The Ole Miss defense had its worst game of the season vs Georgia. Here is how the Rebels are fixing things for the Sugar Bowl

This game marks both teams' CFP debuts, so the winning side will earn its first playoff victory. The squad that comes out on top will meet No. 3 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Notably, Ole Miss' only loss on the year came in a 43-35 defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs.

College Football Playoff odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming for Georgia Bulldogs vs Ole Miss Rebels CFP game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

The Rebels begin game week preparations for their CFP quarterfinal game against No. 3 Georgia at the AllState Sugar Bowl.

Here's what you need to know before a College Football Playoff first round clash between the Rebels and Green Wave.

The Ole Miss Rebels blew out the Tulane Green Wave in a first-round College Football Playoff game. here are the highlights:

The Rebels kicked off the Pete Golding era in style with a first-round romp over Tulane, setting up a rematch against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl

The Georgia Bulldogs and the Ole Miss Rebels are set to meet on Jan. 1 in the Sugar Bowl, which serves as a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game this season. Ole Miss advanced to the quarterfinals thanks to its win against Tulane in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.

Ole Miss football quarterback Trinidad Chambliss exited the CFP game against Tulane on Dec. 20. What we know about the injury

Georgia's women's basketball game at Ole Miss on Thursday, Jan. 1 has been moved up to 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT due to the two schools facing off

Following a short break for the holidays, Ole Miss will close out its nonconference slate against Alcorn State on .