Joel Klatt Previews Georgia vs. Alabama, Picks His Winner

Fox Sports College Football analyst Joel Klatt previewed Saturday's big matchup between Georgia and Alabama in Tuscaloosa on his show this week.

Klatt thinks the game will come down explosive plays and is giving the nod to Jalen Milroe, who he think will play well and get the win for Alabama. Per SDS:

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“Can Georgia take advantage of big-play opportunities against this Bama secondary? If you’re just looking at this, you would probably say, ‘Ehh, it’s questionable,'” Klatt said. “Do they have that downfield threat? I don’t think it’s been a great transition post-Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey. So, while you still have Carson Beck, it’s very different for a quarterback to roll out there with a skill position group that I think has taken a bit of a step backwards.

“That doesn’t mean they’re not talented. And maybe they’re going to start to produce. But it’s not proven. So, can Georgia, even with a group that has not shown a proclivity to explosive plays, create them in this game? I actually think that is the entire key to the game.”

“I told you that the key was Georgia being able to create and hit on those explosives when they potentially arrive, and yet I have no evidence that they’re going to be able to do that. So, I’m riding with the Tide,” Klatt said. “I think Alabama wins, Milroe plays well and I think Alabama wins a classic, a tight ball game. It’s gonna be 24-21 at home, Bama wins and covers.”

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Kickoff from Bryant-Denny Stadium is set for 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC.