Georgia faces Texas on Saturday in Austin. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Georgia
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Clemson | 3 | Georgia | 34 | ABC | Noon |
| Sep. 7 | Tennessee Tech | 3 | Georgia | 48 | ESPN+ | 2:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Georgia | 13 | Kentucky | 12 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 28 | Georgia | 34 | Alabama | 41 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct. 5 | Auburn | 13 | Georgia | 31 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Mississippi State | 31 | Georgia | 41 | SEC | 1:15 PM |
| Oct. 19 | Georgia | Texas | ABC | 4:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 2 | Florida | Georgia | ABC | 3:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 9 | Georgia | Ole Miss | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Tennessee | Georgia | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Mass-Amherst | Georgia | SECN | 12:45 PM | ||
| Nov. 29 | Georgia Tech | Georgia | ABC | 7:30 PM |
Texas
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Colorado State | 0 | Texas | 52 | ESPN | 3:30 PM |
| Sep. 7 | Texas | 31 | Michigan | 12 | FOX | Noon |
| Sep. 14 | UTSA | 7 | Texas | 56 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 21 | ULM | 3 | Texas | 51 | ESPN+ | 8:00 PM |
| Sep. 28 | Mississippi State | 13 | Texas | 35 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Oklahoma | 3 | Texas | 34 | ABC | 12:30 PM |
| Oct. 19 | Georgia | Texas | ABC | 4:30 PM | ||
| Oct. 26 | Texas | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | Florida | Texas | TBA | Noon | ||
| Nov. 16 | Texas | Arkansas | TBA | Noon | ||
| Nov. 23 | Kentucky | Texas | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Texas | Texas A&M | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Georgia | Texas |
| ESPN FPI | 4 | 1 |
| Sagarin | 3 | 1 |
| Massey Composite | 9 | 1 |
| PiRate Ratings | 2 | 1 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Teams | Nat. Rank | Conf. Rank | Value |
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Texas Georgia |
13 75 |
4 13 |
0.500 0.389 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas Georgia |
7 32 |
3 8 |
0.276 0.329 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Georgia Texas |
3 97 |
1 13 |
0.909 0.444 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas Georgia |
43 89 |
5 11 |
0.467 0.600 |
| Blocked Kicks | Georgia Texas |
30 30 |
3 3 |
1 1 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Georgia Texas |
1 77 |
1 12 |
0 1 |
| Blocked Punts | ||||
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Georgia Texas |
1 101 |
1 13 |
0 1 |
| Completion Percentage | Texas Georgia |
9 15 |
2 5 |
0.708 0.688 |
| Defensive TDs | Texas | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Texas Georgia |
59 91 |
3 11 |
37 43 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Texas Georgia |
62 90 |
3 11 |
6.17 7.17 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Texas Georgia |
51 113 |
1 14 |
306 429 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Texas Georgia |
54 115 |
1 14 |
51.00 71.50 |
| First Downs Defense | Texas Georgia |
5 24 |
3 5 |
82 101 |
| First Downs Offense | Texas Georgia |
46 47 |
6 7 |
133 132 |
| Fumbles Lost | Georgia Texas |
5 58 |
1 7 |
1 3 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Texas Georgia |
31 86 |
5 10 |
4 2 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Texas Georgia |
37 40 |
7 9 |
17.29 17.45 |
| Kickoff Returns | Texas Georgia |
33 81 |
4 11 |
23.17 18.80 |
| Net Punting | Georgia Texas |
8 64 |
4 14 |
43.94 39.27 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Georgia Texas |
65 65 |
11 11 |
5 5 |
| Passes Intercepted | Texas Georgia |
19 90 |
2 12 |
7 3 |
| Passing Offense | Georgia Texas |
9 11 |
3 4 |
318.0 306.7 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Texas Georgia |
2 39 |
1 6 |
126.0 192.3 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Texas Georgia |
25 53 |
5 11 |
13.53 12.55 |
| Punt Return Defense | Georgia Texas |
1 58 |
1 11 |
-4.00 6.17 |
| Punt Returns | Texas Georgia |
52 73 |
5 11 |
9.57 8.08 |
| Red Zone Defense | Texas Georgia |
2 80 |
1 14 |
0.571 0.857 |
| Red Zone Offense | Georgia Texas |
24 50 |
4 8 |
0.923 0.879 |
| Rushing Defense | Texas Georgia |
23 43 |
4 10 |
103.7 120.2 |
| Rushing Offense | Texas Georgia |
40 92 |
5 13 |
189.0 134.0 |
| Sacks Allowed | Texas Georgia |
14 29 |
2 3 |
1.00 1.17 |
| Scoring Defense | Texas Georgia |
1 20 |
1 7 |
6.3 17.2 |
| Scoring Offense | Texas Georgia |
7 35 |
1 7 |
43.2 33.5 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Georgia Texas |
27 63 |
3 6 |
4.17 5.17 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Texas Georgia |
8 23 |
2 7 |
177.06 159.17 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Texas Georgia |
2 63 |
1 10 |
91.40 128.05 |
| Team Sacks | Texas Georgia |
10 79 |
3 15 |
3.17 1.83 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Texas Georgia |
8 52 |
3 11 |
8.2 6.0 |
| Time of Possession | Georgia Texas |
66 82 |
8 10 |
30:16 29:35 |
| Total Defense | Texas Georgia |
1 28 |
1 7 |
229.7 312.5 |
| Total Offense | Texas Georgia |
7 28 |
2 6 |
495.7 452.0 |
| Turnover Margin | Texas Georgia |
36 82 |
6 13 |
0.50 -0.17 |
| Turnovers Gained | Texas Georgia |
19 109 |
4 15 |
11 5 |
| Turnovers Lost | Georgia Texas |
31 69 |
4 11 |
6 8 |
| Winning Percentage | Texas Georgia |
1 12 |
1 2 |
1.000 0.833 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Georgia
QB Carson Beck, RB Trevor Etienne, WR Dillon Bell, WR, TE Oscar Delp, OL Xavier Truss, OL Dylan Fairchild, OL Tate Ratledge, DE Mykel Williams, DT Nazir Stackhouse, LB Smael Mondon, LB Chaz Chambliss, CB Daylen Everette, S Malaki Starks, S Dan Jackson, K Peyton Woodring, P Brett Thorson, KR Jalil Farooq.
Texas
QB Quinn Ewers , RB Cedrick Baxter, WR Isaiah Bond, WR Johntay Cook, TE Amari Niblack, C Jake Majors, OL Javontez Spraggins, OL Fabechi Nwaziwu, DE Nic Scouton, DE Ethan Burke, DT Alfred Collins, LB Anthony Hill, LB Jahdae Barron, CB Tyreek Chappell, S Andrew Makuba, P Brett Thorson.
INJURIES
Georgia
Player POS Status
D. Harris DB Questionable
M. Williams DL Out
W. Brinson DL Out
R. Robinson RB Out
J. Hall DL Out
X. McLeod DL Questionable
Texas
Player POS Status
T. Owens QB Out
C. Clark RB Out
C. Baxter RB Out
Source: Covers.com
Georgia vs. Texas Football Series History
Texas leads 4-1-0
COMMENTS
The upcoming clash between Texas and Georgia on October 19, 2024, is shaping up as a national championship preview, with Texas holding a perfect 6-0 record and ranked No. 1, while Georgia sits at No. 5 with a 5-1 record. Texas will look to continue their explosive offense led by Heisman contender Quinn Ewers. Their defense, which has only allowed 7 points per game, will be tested by Georgia’s balanced attack. Georgia’s Carson Beck will need a sharp game against Texas’ fierce defense to keep pace in this crucial SEC matchup. Both teams are packed with talent, and the coaching battle between Texas’ Steve Sarkisian and Georgia’s Kirby Smart adds another layer of intrigue​.
The winner of the Georgia-Alabama football game will likely gain a significant advantage in the SEC Championship race and potentially secure a College Football Playoff spot. Both teams are perennial powerhouses, and winning this matchup strengthens the victor’s resume, possibly leading to a top-four playoff ranking. Georgia, seeking another national title, would assert dominance with a win, while Alabama, aiming to bounce back from previous setbacks, could boost its playoff hopes. The game’s outcome will have a massive impact on SEC standings and national title aspirations.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Georgia 47, Texas 42
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Texas 27, Georgia 20
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Georgia 47, Texas 42
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Texas 27, Georgia 20
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 4:30 PM. Watch this SEC football game on the ABC Network.
