauta for 20 yds for a TD (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 403 total yards, 157 rushing yards, and 246 passing yards. Georgia finished with 454 total yards, including 153 on the ground and 301 through the air.
Alabama converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Alabama led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Jaylen Waddle for 51 yds for a TD (Joseph Bulovas KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jake Fromm pass complete to Isaac Nauta for 20 yds for a TD (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) (Georgia led 7-0 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Josh Jacobs run for 1 yd for a TD (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Alabama led 7-7 over Georgia).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Fromm pass complete to D'Andre Swift for 11 yds for a TD (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) (Georgia led 21-7 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
D'Andre Swift run for 9 yds for a TD (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) (Georgia led 14-7 over Alabama).
Fumble Recovery (Own)
Josh Jacobs run for no gain Josh Jacobs fumbled, recovered by Alab Josh Jacobs for a TD (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Alabama led 14-21 over Georgia).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Fromm pass complete to Riley Ridley for 23 yds for a TD (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) (Georgia led 28-14 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-28
Alabama defeated Georgia.
Total yards
403-454
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
157
Alabama averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
246
Alabama averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Georgia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 454 | 403 |
| Passing Yards | 301 | 246 |
| Rushing Yards | 153 | 157 |
| First Downs | 23 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-16 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 3-10 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-40 | 17-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 35:30 | 24:30 |