No. 2 Georgia will take on Ole Miss in the highly anticipated Sugar Bowl on January 1 at 8 PM EST. Both teams enter the game with impressive records, each standing at 12-1 for the season. BetMGM has opened the betting line with Georgia favored by seven points.
In terms of performance against the spread, Georgia has a record of 6-7 while Ole Miss boasts a more favorable 8-5. The game will be available for viewing on ESPN.
Looking at the statistics, Ole Miss averages 406.5 yards per game, ranking 46th in the FBS. Their passing game accounts for 219.9 yards per game, placing them 76th, while the rushing attack contributes significantly with 186.6 yards per game, good for 30th overall. They score an average of 31.9 points per game, ranking 33rd.
Georgia, on the other hand, leads with an impressive average of 498 yards per game, making them the second-best in the FBS. Their passing game is particularly strong, netting 312.4 yards per game, which ranks third nationally. The rushing game adds 185.6 yards per game, and they average 37.5 points per game, putting them in the top ten at 10th.
Defensively, Ole Miss ranks 12th in the FBS with an average of 284.5 yards allowed per game. Their passing defense is 48th, giving up 205.3 yards per game, while their rushing defense is formidable, allowing only 79.2 yards per game, which is fourth best. However, they rank 64th in red zone offense, scoring on 84.7% of their trips, compared to Georgia”s seventh-ranked red zone defense, which is effective 71% of the time.
In terms of time of possession, Ole Miss averages 29:38, placing them 76th, while Georgia excels with an average of 33:59, ranking third in the nation.
Recently, Georgia secured a 28-7 victory over Alabama on December 6, with quarterback Stockton throwing for 156 yards on 20 of 26 attempts, achieving a completion rate of 76.9%. He threw three touchdowns and did not record any interceptions, also rushing 13 times for 39 yards. Running back Frazier contributed with 52 yards on 13 carries and one touchdown, alongside two receptions for eight yards. Receiver Branch had five catches for 53 yards and a touchdown.
In their last game, Ole Miss triumphed over Tulane with a score of 41-10 on December 20. Quarterback Chambliss led the offensive charge with 282 yards passing on 23 of 29 attempts, marking a completion rate of 79.3%. He also added two rushing touchdowns to his tally, carrying the ball six times for 36 yards. Running back Lacy contributed significantly with 87 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown, while receiver Deuce Alexander recorded seven catches for 87 yards.
