A Georgia-Ole Miss rematch provides ample intrigue to their CFP quarterfinal clash at the Sugar Bowl
January 1, 2026
A Georgia-Ole Miss rematch provides plenty of story lines to their College Football Playoff quarterfinal clash at the Sugar Bowl. The No. 6 Rebels proved they could win as a favorite without ex-coach Lane Kiffin in the CFP’s first round, but the No. 3 Bulldogs were bound to provide a tougher test. Georgia was the only team this season to defeat Ole Miss. That Oct. 18 game in Athens. Georgia, was a thriller. The Rebels led after three quarters before the Bulldogs stormed back with 17 unanswered points for a 43-35 triumph. Now, Ole Miss will try to avenge that loss without Kiffin, who left for LSU on Nov. 30. Georgia lost last year’s Sugar Bowl to Notre Dame.