Overview
- Georgia arrived in New Orleans on Monday ahead of Thursday’s matchup, and the winner will face the Ohio State–Miami winner in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8.
- Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET on ESPN at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
- Most sportsbooks list Georgia as a 6.5–7 point favorite and ESPN’s FPI gives the Bulldogs about a 60% win chance, while ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg predicts a 31–21 Georgia win.
- The teams met Oct. 18 with Georgia winning 43–35, and expectations now point to a lower-scoring game as Georgia has allowed just two touchdowns over its last three outings.
- Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy’s left shoulder status remains uncertain after he exited the Tulane win, and analysts highlight QB Trinidad Chambliss’s mobility as the Rebels’ best equalizer.