The No. 3-ranked Georgia Bulldogs, with quarterback Gunner Stockton running the Bulldogs’ offense, goes up against the No. 6-ranked Ole Miss Rebels and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2006, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La.
Entering this College Football Playoff quarterfinal, Rebels head coach Pete Golding will have his work cut out for him. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart comes into the College Football Playoff contest with plenty of postseason college football experience and national championship experience at hand, too.
Ole Miss Rebels Opt-Outs and Injury Report
While there are no opt-outs for Ole Miss entering the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Golding, who was Ole Miss’ defensive coordinator, was elevated to the full-time head coaching role. Why? Well, former Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin left the Oxford, Miss., school to take over as head coach at LSU.
As for injuries, cornerback Cedrick Beavers has been ruled out.
According to the PFSN CFB QB Impact metrics, Chambliss has an impact score of 90.3 and grades out to an A-. Chambliss has 3,016 passing yards for the season along with 18 touchdowns and three interceptions.
Running back Kewan Lacy has been a menace when running with the ball this season. Lacy has 1,366 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns. Chambliss will look to get Lacy the ball as much as possible when on offense.
Wide receiver Harrison Wallace III will be a key target for Chambliss. He’s totaled 738 receiving yards and three touchdown catches for the Rebels.
Georgia Bulldogs Opt-Outs and Injury Report
For the Bulldogs, cornerback Daniel Harris has opted out and is headed for the transfer portal.
Georgia does have a rather lengthy list of injuries, though. Among players listed as injured before the College Football Playoff quarterfinal include running backs Chauncey Bowens and Bo Walker, wide receiver Colbie Young, center Drew Bobo, defensive lineman Jordan Hall, and safeties Joenel Aguero, Zion Branch, and Kyron Jones.
According to the PFSN CFB QB Impact metrics, Stockton has an impact score of 88.0 and grades out to a B+. Entering the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Stockton has thrown for 2,691 yards, 23 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Running back Nate Frazier has 861 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground for the Bulldogs. Wide receiver Zachariah Branch has 744 receiving yards and five touchdown catches on the season coming into the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
How to Watch the Allstate Sugar Bowl
The Allstate Sugar Bowl will be shown on ESPN.
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Place: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, La.
- TV: ESPN
Veteran ESPN college football broadcaster Sean McDonough will be calling the play-by-play for the Allstate Sugar Bowl. He’ll be joined by his longtime commentary partner, Greg McElroy. Laura Rutledge, who works the sidelines during “Monday Night Football,” and Molly McGrath will be reporting from the sidelines.
Streaming options include the ESPN app, Fubo, Hulu + Live, and Sling. Subscriptions might be necessary for these streaming platforms.
