The Georgia Bulldogs are enjoying a much-deserved bye week after an amazing 30-15 win over the Texas Longhorns, but for those of you still looking to watch some college football, have no fear. There are still some games this week that have massive implications for Georgia Bulldogs football, whether that’s for the SEC championship or the College Football Playoff as a whole.
No. 8 LSU Tigers vs. No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies
The Tigers are one of the dark-horse SEC teams potentially competing for the championship. Despite being ranked lower than Tennessee, Texas, and, of course, Georgia, the Tigers could potentially usurp a few of these teams with a win against Texas A&M. There’s also a lot on the line for the Aggies. They’re on the fringes of playoff contention, but a win against LSU could bring them in the top ten and into a playoff spot.
LSU and Texas A&M are the last remaining teams undefeated in SEC conference play.
These two teams duke it out in the primetime slot; 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
No. 5 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 25 Vanderbilt Commodores
This game hasn’t gotten nearly the amount of press as the LSU-Texas A&M game, but Georgia fans should absolutely tune into this SEC matchup too. Texas has looked unstoppable against most opponents (besides Georgia), but if you believe in lightning striking twice, this game is for you. Alabama looked like the top team in the nation after defeating Georgia, but the Alabama fans’ hopes were deflated with a loss to Vandy.
Could it happen again? You can see it at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
No. 21 Missouri Tigers vs. No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide
Speaking of the Alabama Crimson Tide, they play for what is essentially their postseason lives against the Missouri Tigers. After the loss to Tennessee last week, they’re in do-or-die territory.
Very few teams with three losses are ranked in the top 12 to end the year, and with division winners, it would make things even harder for Bama if they lose this home game to Missouri. This one will be on at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 1 Oregon Ducks
There’s only one team that stands in the way of the Georgia Bulldogs reaching the top of the US LBM Coaches Poll: the Oregon Ducks. They sealed this position so far with a win over the Ohio State Buckeyes and an undefeated record, but they play another ranked team in the Fighting Illini. Former Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning will host Illinois in a game with massive Big Ten and, of course, CFB playoff applications.
It’ll start at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
This article originally appeared on Bulldogs Wire: Games to watch during Georgia’s bye week
