With Alabama entering an open week in the schedule following a win over South Carolina and ahead of a matchup with LSU, here’s what to know about where the Crimson Tide’s 2026 class currently stands.

The Alabama Crimson Tide earned a Week 5 win over the Georgia Bulldogs. Here are the scores, updates and highlights:

Georgia State lost 41-24 (Over 59) at -6.5 Georgia Southern Saturday. With that setback, GSU continued its own skid: the Panthers have lost 4 in a row. Georgia State has allowed 40-plus points in back-to-back games and in 6 of its last 9 games since last November. The 2025 Panthers rank 136th and last in scoring defense (41.1 PPG).

South Alabama vs Georgia State preview, prediction, and betting lines. Both teams have been interesting, but neither one has won a Sun Belt game.

Georgia lost three games last season because of its inability to run the football, finishing 102nd nationally in rushing and out-gained on the ground in each defeat. That problem seemed corrected this year, with the Bulldogs ranking in the top 30 and out-rushing Alabama 227-130 on Saturday.

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Georgia State Panthers vs. South Alabama Jaguars game, Thursday, Oct. 23.

Stockton has 1,553 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and just one interception this season. He's earned comeback wins over top-15 opposition in Tennessee and Ole Miss. Stockton has also 279 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. His QBR of 90.8 ranks second in the country.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 27 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Location: Sanford Stadium -- Athens, Georgia TV: ABC | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free) Follow along for LIVE updates, highlights and analysis as the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs meet in a high-stakes matchup.

Athlon Sports’ Steven Lassan provides his expert prediction for South Alabama vs. Georgia State on Friday in Week 9 of the college football season.

Cave Spring, Georgia, is a charming small town near the Alabama border known for its historic sites, cozy downtown shops, and freshwater spring. While here, visitors can explore the namesake cave, swim in Rolater Lake, and hike trails.