#5 Georgia Bulldogs vs. #1 Texas Longhorns Prediction and Odds | College Football Week 8

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The first-ranked Texas Longhorns (6-0, 2-0 SEC) are set to host the fifth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1) in a massive SEC matchup on Saturday night. The Longhorns are coming off a neutral site win against the Oklahoma Sooners, beating them 34-3 in Week 7. Quarterback Quinn Ewers completed 20 of 29 passes for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Running back Quintrevion Wisner carried the ball 13 times for 118 yards and a touchdown.

Georgia is coming off a home win against the Mississippi State by a score of 41-31 in Week 7. Quarterback Carson Beck completed 36 of 48 passes for 459 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Running back Trevor Etienne carried the ball 11 times for 35 yards and a touchdown.

Will Texas continue to steamroll their opponents, or will the Dawgs trip up Texas in an upset?

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns Odds

Team Spread Total Money Line

Georgia Bulldogs +3.5 Over 56

-110 -110 +136

Texas Longhorns -3.5 Under 56

-110 -110 -162

**Odds Subject to Change**

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns Match Details

• Fixture: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns
• Date and Time: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
• Location: DKR-Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

Key Stats

Georgia Bulldogs

The Georgia Bulldogs enter 5-1, averaging 33.50 points per game this season. Running Back Trevor Etienne leads the team in rushing, averaging 55.83 yards per game, and has four touchdowns. Quarterback Carson Beck is averaging 303.0 passing yards per game and is completing 67.90% of his passes. So far this season, Beck has thrown 15 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Wide receiver Arian Smith is averaging 68.67 receiving yards per game and has scored three touchdowns. Dominic Lovett is averaging 50.33 receiving yards per game and has two touchdowns. Defensively, Georgia has three interceptions and 11 sacks. They are allowing 17.17 points per game.

Texas Longhorns

The Longhorns enter the game 6-0, averaging 43.17 points per game this season. Running back Quintrevion Wisner leads the team in rushing, averaging 46.33 yards per game with two touchdowns. Quarterback Quinn Ewers is averaging 222.5 passing yards per game and is completing 72.20% of his passes. So far this season, Ewers has thrown nine touchdowns and three interceptions.

Wide receiver Isaiah Bond averages 61.5 receiving yards per game and has three touchdowns, while Gunnar Helm is averaging 51.83 receiving yards per game, and has scored two touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, Texas has seven interceptions and 18 sacks. They are allowing 6.33 points per game.

Prediction

For the first time in what feels like years, Georgia finds itself as an underdog in this matchup against Texas. This is probably warranted, given that Texas has looked like the best team in the country this season, while Georgia has had their fair share of struggles, most notably against Alabama.

All that being said, this is by far the best team Texas has played this season and the Dawgs could prove to be a real challenge. Georgia’s offense can score points in a hurry, while their defense has been solid for most of the season. Given the way that this season has gone so far, a Georgia win would not be surprising, but to be safe, we will be backing the Dawgs to cover as our best bet in what looks to be the best game of the weekend.

Final Pick

Georgia Bulldogs +3.5 (-110)

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Article originally written by Matthew Lowrimore.