Athens, Georgia - The Caleb Downs era at Alabama football is officially over.

Following Nick Saban's retirement from Alabama and Kalen DeBoer's takeover, Caleb Downs has become a major topic over the internet. Amid speculation that he would transfer, Ohio State was initially seen as a likely destination.

Downs has officially entered the transfer portal, however, and a new front-runner has emerged in the form of Georgia.

This shift in favor is attributed to the presence of a new coach at Georgia, Travaris Robinson, who was formerly Alabama's cornerback coach.

Robinson's move from the Crimson Tide to Georgia has positioned Downs strategically. The prospect of following Robinson to a program set to return a talented roster and make a strong playoff run next year is now on the table.

In his freshman season with Alabama under Coach Robinson, Downs showcased his skills, recording 107 tackles and two interceptions, earning 2nd-team All-American honors.

Now, with Robinson's promotion to co-defensive coordinator at Georgia, Downs looks poised for a potential showstopping sophomore season in the expanded playoff format.

The fight for Downs has begun and Georgia and Ohio State are in for a tough battle over the rising star.