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Georgia Bulldogs Prepare for Challenge Against Mississippi State Saturday
STARKVILLE, Miss. — The fifth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs aim to strengthen their playoff resume against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a critical Southeastern Conference matchup on Saturday.
Georgia comes into the game with a record of 7-1, including a 5-1 mark in conference play, following a narrow 24-20 victory over Florida last week. Conversely, Mississippi State, currently 5-4 and at 1-4 in the SEC, edged out Arkansas in a thrilling 38-35 contest.
Both teams are looking to maintain momentum, as Georgia has won four consecutive games and is undefeated in two road outings this season. Mississippi State, with its struggles against ranked opponents, holds a 1-3 record in that regard.
Kickoff is set for noon ET at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Georgia is favored by 9.5 points, with an over/under of 56.5 total points scored in the game.
Georgia’s injury report lists five players as out, with defensive back Demello Jones listed as questionable. Mississippi State also has five players sidelined, while safety Isaac Smith is probable to play.
The Bulldogs lead the all-time series against Mississippi State with 21 wins to 6 losses, including a victory last year.
Junior quarterback Carson Beck has been a crucial part of Georgia’s success, completing 70.3% of his passes and throwing for 1,776 yards, with 12 touchdowns against just two interceptions this season.
Mississippi State’s senior quarterback, Will Rogers, has also been impressive, accumulating 2,148 passing yards and 15 touchdowns this season. He has a top target in senior receiver Lideatrick Griffin, who has made significant contributions to the passing game.
As the game approaches, many fans are excited to see how both teams perform under pressure and whether the Bulldogs from Georgia can come away with a win on the road.
