Ole Miss narrowly defeated Georgia 39-34 in a dramatic Sugar Bowl quarterfinal, with Trinidad Chambliss passing for 362 yards and Lucas Carneiro kicking the winning field goal as Ole Miss advances to the semifinals against Miami.
Ole Miss upset Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl, advancing to the CFP semifinals with a last-minute field goal by Carneiro, after a dramatic game with multiple lead changes and key plays by Chambliss and Stockton.
Ole Miss upset Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl, advancing to the CFP semifinals, led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss's second-half heroics and a game-winning field goal by Lucas Carneiro.
Ole Miss and Georgia faced off in the Sugar Bowl with notable moments including Trinidad Chambliss's passing and a fumble return for a touchdown by Georgia, highlighting an intense college football playoff game in New Orleans.
Georgia and Ole Miss face off in the Sugar Bowl for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal, with Georgia coming off a dominant SEC championship win and Ole Miss riding a strong second-half season; the game is expected to be a high-scoring, closely contested matchup.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is seeking a second opinion on a UCL injury in his elbow, casting doubt on his availability for the Sugar Bowl. Beck, who led the SEC with 28 touchdowns this season, was injured during the SEC Championship game. If Beck is unable to play, backup Gunner Stockton is expected to start. Georgia has time to prepare Stockton, as their next game is on New Year's Day. Beck's future, including a potential NFL Draft declaration, remains uncertain.
Georgia Bulldogs have secured the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoffs and will play in the Sugar Bowl on January 1 at 8:45 p.m. ET on ABC. They will face the winner of the Notre Dame vs. Indiana game, which takes place on December 20. Georgia, having recently won the SEC Championship against Texas, will benefit from a bye to rest key injured players like quarterback Carson Beck. If victorious in the Sugar Bowl, Georgia will advance to the Orange Bowl on January 9.
During the Sugar Bowl broadcast, ESPN inadvertently aired footage of a woman flashing her breast on Bourbon Street. The network apologized for the incident, which occurred during a transition shot meant to showcase the host city of New Orleans. The mishap quickly circulated on social media. Despite the broadcast blunder, the game concluded with Washington defeating Texas, leading to a national championship matchup with Michigan.
ESPN issued an apology after inadvertently broadcasting a clip of a woman exposing her breast during the Sugar Bowl telecast of the Washington vs. Texas college football semifinal game. The incident occurred post-commercial on Bourbon Street. The network expressed regret for the mishap as Washington prepares to face Michigan in the CFP National Championship.
The College Football Playoff semifinals are set to feature two highly anticipated matchups on New Year's Day: the Rose Bowl with No. 1 Michigan facing No. 4 Alabama and the Sugar Bowl with No. 2 Washington taking on No. 3 Texas. Michigan boasts a strong defense and will rely on quarterback J.J. McCarthy against Alabama's dynamic QB Jalen Milroe. Texas, led by QB Quinn Ewers, looks to make a statement before moving to the SEC, while Washington, with Heisman finalist Michael Penix Jr., aims to continue their undefeated streak. Both games promise to be thrilling contests with national championship implications.
Joel Klatt believes that the Sugar Bowl matchup between No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas will be a challenging game for the Longhorns due to their weak pass defense. Klatt points out that Texas ranks 95th in the country in pass defense, making them vulnerable against Washington's strong passing attack led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and receivers Rome Odunze and Ja'Lynn Polk. Klatt suggests that Texas would have preferred to face Michigan or Alabama instead, as defending the pass is their biggest weakness.
The University of Texas at Austin will face off against the Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl on January 1. Travel experts recommend booking plane tickets soon, as prices are expected to rise. Ticket prices for the game range from $547 to $2,000 on Ticketmaster, with cheaper options available on SeatGeek. Season ticket holders can request tickets, but there is no guarantee of availability. UT students will receive additional information about student tickets. Fans are excited and proud, hoping for a Longhorns win.