How to Watch Georgia vs. Ole Miss: Sugar Bowl Quarterfinal Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – January 1, 2026

Updated Jan. 1, 2026 5:29 a.m. ET

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In the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) will meet the Ole Miss Rebels (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl, starting at 8 p.m. ET in New Orleans, Louisiana. Georgia is the favorite by 6.5 points. The matchup between the Bulldogs and Rebels will be available on ESPN.

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How to Watch Georgia vs. Ole Miss

When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

Georgia vs. Ole Miss: Head to Head

In the past three meetings, Georgia has a 2-1 record against Ole Miss.
In those games, the Bulldogs have a 2-1 record ATS, while the two teams have gone over the point total on two occasions.
Georgia has tallied 105 points in the last three matchups while only giving up 80 to Ole Miss.

Georgia's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Marshall	W 45-7
9/6/2025	vs. Austin Peay	W 28-6
9/13/2025	at Tennessee	W 44-41
9/27/2025	vs. Alabama	L 24-21
10/4/2025	vs. Kentucky	W 35-14
10/11/2025	at Auburn	W 20-10
10/18/2025	vs. Ole Miss	W 43-35
11/1/2025	vs. Florida	W 24-20
11/8/2025	at Mississippi State	W 41-21
11/15/2025	vs. Texas	W 35-10
11/22/2025	vs. Charlotte	W 35-3
11/28/2025	vs. Georgia Tech	W 16-9
12/6/2025	vs. Alabama	W 28-7
1/1/2026	vs. Ole Miss	-

Georgia 2025 Stats & Insights

On the defensive side of the ball, Georgia has been a top-25 unit, ranking 10th-best by giving up just 284.5 yards per game. The offense ranks 46th (406.5 yards per game).
Georgia is putting up 219.9 passing yards per game on offense (78th in the FBS), and ranks 46th on the other side of the ball with 205.3 passing yards allowed per game.
The Bulldogs rank 30th in points scored this year (31.9 points per game), but they've been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 15.9 points allowed per game.
The Bulldogs rank 30th in rushing yards this year (186.6 rushing yards per game), but they've been shining on defense, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 79.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
Georgia ranks 28th in third-down efficiency (45.6%) on offense and 34th in third-down percentage allowed (35.1%) on defense this season.
The Bulldogs rank 70th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 12 turnovers (103rd in the FBS) and committing 12 (17th in the FBS).

Georgia 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Gunner Stockton	QB	2,686 YDS (70.6%) / 23 TD / 5 INT 442 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 34.0 RUSH YPG
Nate Frazier	RB	861 YDS / 6 TD / 66.2 YPG / 5.4 YPC 13 REC / 74 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 8.2 REC YPG
Zachariah Branch	WR	73 REC / 744 YDS / 5 TD / 57.2 YPG
Chauncey Bowens	RB	516 YDS / 6 TD / 46.9 YPG / 5.3 YPC 14 REC / 82 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.7 REC YPG
C.J. Allen	LB	78 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Chris Cole	LB	45 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK
KJ Bolden	DB	64 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Raylen Wilson	LB	63 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK

Ole Miss' 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Georgia State	W 63-7
9/6/2025	at Kentucky	W 30-23
9/13/2025	vs. Arkansas	W 41-35
9/20/2025	vs. Tulane	W 45-10
9/27/2025	vs. LSU	W 24-19
10/11/2025	vs. Washington State	W 24-21
10/18/2025	at Georgia	L 43-35
10/25/2025	at Oklahoma	W 34-26
11/1/2025	vs. South Carolina	W 30-14
11/8/2025	vs. The Citadel	W 49-0
11/15/2025	vs. Florida	W 34-24
11/28/2025	at Mississippi State	W 38-19
12/20/2025	vs. Tulane	W 41-10
1/1/2026	vs. Georgia	-

Ole Miss 2025 Stats & Insights

Ole Miss' offense has been excelling, racking up 498 total yards per contest (second-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 41st by surrendering 339.8 total yards per game.
Ole Miss' passing attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks third-best in the FBS with 312.4 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 192.1 passing yards per game, which ranks 30th.
Things have been positive for the Rebels on both sides of the ball, as they are averaging 37.5 points per game (10th-best) and surrendering only 19.3 points per game (22nd-best).
In terms of rushing, the Rebels rank 32nd in the FBS on offense (185.6 rushing yards per game) and 68th defensively (147.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
In terms of third-down efficiency, Ole Miss ranks 29th in the FBS (45% third-down conversion percentage) and 45th defensively (36% third-down rate allowed).
With 12 forced turnovers (103rd in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (17th in the FBS) this season, the Rebels rank 70th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.

Ole Miss 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Trinidad Chambliss	QB	3,298 YDS (66.6%) / 19 TD / 3 INT 506 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 38.9 RUSH YPG
Kewan Lacy	RB	1,366 YDS / 21 TD / 105.1 YPG / 5.0 YPC 26 REC / 161 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13.4 REC YPG
De'Zhaun Stribling	WR	43 REC / 612 YDS / 6 TD / 47.1 YPG
Harrison Wallace III	WR	48 REC / 738 YDS / 3 TD / 56.8 YPG
Suntarine Perkins	LB	56 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT
T.J. Dudley	LB	74 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Princewill Umanmielen	DL	34 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 8.0 SACK / 1 INT
William Echoles	DL	51 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK