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Mel Tucker's Reported Move to Georgia Won't Impact Alabama in Title Game

The last piece of new Georgia head coach Kirby Smart's staff could be falling into place, and it could come from his old stomping grounds.

According to Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports, Alabama defensive backs coach Mel Tucker will be named Georgia's new defensive coordinator after finishing up his responsibilities with the Crimson Tide—which will square off against top-ranked Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday night.

ICYMI - #Alabama DB coach Mel Tucker is set to become new DC on Kirby Smart's staff at #UGA, source told @FoxSports: https://t.