The Southeastern Conference standings and AP Top 25 poll cast a spotlight on what will be at stake when No. 1 Georgia puts its 25-game winning streak on the line against No. 14 Missouri. The season’s first College Football Playoff ranking only added heat to the spotlight. Georgia sits behind Ohio State in the first CFP ranking.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck warms up before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks on the field during a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws a pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri comes to Athens with its highest CFP ranking in school history. A win over Georgia would send the Tigers higher in the CFP ranking while also giving Missouri the upper hand in the race to advance to the SEC championship game in Atlanta.No. 21 Tulane aims for a smooth outcome in AAC trip to East CarolinaIt is the first of three consecutive SEC East matchups against Top 25 teams for Georgia, which plays No. 11 Mississippi next week, followed by a visit to No. 19 Tennessee.
“I think Coach Smart and his staff have done probably the best job they’ve done since they’ve been there to be in the situation that they’re in currently,” Drinkwitz said.Cook’s top target is receiver Luther Burden III while tailback Cody Schrader ranks second in the SEC with 807 rushing yards and is tied for the lead with nine touchdowns on the ground.
Stetson Bennett set the Georgia record by completing 68.28% of his passes last season, but Beck reminds Drinkwitz of other Bulldogs quarterbacks.
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