Ole Miss Rebels vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, 1/1/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ole Miss Rebels vs Georgia Bulldogs

Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026

Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) welcome the Ole Miss Rebels (12-1) at Caesars Superdome on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in the CFP Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Ole Miss opens this contest as 6.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 56.

The Ole Miss Rebels come into this matchup with a record of 12-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Rebels played the Tulane Green Wave and took home the win by a score of 41-10. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 68 plays which converted into 497 yds. The Ole Miss Rebels ran the rock 34 times and accumulated 151 yards, which had them averaging 4.4 yards per tote. On the ground, the Rebels gave up 115 yds on 34 attempts, which is 3.4 yards per rush surrendered. Ole Miss allowed 20 completions on 37 attempts for a total of 306 yards, and a completion rate of 54.1%.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Ole Miss Rebels hold an average of 37.5 PPG. As a unit they're averaging 185.6 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 33rd in the country. The Rebels have earned 6,474 total yards for this campaign. In terms of notching touchdowns, Ole Miss has totaled 23 passing touchdowns and 36 rushing touchdowns. Ole Miss has earned 337 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 75 infractions for 705 yards. They have surrendered the ball 13 times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Rebels have conceded 2,497 yds which ranks them 41st in college football. They have given up 192.1 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 56.4%. For the year, they are conceding 339.8 yards/game which puts them 40th in the nation. They have allowed 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 16 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.3 yards per running attempt and 147.8 rushing yards per game on the season. During the season, they have given up 1,921 yards via the ground game in 13 games. The Rebels rank 22nd in D-1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 19.3 PPG.

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The Bulldogs head into this game 12-1 for this year. When they last played, the Bulldogs went home victorious with a score of 28-7 against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Georgia ran for 3.4 yards per carry, totaling 141 yds on 41 carries. The Bulldogs finished the contest with 297 yds and they ran 67 plays (4.4 yds per play). The Bulldogs pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 48.7%, surrendering 212 yds on 19 for 39 passing. Georgia gave up 16 run attempts for -3 yds (-0.2 yards per rush).

When looking at how much they score, the Bulldogs are ranked 34th in the country averaging 31.9 points per contest. The Georgia Bulldogs maintain an average of 406.9 yards/outing, which has them ranked 45th in the country. The Georgia offense has accrued 571 yds of penalties on 60 violations, which ranks them 114th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 7 interceptions while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have tallied 316 first downs. For the season thus far, the Bulldogs have racked up 2,864 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 220.3 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 76th in college football. They have an average of 186.6 yards via the ground game and have run for 2,426 yards in total.

The Bulldogs are relinquishing 15.9 points per game, which puts them 9th in Division 1. Georgia has given up a total of 1,030 rushing yards (79.2 yards/game) as well as 12 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have conceded 12 touchdowns through the air and 205.3 yards per game, which has them ranked 48th in college football. The Bulldogs defense has taken part in 774 plays, which is good for 29th in the nation. They have earned 3 fumbles and 9 picks this year. Over the course of the season, they have given up 207 points.

Who will win tonight's Rebels/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Rebels +6.5

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