Sugar Bowl Live Updates: Ole Miss Rebels vs. Georgia in College Football Playoff

No. 6 Ole Miss (12-1, 7-1 SEC) returns to action on Thursday night for a Sugar Bowl showdown against the SEC champion Georgia Bulldogs at the Caesars SuperDome.

Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs enter the rematch as 6.5-point favorites, but Pete Golding's crew will be looking to play spoiler with a berth to the College Football Playoff semifinals on the line.

"At the end of the day, you’ve got to spot the ball," Golding said. "It’s not going to be the call that wins the game.

"It’s going to be the execution of the call and the communication of 11 guys being on the same page and playing extremely hard and contesting every play. It gets back to the players, no doubt."

Here's what Trinidad Chambliss said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Thursday night at the Caesars SuperDome in New Orleans.

What Trinidad Chambliss Said: Sugar Bowl Edition

“I’m very excited to play Georgia again," Chambliss said this week. “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.”

Pregame Updates:

- Ole Miss Rebels running back Kewan Lacy is a full go for Thursday night's clash against the Georgia Bulldogs. The star offensive weapon has been nursing a shoulder injury, but will have the green light in the Sugar Bowl.

- Ole Miss will keep the wide receiver rotation consistent with De'Zhaun Stribling, Harrison Wallace, and Cayden Lee looking to lead the way offensively against a fiery Bulldogs defense.

- Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young is a full go after returning from injury for the Sugar Bowl.

Live Updates:

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First Quarter:

- The Georgia Bulldogs have won the opening coin toss and will defer to the second half. Ole Miss will open the Sugar Bowl with the ball first.

- Ole Miss picks up one first down on a 6-play, 12-yard opening drive with the Georgia defense forcing a punt on the Rebels' first offensive possession. Zachariah Branch returns the punt 12 years and the Bulldogs will open the possession on their 27-yard line.

- The Bulldogs stack two first downs on their first offensive drive of the game, but the Ole Miss defense comes up with a stop on 3rd-and-10. Georgia's possession ends after six plays for 29 yards with Ray Guy Award winner Brett Throson pinning Ole Miss at their own 2-yard line. 10:14 remaining in the first frame.

- Trinidad Chambliss and Co. march down the field on a 11-play, 60-yard drive with the Rebels adding 29 yards on the ground while Ole Miss tacks on 31 passing yards, but a 3rd-and-9 stop by Georgia forces a 55-yard field goal attempt by Lucas Cariniero - where it's up and good. 11-play, 60-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 3, Georgia 0

- The Ole Miss defense has come out the gates firing after forcing another three-and-out on tthe Bulldogs' second possession of the game. Rebels take over with efficient field position for the program's third drive.

- Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carniero has drilled back-to-back career-long field goals from 55 yards and 56 yards after capping off a 7-play, 42-yard scoring drive for the Rebels. Strong start on special teams for the Rebels.

Score Update: Ole Miss 6, Georgia 0

End of 1Q: Ole Miss 6, Georgia 0

Second Quarter:

- Gunner Stockton and the Georgia Bulldogs respond to open the second frame with a quick touchdown to take a one-point lead in the first half. Stockton takes an RPO 12 yards for the score to cap off a 7-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.

Score Update: Georgia 7, Ole Miss 6

- Trinidad Chambliss and Co. march down the field on a touchdown drive of their own with tight end Luke Hasz hauling in the touchdown pass from Chambliss on an 8-play, 75-yard scoring drive. 10:33 remaining in the half. 2-point attempt is no good.

Score Update: Ole Miss 12, Georgia 7

- Gunner Stockton connects with Zachariah Branch to convert on a big-time 3rd-and-13 attempt to keep the drive alive with a screen pass to Nate Frazier that breaks open for 24 yards to follow putting the Georgia Bulldogs inside the Ole Miss 30. Kirby Smart's crew gaining momentum.

- Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton with a gutsy drive to put the Bulldogs back on top - taking a massive hit after delivering a ball to put Georgia on the one-yard line followed by a QB sneak to get in the end-zone. 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Impressive response from Stockton and Co. 4:05 remaining in the half.

Score Update: Georgia 14, Ole Miss 12

- Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy fumbles on the fourth play of the drive and Georgia executes a scoop-and-score to go up by two scores. Daylen Everette takes the fumble 46 yards for the touchdown.

Score Update: Georgia 21, Ole Miss 12

HALFTIME: Georgia 21, Ole Miss 12

Third Quarter:

- Georgia will receive the second half opening kickoff after deferring in the first half.

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