No. 2 Georgia heads to Oxford on Saturday night as a narrow favorite over No. 12 Ole Miss in a primetime SEC showdown. Accordingly, it carries real College Football Playoff weight for both sides. The Bulldogs arrive at 7-1 overall and 5-1 in conference play after a 27-8 College Football Odds win over Florida in Atlanta. The Rebels stand at 6-2 and 4-2 after a 45-15 home blowout of Auburn.
Overall, Georgia has been the more balanced and dominant team on paper this season. The Bulldogs rank first in the SEC in both scoring offense (41.0 points per game) and scoring defense (14.9 points allowed). They own a clear edge in the run game at 200.1 yards per game.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton has been efficient, completing 71.8 percent of his passes for 1,671 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. Meanwhile, running back Dwight Phillips Jr. leads the ground game with 415 yards.
Ole Miss counters with a more pass-heavy attack led by Trinidad Chambliss. In sum, he has thrown for 2,189 yards, 18 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. The Rebels average 37.1 points and 282.1 passing yards per game. But they have been more vulnerable defensively, allowing 24.0 points and struggling against the run.
Overall, Georgia holds the all-time lead, 34-15-1. But Ole Miss has won three of the five meetings during the Kirby Smart era. Including both games played in Oxford (45-14 in 2016 and 28-10 in 2024).
The teams most recently met in the 2026 Sugar Bowl. To illustrate, Ole Miss rallied from a 21-12 halftime deficit to upset Georgia 39-34 and advance in the College Football Playoff. Smart remains 0-2 in Oxford as Georgia’s head coach.
Georgia Bulldogs at Ole Miss Rebels NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 7, 2026, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time |
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| Location: | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Georgia Bulldogs | -3½ ( -109 ) | 56½ ( -110 ) | -175 |  |
| Ole Miss Rebels | +3½ ( -111 ) | 56½ ( -110 ) | +147 | |
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The Georgia Bulldogs travel to face the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. The Online Wagering matchup airs nationally in the United States on ABC.
Georgia Bulldogs at Ole Miss Rebels Matchup Analysis
It is true that Oxford has been unkind to Georgia under Kirby Smart. The Rebels have won both of his previous College Football Betting visits there. Ole Miss is also coming off a dominant home performance against Auburn. So the crowd and recent momentum favor the home team early.
Yet Georgia’s overall defensive efficiency and ability to control the line of scrimmage give the visitors a clearer path to sustained success. Compared to Ole Miss, Georgia has shown success against comparable defenses. The Bulldogs are 6-2 against the spread. In comparison, Ole Miss sits at 4-4.
Specifically, the tactical edge ultimately hinges on whether Ole Miss can generate early explosive plays through Chambliss. Before Georgia’s run game and defense settle the tempo. If the Bulldogs avoid turnovers and keep the Rebels under 30 points, their superior balance should prevail.
SBG Free Picks
The side leans toward Georgia covering and the under. The Bulldogs are 6-2 against the spread this season. As was previously noted, UGA ranks first in the SEC in both scoring offense and scoring defense. Their ability to control the run game and limit explosive plays gives them a clearer path to staying ahead by more than a field goal even on the road.
Finally, the total points are under 56.5. Georgia has held opponents to 14.9 points per game. And it has the personnel to slow Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels’ passing volume.
SBG Best Bet: Georgia Bulldogs and Under the Total.