Alabama releases statement on hurricane-threatened Georgia game, says no plans to alter contest

Alabama's athletic department said in a social media statement on Tuesday night that "there are no plans to alter the contest" for Saturday's Week 6 game against Georgia.

The statement came as a tropical system forming in the Gulf Coast could threaten the matchup, according to www.saturdaydownsouth.com.

"We will continue to observe conditions throughout the week and remain in communication with the Southeastern Conference office, as needed," the statement read.

"Fans are encouraged to rely on official Alabama athletics and SEC channels for the latest information regarding Saturday's game."

The game could be moved if forecasts continue to trend in that direction, though that possibility has not been confirmed. The department has not signaled any change to the schedule as of now.

THE STORM THREAT

The threat to Saturday’s game comes from a tropical system now brewing in the Gulf Coast. Depending on its track, the Week 6 matchup against Georgia could face the force of a Category 1 or 2 hurricane.

Tropical Depression Nine is the system in question. It would be called Isaias if it reaches hurricane force, according to www.saturdaydownsouth.com.

There are no guarantees that Isaias will pass over or near Bryant-Denny Stadium. The storm’s exact track and whether it will hit the stadium are not confirmed — it remains a very fluid situation.

If current forecasts hold, Isaias would make landfall around Friday night as a Category 2. From there, it would push inland through the early morning hours into Saturday afternoon and evening.