Georgia football has secured a spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals, set to take place in the historic Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on January 1. The No. 2 seed Bulldogs will face the winner of a Dec. 20 matchup between No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 10 Indiana in South Bend, Indiana. The CFP bracket was officially revealed on Sunday afternoon.
The Sugar Bowl will start at 8:45 p.m. on ESPN, hosted at the Caesars Superdome. Georgia clinched its quarterfinal position with a thrilling 22-19 overtime victory against Texas in the SEC Championship Game, maintaining its No. 2 rank in the CFP standings.
The first-round games leading up to this event are scheduled for December 20 and 21. Matchups include No. 12 seed Clemson against No. 5 Texas, No. 9 Tennessee against No. 8 Ohio State, No. 11 SMU facing No. 6 Penn State, and No. 10 Indiana going up against No. 7 Notre Dame. Following the quarterfinals, the semifinals will occur on January 9 and 10, culminating in the national championship game in Atlanta on January 20.
On the betting front, Georgia holds the second-best odds to win the championship at +400, tied with Ohio State, while Oregon leads with +325, suggesting a competitive playoff landscape.
Historically, this marks Georgia’s fourth appearance in the College Football Playoff. The Bulldogs previously reached the playoff in 2017, where they made it to the championship game, and won the title in both 2021 and 2022. Last season, Georgia played in the Orange Bowl, dominating Florida State with a final score of 63-3.
Under the leadership of Coach Kirby Smart, Georgia boasts an impressive 7-1 record in bowl games. Including national championship games, Smart’s record improves to 9-2, illustrating his success as head coach.
With the playoffs ahead, fans are optimistic about Georgia’s strong performances and look forward to a thrilling journey towards the championship.
Summary: Georgia football is set to compete in the Sugar Bowl on January 1 as part of the College Football Playoff. The Bulldogs will take on either Notre Dame or Indiana after their recent win in the SEC Championship. With a strong historical performance in the playoffs and promising odds for this year’s championship, excitement surrounds the upcoming games.