Ole Miss Football vs. Georgia Bulldogs Stunning Prediction Revealed By ESPN FPI Model

In a matchup that continues generating significant buzz, the Ole Miss Rebels (12-1, 7-1 SEC) will square off against the Georgia Bulldogs on New Year's Day in a primetime Sugar Bowl showdown.

Pete Golding and Co. have arrived in New Orleans (La.) as preparation continues for the matchup at the Caesars Superdome with kickoff set for 7 p.m. CT on Thursday.

“I’m very excited to play Georgia again,” Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss said. “The first outcome wasn’t the outcome that we wanted. We felt like we were the better team that day and we felt like we should have won that game.

"I’ve got to finish games in the fourth quarter. It’s going to be another dog fight. They’re going to come with it. Their defense is really solid. They’re going to have a great scheme for us. We just have to execute. It’s whoever makes the most mistakes. Let’s not do that.”

Now, all eyes are on the primetime SEC showdown with a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals with the predictions rolling in.

The Game Information: Sugar Bowl Matchup

Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels vs. Georgia Bulldogs
Kickoff Time: 7 p.m. CT
Venue: Caesars SuperDome
TV Channel: ESPN
Radio: Ole Miss Sports Radio Network
Ole Miss Rebels Record: 12-1 (7-1 SEC)
Georgia Bulldogs Record: 12-1 (7-1 SEC)

The ESPN FPI Prediction:

"The Football Power Index (FPI) is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is.

"Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule. Ratings and projections update daily. FPI data from seasons prior to 2019 may not be complete."

According to the ESPN Football Power Index, the Ole Miss Rebels will have a 39.9 percent chance to walk away with the upset victory over the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday night in New Orleans.

On the other side, Kirby Smart and Co. have a 60.1 percent chance to earn the win with the Bulldogs coming in as 6.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

College Football Playoff Quarterfinals:

No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama | 4 p.m. ET, Thursday, Jan. 1
No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami | 7:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 31
No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss | 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, Jan. 1
No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon | Noon ET, Thursday, Jan. 1

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