Overview
- Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with national coverage on ESPN and streaming on the ESPN app and Fubo.
- The winner advances to the Fiesta Bowl semifinal to face the Ohio State–Miami winner in the next round of the College Football Playoff.
- Since the Oct. 18 meeting, Georgia’s defense has allowed an average of 11.7 points over six games, and Kirby Smart is 4-0 in in-season rematches.
- Ole Miss shifted leadership after Lane Kiffin left for LSU, with Pete Golding taking over and Charlie Weis Jr. handling play-calling, and the Rebels routed Tulane 41-10 in the first round.
- The first matchup ended 43-35 for Georgia behind Gunner Stockton’s 289 yards and four touchdowns, and the Bulldogs held a 221-88 rushing edge; Ole Miss reports no opt-outs and RB Kewan Lacy is expected to play despite a shoulder issue.