AUBURN, Ala. — Alabama is headed back to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face Georgia aiming to repeat as SEC champions and punch its ticket to the College Football Playoff.

First things first, Alabama (11-1, 7-1 SEC) will need to catch its collective breath.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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