The Georgia Bulldogs football team has earned their place in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, where they will compete in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on January 1. As the No. 2 seed, Georgia awaits the outcome of the December 20 matchup between No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 10 Indiana, which will determine their opponent in the Sugar Bowl.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 p.m. at the Caesars Superdome, and will be broadcast live on ESPN. Georgia secured their playoff spot by triumphing over Texas with a close 22-19 overtime victory in the SEC Championship Game, retaining their No. 2 ranking in the current CFP standings.
The full schedule for the College Football Playoff includes first-round games on December 20 and 21, with other critical matchups featuring teams like Clemson, Texas, Tennessee, and Ohio State. The quarterfinals take place on December 31 and January 1, leading up to the semifinals on January 9 and 10. The grand finale, the national championship game, is set for January 20 in Atlanta.
Georgia boasts the second-best odds to win the national championship, at +400, tied with Ohio State, while Oregon leads with +325. This marks Georgia’s fourth appearance in the College Football Playoff, having previously reached the playoffs in 2017, 2021, and 2022, the latter year culminating in a championship victory. Last year, the Bulldogs played in the Orange Bowl, dominating Florida State with a decisive 63-3 win.
Coach Kirby Smart has an impressive bowl game record, achieving a 7-1 record overall and 9-2 when including national championship games.
This playoff run is a testament to the talent and perseverance of the Georgia Bulldogs, and they have a promising opportunity to make a significant impact in the postseason. The excitement surrounding the Sugar Bowl illustrates the potential for an exhilarating clash of teams, underscoring the competitive nature of college football. Fans of the Bulldogs can look forward to another thrilling chapter in their team’s journey.