College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss Rebels vs Georgia Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/1

The College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl will feature the Ole Miss Rebels taking on the Georgia Bulldogs. The game will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fans can catch the action on ESPN on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
Ole Miss enters the game with an 11-1 regular season record, ranking #6 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Georgia holds a 12-1 record and is ranked #2 in the same polls. Both teams are part of the Southeastern Conference, making this an exciting matchup between top-ranked teams.
Ole Miss Team Preview
The Ole Miss Rebels have shown strong performance in recent games. In their last five games, they have won all, including a 38-19 win against Mississippi State. The team managed to gain 29 first downs and 359 passing yards in that game.
Trinidad Chambliss has been a key player for the Rebels this season. He has thrown for 3,016 yards and 18 touchdowns in 12 games. Kewan Lacy has also contributed with 1,279 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, providing a balanced attack on offense.
The Rebels’ defense has played well this season, ranking 17th in sacks with 25. However, they have allowed 241 points, ranking 71st. The team faces some uncertainty with injuries to key players like Cedrick Beavers, Raymond Collins, and John Wayne Oliver, who are all questionable for the upcoming game.
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss vs Georgia Game Day Info
- Sport: College Football
- Teams: Ole Miss Rebels vs. Georgia Bulldogs
- Venue: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Betting Odds: Ole Miss +212, Georgia -258
Georgia Team Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs have been strong in recent games. They won against the Alabama Crimson Tide 28-7, with a solid defense. Georgia held Alabama to only 11 first downs and -2 rushing yards.
Georgia also secured a win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 16-9. The Bulldogs’ running game was effective, with 190 rushing yards. They kept turnovers low with only one interception.
At home, the Bulldogs defeated the Charlotte 49ers 35-3. Georgia’s offense gained 30 first downs and 257 passing yards. The defense was strong, allowing only seven first downs and forcing two interceptions.
BTB Betting Pick
The Ole Miss Rebels are getting +6.5 points against the Georgia Bulldogs. With Ole Miss ranking 13th in points scored and Georgia ranking 21st, the Rebels have a strong offense. The projected score is Georgia 31, Ole Miss 28, making Ole Miss +6.5 a good pick to cover the spread.
The total for the game is set at 56.5 points. Ole Miss and Georgia have both shown they can score, with Ole Miss ranking 4th in passing yards. The projected total score is 59 points, suggesting that taking the over 56.5 is a solid option.