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Georgia, Ole Miss Play Sugar Bowl Quarterfinal Thursday

PUBLISHED Dec 30, 2025, 6:37 AM ET

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New Orleans: The Georgia Bulldogs, 12-1, will face the Ole Miss Rebels, 12-1, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl quarterfinal on Thursday, Jan. 1. Georgia, the No. 3 seed that earned a first-round bye, meets No. 6 Ole Miss, which advanced after a 41-10 first-round victory over Tulane. The teams previously met Oct. 18 in Athens, where Georgia rallied to win 43-35. Ole Miss will play under interim head coach Pete Golding after Lane Kiffin’s departure. Odds and expert picks generally favor Georgia outright, and at least one simulation projects a Bulldogs win. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Adyan K. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Oct. 18 — Georgia defeated Ole Miss 43-35 in the regular season at Athens.
Late regular season — Lane Kiffin departed Ole Miss to accept the LSU job.
CFP first round — Ole Miss defeated Tulane 41-10 to advance to quarterfinals.
Georgia secured the No. 3 seed and earned a first-round bye in the CFP.
Jan. 1 — Georgia and Ole Miss scheduled to meet in the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

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Who Benefited

Georgia’s program, players, and coaching staff stand to benefit from a projected win that would advance the Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff and bolster national title contention.

Who Impacted

Ole Miss faces disruption from Lane Kiffin’s departure and interim leadership under Pete Golding, which may strain continuity and game preparation for the Sugar Bowl.