The Texas Longhorns, after an 11-1 season and a narrow loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship, have been seeded No. 5 in the College Football Playoff. They will host the No. 12 seed Clemson Tigers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on December 21. This marks Texas's second consecutive playoff appearance, facilitated by the expanded 12-team format. Clemson secured their spot with a dramatic ACC Championship win over SMU. The winner will advance to face No. 4 seed Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.
Backup quarterback Gunner Stockton led the Georgia Bulldogs to a 22-19 overtime victory over Texas in the SEC Championship after starter Carson Beck was injured. This win secured Georgia a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. Despite Texas dominating early, penalties and turnovers hindered their performance. Stockton's unexpected heroics and a strategic fake punt were pivotal in Georgia's win, marking their third SEC title under coach Kirby Smart.
The Georgia Bulldogs secured a spot in the College Football Playoff after defeating the Texas Longhorns in the SEC Championship, despite losing starting quarterback Carson Beck to injury. This has sparked controversy reminiscent of last year's Florida State situation, where the Seminoles were excluded from the playoffs due to their quarterback's injury. Fans are debating whether Georgia should face similar exclusion, given the precedent set with Florida State. The College Football Playoff selection show will reveal the final decisions for the new 12-team format.
ESPN analyst Rece Davis predicts an upset in the SEC Championship, favoring underdog Georgia Bulldogs over the Texas Longhorns, despite Texas being a 2.5-point favorite. Davis bases his prediction on Georgia's previous victory over Texas and historical rematch outcomes in the SEC. Both teams enter the game with strong momentum, but Georgia's defense previously dominated Texas, limiting them to 29 rushing yards and poor third-down conversions.
Georgia football triumphed over Georgia Tech in a historic eight-overtime game, winning 44-42. The Bulldogs overcame a 17-0 halftime deficit and a 98.5% win probability for Georgia Tech late in regulation. Key plays included a touchdown pass from Carson Beck and a fumble recovery by Dan Jackson. Despite a challenging game, Georgia's defense held strong in overtime, allowing only one successful 2-point conversion by Georgia Tech. The victory sets Georgia up for the SEC Championship, with their opponent to be determined.
ESPN's 'College GameDay' will broadcast from Kyle Field in College Station for the Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies game during Rivalry Week. This marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2011, with the winner advancing to the SEC Championship against Georgia. Other notable rivalries include Alabama vs. Auburn, Ohio State vs. Michigan, and South Carolina vs. Clemson, all with significant playoff implications.
