Overview
- Kickoff is Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. ET at the Caesars Superdome on ESPN, and the winner advances to the Fiesta Bowl to face the Ohio State–Miami winner.
- Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy is listed as probable on the CFP report after a shoulder injury, and he said he practiced as a full go; he has 1,366 rushing yards and 21 TDs.
- Georgia will be without starting center Drew Bobo for the CFP and defensive contributors Gabe Harris Jr., Joenel Aguero and Kyron Jones, per the availability report.
- Georgia WR Colbie Young is listed as probable to return from a broken leg, with coaches noting his progress after missing time since the first Ole Miss game.
- This is a rematch of Georgia’s 43-35 October win; Ole Miss rolled past Tulane 41-10 in the first round under new head coach Pete Golding after Lane Kiffin's departure.