Georgia faces rematch in the new College Football Playoff bracket

Nov 23, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) returns a punt against the Massachusetts Minutemen during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Georgia Bulldogs are rising in the College Football Playoff bracket after a blowout 59-21 win against UMass Minutemen. Georgia rises to the No. 8 seed and are ranked No. 7.

Alabama, Indiana, and Ole Miss all lost in their respective matchups last week. These losses helped Georgia rise up three spots to be within the thick of the playoff picture.

Georgia has three wins over top 12 ranked teams (No. 3 Texas, No. 8 Tennessee, and No. 12 Clemson).

College Football Playoff ranking: Who’s out

First teams out: Clemson Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide

Playoff Committee seeding

No. 1 : Oregon Ducks (projected conference champion)

No. 2: Texas Longhorns (projected conference champion)

No. 3: Miami Hurricanes (projected conference champion)

No. 4: Boise State Broncos (projected conference champion)

No. 5: Ohio State Buckeyes

No. 6: Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 7: Notre Dame Fighting Irish

No. 8: Georgia Bulldogs

No. 9: Tennessee Volunteers

No. 10: SMU Mustangs

No. 11: Indiana Hoosiers

No. 12: Arizona State Sun Devils

UGA’s projected CFP opponent

Georgia is slated to host the Tennessee Volunteers, the No. 9 seed, in the first round on Dec. 20 or 21. Of course, Georgia would avoid having to play in the first round if the Bulldogs can beat Georgia Tech and then win the SEC championship.

How many teams in College Football Playoff 2024?

For the first time, 12 teams will participate in the College Football Playoffs. There are automatic bids for each of the Power Four conference champions and to the highest-ranked Group of Five champion. The remaining seven slots are given to at-large teams.

When next College Football Playoff…


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Publish date : 2024-11-27 02:06:00

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