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Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The Georgia Bulldogs are rising in the College Football Playoff bracket after a thriller eight overtime 44-42 win against Georgia Tech. Georgia rises to the No. 7 seed and are ranked No. 5.
Miami and Ohio State lost their respective games last week in the very intense, emotional rivalry week. These losses helped Georgia rise up two spots to be within the thick of the playoff picture.
Georgia has three wins against top-25 teams (No. 2 Texas, No. 7 Tennessee, and No. 17 Clemson).
College Football Playoff ranking: Who’s out
First teams out: Miami Hurricanes, Ole Miss Rebels
Playoff Committee seeding
No. 1 : Oregon Ducks (projected conference champion)
No. 2: Texas Longhorns (projected conference champion)
No. 3: SMU Mustangs (projected conference champion)
No. 4: Boise State Broncos (projected conference champion)
No. 5: Penn State Nittany Lions
No. 6:Notre Dame Fighting Irish
No. 7: Georgia Bulldogs
No. 8: Ohio State Buckeyes
No. 9: Tennessee Volunteers
No. 10: Indiana Hoosiers
No. 11: Alabama Crimson Tide
No. 12: Arizona State Sun Devils (projected conference champion)
UGA’s projected CFP opponent
Georgia is slated to host the Indiana Hoosiers, the No. 10 seed, in the first round on Dec. 20 or 21. With a win this Saturday in the SEC championship the Bulldogs have a chance to take the No. 2 seed in the bracket. A loss would likely see UGA drop a few spots.
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…
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Author : UGA Wire
Publish date : 2024-12-04 02:18:00
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