There are several big games today in college football, but there’s no doubt that the most important of all is taking place at the Georgia Dome as #2 Alabama takes on #3 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.

While that game would be titanic enough on its own merits, there is the small matter of the winner getting a shot to take on unbeaten Notre Dame in the BCS National Championship Game in January.

Ahead of what’s turned into a national semifinal of sorts, our John Tautges had a chance to speak with both head coaches.

(Listen to Nick Saban’s interview with John Tautges from 12/1/12)

(Listen to Mark Richt’s interview with John Tautges from 12/1/12)

Dial Global Sports presents live coverage of the SEC Championship Game from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta today beginning at 3:30 PM Eastern. John Tautges and Terry Donahue will have the call.