Alabama-Georgia gets big update amid Tropical Storm Isaias threat

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Alabama-Georgia gets big update amid Tropical Storm Isaias threat

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Oct 7, 2026 6:15 PM ET

Right now, the SEC showdown between the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs and the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide is up in the air amid tropical storm Isaias.

Meteorologist James Spann said there is a “nightmare” scenario where the storm hits the area, causing concern about whether the game will be canceled.

As of Wednesday, the game is still scheduled to be played.

Based on the latest information regarding Tropical Storm Isaias, Alabama and Georgia are both still currently planning for their top-10 showdown to be played on Saturday, sources tell @CBSSports https://t.co/eBdeamWihO
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) October 7, 2026

The storm is expected to hit the Mobile-Pensacola area, and the National Hurricane Center said it was expected to be a Hurricane by Thursday.

Tropical Storm #Isaias Advisory 5 (4 PM CDT, Wed Oct 7): Isaias Quickly Intensifying, Forecast to Be a Hurricane by Thursday Morning. https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 7, 2026

James Spann also had another update on the storm on Wednesday, and this remains a day-by-day case.

"Concerning the Alabama/Georgia football game Saturday night… best possible case is for a faster moving system. Rain could end before kickoff with diminishing wind. That is a very real possibility. But, with the current NHC forecast rain is still likely for the game with winds of 20-30 mph. And, a tornado threat is on the table as well with Isaias passing to the west."
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) October 7, 2026

The Georgia vs. Alabama showdown is a storied rivalry, and the Crimson Tide lead the all-time series, 45-27-4.

ESPN’s College GameDay is set to be on hand, and President Donald Trump is also expected to be in attendance.

As of now, the game is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 pm ET in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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