By Harshit
NEW ORLEANS, JANUARY 2, 2026 —
The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl has turned into an instant classic, with Ole Miss Rebels trading heavyweight blows with the Georgia Bulldogs inside the Caesars Superdome.
With just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Ole Miss holds a tense 34–31 lead as Georgia mounts one final drive to keep its season alive.
Live Score
Ole Miss 34, Georgia 31
4th Quarter — 2:00 remaining
Fourth Quarter: Momentum Swings and High Stakes
Two-Minute Timeout (Q4, 2:00)
A costly holding call stalled Georgia’s rhythm, forcing the Bulldogs into a tougher field-position scenario than the on-screen graphics suggested. Still, QB Gunner Stockton steadied himself, finding Zachariah Branch on a swing pass to move the chains and keep hope alive.
Georgia Converts on Fourth Down (Q4, 2:45)
Facing fourth-and-long near midfield, head coach Kirby Smart kept the offense on the field. Stockton delivered under pressure, hitting Branch wide open to move Georgia inside Ole Miss territory.
Ole Miss 3-and-Out Gives Georgia Life (Q4, 7:03)
The Rebels failed to capitalize on a missed face-mask call that went unflagged, punting the ball back and opening the door for Georgia’s rapid-response touchdown drive moments later.
How Ole Miss Took Control
Chambliss Ignites the Rebels (Early 4Q)
QB Trinidad Chambliss authored the defining stretch of the game, throwing a 13-yard touchdown to Tre Wallace and later orchestrating a drive capped by Kewan Lacy’s 5-yard touchdown run plus a bold two-point conversion.
Georgia’s Gamble Backfires
A fourth-down attempt deep in Georgia territory earlier in the quarter ended in a sack of Stockton, directly setting up an Ole Miss scoring drive that swung momentum decisively.
By the Numbers
- Ole Miss has outscored Georgia 22–3 in the second half
- Georgia entered the game having won 75 straight games when leading after three quarters
- Chambliss accounted for multiple fourth-down conversions and two touchdown drives
What’s at Stake
The winner advances to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Georgia is fighting to extend a dominant postseason run, while Ole Miss is one possession away from a statement win that would send the Rebels to the brink of the national title game.
How to Watch
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: Fubo