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Quarterback Jalen Milroe and Alabama’s offense have dished out explosive plays and big numbers. The defense has been stingy, and the Crimson Tide deftly handled their first road test.

The first few games of Kalen DeBoer’s tenure have gone off well enough to appease even most fans spoiled by 17 years of domination under his predecessor, Nick Saban.

But the real measuring stick for DeBoer and the fourth-ranked Tide awaits. That starts with No. 2 Georgia visiting after an open date for both teams in a rematch of last season’s Southeastern Conference title game.

It will be DeBoer’s first SEC game and first against a ranked opponent.

“Everything’s a first, right?” he said.

First win. First fourth-quarter adversity. First road game.

Done, done and done.

Now comes the first truly huge game. After an extra week for both teams to let the anticipation and hype build, of course.

“I think this is a great week to reflect on the games that we had and what we need to work on so we can go out on fire when it comes to playing our next opponent,” Milroe said after the 42-10 win at Wisconsin. “No matter who we play after a bye, we have to clean things up, dial in on the details. This week is all about us.

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Then begins the portion of the schedule where DeBoer’s first season since replacing the seven-time national champion Saban (six at Alabama) will truly be judged.

There’s no storyline in this game of Georgia coach Kirby Smart facing his former boss and chief SEC rival (at the time) in Saban. DeBoer and Smart have no such history, plus new SEC member Texas is actually now the nation’s No. 1 team.