The Texas Longhorns are quickly learning how difficult life will be in the SEC. Texas is coming off its annual Red River Shootout in Dallas against the hated Oklahoma Sooners. In sum, The Longhorns dominantly routed the Sooners to stake their claim as the nation’s best team. Now, the Longhorns return home to face the Georgia Bulldogs, the preseason pick by many experts to win the national championship. Last week, Georgia hosted the putrid Mississippi State Bulldogs and got a sloppy Betting on College Football win without getting the money.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns College Football Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | DKR Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX. |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Georgia | +3½ -107 | 56½ -105 | +155 |  |
| Texas | -3½ -113 | 56½ -115 | -175 | |
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Georgia Bulldogs Team Overview
Last game, the Georgia Bulldogs beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 41-31 as 33-point home favorites. The game went over the offshore bookmaker total of 53.5. Georgia has a record of 5-1 straight up, 1-5 against the spread, and 2-4 on /under the total. Georgia ranks 28th for total offense, 9th for passing, 92nd for rushing, and 37th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 28th overall, 39th against the pass, 43rd against the rush, and 20th for points allowed. Also, Georgia ranks 39th for fewest turnovers lost and 98th for takeaways.
Texas Longhorns Overview
Last game, the Texas Longhorns won 34-3 against the Oklahoma Sooners as 17-point favorites. The game went under the total of 49. Texas has a record of 6-0 straight up, 5-1 against the spread and 3-3 over/under the total. Texas ranks 7th for total offense, 11th for passing, 40th for rushing, and 7th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 1st overall, 2nd against the pass, 24th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Texas ranks 78th for fewest turnovers lost and 35th for takeaways.
At the onset, it was a sloppy start for Texas, with an interception on the opening drive. And then multiple ensuing three-and-outs gave the Sooners an early 3-0 lead in the first quarter. However, thanks to the Texas defense, the Longhorns were able to minimize the damage and take control of the game in the second quarter. Late on, Texas got a touchdown connection between Ewers and Gunnar Helm. Following that, it was all Texas. The Longhorns rattled off 34 unanswered points to seal the win and bring back the Golden Hat.
Offensively, the Longhorns made their mistakes. Still, they were able to rack up 406 yards of offense. Running back Quentrevion Wisner was the star of the show for Texas offensively, rushing 13 times for 118 yards and a touchdown. Overall, he averaged a stellar 9.1 yards per carry.
On the other hand, Ewers was a bit rusty out of the gate. While he was able to make a handful of big plays, he ended the day completing 20 of 29 passes for 199 yards and the score. Also, he had a rushing touchdown. On the other hand, the Longhorns defense remained stout for the sixth game in a row. Texas held the Sooners to just 236 yards of offense. Including just 112 yards through the air from Sooners true freshman QB Michael Hawkins Jr.
Georgia at Texas SBG Free Picks
The casual sector is terrified of taking a road team that is up against a Betting on College Football superpower brand. Thus, Texas will get plenty of support. Also, Texas is in much better recent form.
Georgia at Texas SBG Best Bet: Texas Longhorns.