Overview
- The College Football Playoff quarterfinal in New Orleans kicks off Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN in a rematch of Georgia’s 43–35 win on October 18.
- DraftKings lists Georgia as a 6.5-point favorite with a -250 money line and a 55.5 over/under.
- Predictions lean heavily toward the Bulldogs: Joel Klatt calls it 42–27, David Pollack picks 31–20, and Bleacher Report projects 31–16.
- Recent form underpins the picks, with Georgia allowing 10 points or fewer in its last four games and recording 12 sacks over the past five contests.
- Context around Ole Miss includes Lane Kiffin’s exit to LSU and staff movement that commentators suggest could thin preparation, with LSU covering Kiffin’s potential playoff bonuses.