If Georgia was playing anyone but Alabama football, playing in Atlanta would give the Bulldogs an advantage. Tickets are split evenly between the two schools in the SEC Championship game. Georgia’s 70-mile proximity to Atlanta is an advantage but not a huge one. Tuscaloosa is only about 200 miles away. Playing in its home state, re-sells in the secondary market may tilt the crowd more red than crimson.
But the Alabama Crimson Tide has the biggest advantage playing in Atlanta. Alabama football rarely loses in Atlanta, particularly in this century. Going back to Aug. 30, 2008, the Crimson Tide is 12-1 in Atlanta.