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Georgia to face Ole Miss Saturday

The No. 2 Bulldogs play the Rebels at 7:04 p.m. on ABC in a Week 10 SEC matchup.

By Joseph Brooks ·

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The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs will travel to Oxford, Mississippi, to face the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday in a Week 10 conference game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:04 p.m. Eastern Time. The match serves as a direct test for both programs as they enter the second half of the regular season.

Georgia enters the contest with a 7-1 overall record and a 5-1 mark in SEC play. The Bulldogs secured a 27-8 victory over Florida in their previous outing. Ole Miss holds a 6-2 record in league play and defeated Auburn 45-15 last week. The two teams met twice during the 2025 season, with Ole Miss winning 39-34 in the College Football Playoff.

The game will be broadcast on ABC. Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy, and Katie George are set to provide the play-by-play and analysis. Viewers can also watch the game online through standard streaming options associated with the ABC network feed.

Vegas Insider lists the point spread at Georgia minus 5.3, with the total over/under set at 65.5 points. The odds reflect Georgia as a favorite on the road against a competitive SEC opponent.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart addressed the upcoming opponent during a recent media session. Smart noted that Ole Miss is a team that plays fast and creates opportunities for explosive plays. He described the Rebels as a group that can make difficult decisions and operate effectively in the fourth quarter.

"They play fast, they play hard, they play well," Smart said. "They are a real good football team. They have a lot of guys that can run. They have a lot of guys that can throw. They are a dangerous team in the fourth quarter."

Smart emphasized that the Rebels have shown the ability to extend games and win close contests. He pointed to their performance against Auburn as evidence of their offensive capability. The coach stressed that Georgia must maintain its focus and execute without giving the ball back to the Rebels.

The Georgia injury report lists several players with status updates for the Saturday game. Wide receiver Isiah Canion is probable to play with a knee issue. Running back Chauncey Bowens is questionable with a foot injury. Wide receiver Thomas Blackshear is questionable with a collarbone injury. Defensive back Tyriq Green is questionable with an ankle injury.

Defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye is listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury. Tight end Elyiss Williams is questionable with a lower leg injury. Linebacker AJ Kruah is questionable with an undisclosed injury. Outside linebacker Amaris Williams is out for the game due to a knee injury. These status designations will be confirmed closer to kickoff time.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution · original report published

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