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The Bulldogs have two regular-season losses in early November, which is not something we’ve seen in a long time. We’re also not used to seeing them getting pushed around at the line of scrimmage, but that’s precisely what happened on Saturday.
An ugly loss to Ole Miss in Oxford will certainly push last week’s No. 3-ranked team downward. The impact on Ole Miss and the rest of the SEC is enormous—more on that in a bit.
But the impact on Georgia directly is significant as well.
The good news is that the Bulldogs will likely be in the playoff if they don’t lose another game. The better news is that all three remaining games will be played at home.
Next week, Georgia takes on Tennessee, its toughest remaining regular-season game. From there, it’ll be Massachusetts and Georgia Tech to close things. All hope is not lost, but a mulligan certainly was this week.
As for Ole Miss, well, things look different now. The Rebels lost a handful of clunkers early in the season, although an 18-point win over the nation’s No. 3 team should serve this team well.
The Rebels checked in at No. 16 last week, although that should instantly change. And with games against Florida and Mississippi State on deck, this team is very much in a favorable spot.
This game was that important.