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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