Alabama-Georgia was the most-watched regular-season primetime game since 2017

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Zabien Brown #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass intended for Colbie Young #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the final minute of the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide and Nazir Stackhouse #78 of the Georgia Bulldogs embrace after the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: DeVonta Smith #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks up a pass intended for Dominic Lovett #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs speaks to Carson Beck #15 during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide leaves the field after his team's victory against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Dominic Lovett #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Bray Hubbard #18 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after a safety against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Lawson Luckie #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs catches a two-point conversion against Keon Sabb #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Anthony Evans III #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs returns a punt as Justin Okoronkwo #41 of the Alabama Crimson Tide attempts a tackle during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rapper Quavo looks on during halftime of the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Arian Smith #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after his touchdown reception against the Alabama Crimson Tide with Trevor Etienne #1 during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al and Georgia Bulldogs mascot UGA XI look on during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Trevor Etienne #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs is stopped by LT Overton #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jam Miller #26 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a receiving touchdown past CJ Allen #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Germie Bernard #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown past Dan Jackson #17 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a rushing touchdown past Damon Wilson II #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs passes the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jam Miller #26 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Malaki Starks #24 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Dan Jackson #17 and Malaki Starks #24 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Germie Bernard #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled after his reception by Dan Jackson #17 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Trevor Etienne #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs kneels before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Kalen DeBoer of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks to head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs before the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Dillon Bell #86 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks on before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Fans wait outside Bryant-Denny Stadium as security is heightened before the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Smael Mondon Jr. #2 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia v Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Fans wait outside Bryant-Denny Stadium as security is heightened before the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

By The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Alabama’s 41-34 victory over Georgia on Saturday night averaged 12 million viewers on ABC and ESPN’s streaming platforms, according to Nielsen.

It was the most-watched regular season prime-time game since 2017, when Alabama-Florida State on the season’s opening weekend averaged 12.3 million. It was also ESPN’s most-streamed regular-season game.

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Nielsen reported the audience peaked at 14.1 million from 11:15-11:30 p.m. EDT, when Alabama was holding off a second-half rally by Georgia. The Crimson Tide’s Ryan Williams caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe with 2:18 remaining, and Georgia was driving for a potential game-tying touchdown before Zabien Brown intercepted Carson Beck’s pass in the end zone.

The win vaulted Alabama from No. 4 to No. 1 in the AP Top 25, while Georgia dropped from second to fifth.

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