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Georgia Bulldogs Discover Potential Opponents in College Football Playoff

The Georgia Bulldogs have discovered which teams they will be facing in their first game of the College Football Playoff.

Christian Kirby II

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates with his teammates after leading the offense to a touchdown score after Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) had to leave the game during the second half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates with his teammates after leading the offense to a touchdown score after Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) had to leave the game during the second half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. / Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Georgia Bulldogs have discovered which teams they will be facing in their first game of the College Football Playoff.

The Georgia Bulldogs discovered their College Football Playoff fate this weekend as they were awarded the second overall seed and a first-round bye following their overtime victory over Texas in the SEC Championship.

With the 12-team bracket set, the Dawgs now know which two teams they will await to play in the first round. Georgia will await the result of Indiana and Notre Dame's round-one playoff bout and will face the winner of said matchup in the Sugar Bowl. The Bulldogs have not faced Notre Dame since the 2019 season and have not faced Indiana in the history of their program

The Bulldogs will face the winner of Notre Dame or Indiana in the Sugar Bowl on January 1st. Kickoff for this game is currently scheduled for 8:45 p.m.

College Football Playoff Rankings

  1. Oregon
  2. Georgia
  3. Boise State
  4. Arizona State
  5. Texas
  6. Penn State
  7. Notre Dame
  8. Ohio State
  9. Tennessee
  10. Indiana
  11. SMU
  12. Clemson
  13. Alabama (1st Out)
  14. Miami (2nd Out)

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Christian Kirby II
CHRISTIAN KIRBY II

Christian Kirby II is a multimedia sports journalist who has years of experience both covering and working with collegiate sports teams. He has received a journalism degree and a sports media certificate from the University of Georgia and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Emerging Media.

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