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Georgia vs. Texas Frames Week 12 Playoff Race in Athens

Betting markets lean Georgia by about a touchdown following a week of pivotal injury updates.

Overview

  • No. 5 Georgia hosts No. 10 Texas on Saturday night at Sanford Stadium in a game that could effectively end TexasCollege Football Playoff bid with a loss.
  • Oddsmakers have Georgia favored by roughly 6 to 6.5 points, and most national predictions back the Bulldogs at home.
  • Georgia lost starting nose tackle Jordan Hall for the season, while Texas’ offense is trending healthier after a bye, with wide receiver Ryan Wingo expected to play.
  • A central matchup pits Texas’ No. 2-ranked run defense against a Georgia rushing attack producing nearly 200 yards per game.
  • No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 11 Oklahoma carries similar elimination stakes, and No. 9 Notre Dame’s visit to No. 23 Pittsburgh is viewed as a must-win for an at-large playoff path.