Georgia vs Texas Picks and Prediction – 10/19/2024

The Georgia Bulldogs will be on the road this week with a game in Austin against the Texas Longhorns. Georgia is the number 5 ranked team in the nation with five wins through six games played on a 2 game-winning streak following a 10 point victory against Mississippi State in their last outing. Georgia did the work a week ago a week ago giving up 31 points on 385 yards but forced one turnover to secure the win. Offensively Georgia dominated compiling more than 600 yards and 41 points after a 27 point first half. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Carson Beck had his best game of the season for Georgia last week completing 36 passes for 459 yards and three scores in the game. Anthony Evans led all ball carriers for the Bulldogs with 52 yards on one carry. Trevor Etienne compiled 35 yards and one score on 11 carries and Branson Robinson chipped in three carries for 12 yards one touchdown. Arian Smith led the team with 134 yards and one score on five grabs.

The Texas Longhorns we'll stay at home this week undefeated through six games played following a 31 point blowout victory in the Red River rivalry a week ago. Offensively the Longhorns have dominated opponents this season averaging 43.16 points per game overall. Defensively Texas has been even better allowing just 6.3 points per game this year.

Quinn Ewers carried the load for Texas a week ago completing 20 passes for 199 yards and one score and ran the ball four times for three yards and one touchdown as well. Quintrevion Wisner led all ball carriers in the game with 118 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries. Gunner Helm led Texas with 91 yards and one score on five receptions in the game.

Another top five SEC matchup this week with huge playoff ramifications. Texas is the number one team in the nation and have looked the part all year. Georgia is still a top tier team and should make the playoff without an issue. Texas however has dominated opponents as they look to be the most complete team in the nation. Take the Longhorns to continue to roll as they do the work Saturday at home to get the win and cover remaining undefeated as the top team in the land. Final Score Prediction, Texas Longhorns win and cover 35-24.