Georgia vs. Alabama: Offensive player projections for Week 5
When the SEC schedule came out, Georgia vs. Alabama looked like it could highlight the Week 5 slate of games. Now, it’s here, and the offensive player projections are in, according to PrizePicks.
There’s plenty of star power as the No. 2-ranked Bulldogs and No. 4-ranked Crimson Tide square off under the lights at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday night. The headliners are under center, though, as Carson Beck and Jalen Milroe square off for the first time in the regular season. Their only previous matchup came in last year’s SEC Championship.
Of course, the skill players on offense will also generate some buzz. Trevor Etienne is coming into his own as the leader of the Georgia backfield while freshman phenom Ryan Williams is emerging as the top playmaker in Alabama’s offense.
The showdown is shaping up to be the biggest game of the young season to this point. The star power will be out with ESPN’s College GameDay on campus as well as some notable names in the stands and on the sidelines.
Georgia vs. Alabama will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday night on ABC. Here are the offensive player projections for the showdown, according to PrizePicks.
Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
Pass Yards: 245.5
Rush Yards: 8.5
Pass TDs: 1.5
INT: 0.5
Carson Beck entered this season with some Heisman Trophy hype after returning for one final go-round in Athens. He’s coming off a rough game before the bye, completing 15 of 24 passes for 160 yards against Kentucky, but will look to return to form in the high-profile matchup against Alabama.
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Pass Yards: 203.5
Rush Yards: 43.5
INT: 0.5
Jalen Milroe headed into the bye week with his biggest game yet as Alabama took down Wisconsin. He threw for 196 yards, ran for 75 and had five total touchdowns – and his projections are set at 203.5 passing yards and 43.5 rushing yards vs. Georgia, according to PrizePicks.
Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
Rush Yards: 69.5
Receiving Yards: 16.5
The leader in the Georgia running back room, Trevor Etienne is looking to build on his 79-yard performance against Kentucky. He had 19 carries in that game as he cemented himself as the top back, and his projection is set at 69.5 rush yards against Alabama, according to PrizePicks.
Jam Miller, RB, Alabama
Rush Yards: 50.5
Alabama could use the running game to open up the passing game against Georgia, and Jam Miller is a part of that equation. He enters Saturday’s game as the Crimson Tide’s leading rusher with 256 yards, setting up an interesting matchup with a vaunted Bulldogs defense.
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Dominic Lovett, WR, Georgia
Receiving Yards: 50.5
Carson Beck’s top target through three games, Dominic Lovett is looking to continue his key role in the Georgia passing game. He enters Saturday’s matchup with 155 receiving yards and a touchdown, and his projection is set at 50.5 receiving yards, according to PrizePicks.
Ryan Williams, WR, Alabama
Receiving Yards: 49.5
Ryan Williams has made quite an impact on the Alabama offense to start his college career. The former highly rated recruit leads the Crimson Tide in both receiving yards and touchdowns, and his big play ability will be important against Georgia in Saturday’s game.
Arian Smith, WR, Georgia
Receiving Yards: 37.5
Arian Smith was quiet in last week’s win over Kentucky, totaling just two receptions for 13 yards, but he’s already closing in on his receiving yard total from last season. His chemistry with Carson Beck is apparent, and PrizePicks lists his projection at 37.5 receiving yards against Alabama.
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Receiving Yards: 43.5
One of the key playmakers at Washington last year, Germie Bernard is making a similar impact at Alabama after re-joining forces with Kalen DeBoer. He ranks second on the Crimson Tide roster with 125 receiving yards, and his Week 5 projection is set at 43.5, according to PrizePicks.
Dillon Bell, WR, Georgia
Receiving Yards: 34.5
Entering Week 5, Dillon Bell ranks third on the Georgia roster with nine receptions for 98 yards. He only had one catch against Kentucky, though, and will be looking to bounce back on the big stage against Alabama in Week 5.
Justice Haynes, RB, Alabama
Rush Yards: 32.5
Another key piece of the Alabama rushing attack, Justice Haynes is once again helping lead the charge in 2024. He sits just behind Jam Miller with 165 rushing yards and two touchdowns entering Week 5, and his projection against Georgia is set at 32.5, according to PrizePicks.
Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Receiving Yards: 20.5
The departure of Brock Bowers opened the door for Oscar Delp to take over as Georgia’s TE1. Through three games, he has just 25 yards, but PrizePicks lists his projection against Alabama at 20.5 receiving yards on Saturda.
Kobe Prentice, WR, Alabama
Receiving Yards: 21.5
Another holdover from last season, Kobe Prentice continues to be a key weapon for the Alabama offense. He has 77 receiving yards to start the year, which ranks fourth on the roster entering Week 5.
Georgia vs. Alabama has the potential to be the most exciting game of the young seas, and it’s getting the primetime treatment. College GameDay will be in Tuscaloosa, adding to the anticipation for the Top-5 showdown.