For their Week 5 game, Kalen DeBoer‘s Alabama travels to Georgia, where the Bulldogs boast a 33-game home winning streak, the longest in the nation. Two new QBs in Ty Simpson and Gunner Stockton, and a head coach whose seat may get hotter with another away defeat. The stakes couldn’t get any higher. Alabama (2-1) has struggled on the road under Kalen DeBoer, going just 2‑5. Most predictions have Georgia winning it in a close finish. Who’s calling the game? Let’s take you through it.

ABC’s top broadcast team, Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit, will call the action for what promises to be a thrilling showdown. And their experience tells the full story. ESPN’s dream team, Fowler, Herbstreit, and Holly Rowe, brings decades of experience to the booth. Fowler, with ESPN since 1986, has hosted everything from the Heisman Trophy to CFB Awards, delivering effortless play-by-play that makes every drive a must-watch moment.

Then Herbstreit, joining ESPN in 1995 and College GameDay in 1996, combines five-time Sports Emmy-winning insight with the eye of a former OSU QB. That’s why he is reading plays before they even happen. And on the sidelines, Holly Rowe, a trailblazer with over 20 years at ESPN, adds unmatched energy and perspective. So together, this trio turns any broadcast into a can’t-miss spectacle. And Georgia’s HC appears to be confident, but why?

Well, Georgia’s secondary has spent the past 2 weeks regrouping and fine-tuning its game. “They’ve really challenged themselves,” said Smart. “We’ve pushed them with drills, competition, and some key adjustments. I’m excited to see them compete.” Although they face a major test against Alabama’s dynamic QB and explosive skill players. But the Bulldogs know the spotlight is on them. Because it’s their chance to make a statement on the national stage. Still, Kirby Smart’s squad faces a key worry heading into the game.

Georgia’s major challenge ahead

Georgia prepares for a pivotal clash with Alabama, looking to finally get the upper hand on the Crimson Tide. And the reason is very simple. The unbeaten Bulldogs are coming off a heart-stopping road victory at Tennessee, while Alabama has recovered from an opening loss to FSU with two easy wins. Here’s the kicker. QB Gunner Stockton has shown flashes of brilliance, but a potential setback on the O-line looms as a major concern for Kirby Smart’s squad.

Starting OT Earnest Greene III is listed as doubtful for the matchup, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Greene III couldn’t finish the Tennessee game and is a crucial protector for Stockton. That’s why Smart addressed the situation, saying, “They’re working hard, putting their heads down, and trying to get better. We’ll continue to develop all those guys.” And now, fellow lineman Juan Gaston is also part of the effort to stabilize the line. Because Georgia knows the reality.

Beating Alabama has always been a mountain to climb for Georgia, and last year’s nail-biter in Tuscaloosa proved it again. This time, the Bulldogs return home for the first matchup in a decade, hoping the familiar crowd can give them the edge. But now with Stockton possibly without his key protector, the pressure is intense.