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2023 college football conference championship week picks and predictions

By Evan Ertel

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambling with the ball looks to pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambling with the ball looks to pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban
Sep 30, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban finishes his walk in Davis Wade Stadium at Mississippi State University prior to the game against the Bulldogs. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News /

SEC: No. 1 Georgia (-6) @ No. 8 Alabama (O/U 53.5)

Evan: I absolutely love Alabama here. I still do not think Georgia has been punched in the mouth since last year’s National Semifinal game. I think Nick Saban is going to run the ball straight at Georgia and dare them to stop it. I’ll believe Jalen Milroe is a bad QB when I see it. Alabama +6

Justin: Georgia is the best team. Everyone is ready to claim that Kirby Smart is now the best coach in the country. I’m not quite there yet. I think Saban still has a trick or two up his sleeve. Alabama +6

Ethan: Is this where we see Alabama throw the college football playoff picture into chaos? I think this might be where we see Alabama throw the college football picture into chaos. Nick Saban’s team looked sluggish last week, but he does so well when he’s coaching (relatively) flawed teams. It’s like he prefers this to the perfect monstrosities he gets on a regular basis. Alabama +6

John: Alabama has ridden Jalen Milroe’s comeback from an early season benching to another SEC West title. I think they’re hot at just the right time and will throw a wrench in UGA’s three-peat chances. Don’t tell me Saban doesn’t relish the underdog role. Alabama +6

Ryan: Never bet against Nick Saban when he’s an underdog. Just never do it. Especially in a big game. Alabama +6

Andrew: Am I gonna be the idiot who bets against Saban as an underdog? Yes. Yes, I am. I don’t put much in Bama’s iffy Iron Bowl showing, but I still have little doubt that UGA is far better. Kirby has a chance to make a statement, and I think he will. Georgia -6

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