'Georgia might've figured something out' – National analyst predicts final score of playoff matchup between Georgia and Ole Miss
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The Georgia Bulldogs are set to take on the Ole Miss Rebels in the Sugar Bowl — which is the second round of the College Football Playoff — on New Year’s Day.
Georgia has won two if its last three matchup against Ole Miss, including a 43-35 win in Athens earlier this season.
National college football analyst predicts final score of Georgia vs Ole Miss
CBS Sports college football analyst Robby Kalland dropped his score predictions on Monday for each of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals games.
Kalland has Georgia leaving New Orleans with a 31-20 win over Ole Miss.
“That game (UGA’s win over Ole Miss this season) was a track meet, and it’ll be interesting to see whether Ole Miss can find that same level of success on offense again,” wrote Kalland. “They carved up the Dawgs for three quarters before Georgia shut them down in the fourth to come back and get the eight-point win. Georgia might’ve figured something out, not just against Ole Miss but overall, because they’ve been a defensive juggernaut ever since.
“I think Georgia will feel like they’re the side with the most to improve upon in terms of playing their game,” added Kalland. “They’ve found that ability to dictate the pace and terms of engagement in the second half of the season, and if that continues in New Orleans, they’ll be rolling into the semis. PICK: Georgia 31-20 over Ole Miss.”
If Georgia gets past Ole Miss, the Bulldogs will take on the winner of the Cotton Bowl matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and the Ohio State Buckeyes (Miami and Ohio State play on New Year’s Eve).
Georgia and Ole Miss are set to kick off at 8:00 PM ET on Jan. 1.
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