A new college football national champion will be decided following the surprise elimination of reigning champions Ohio State by Miami in the 2025 College Football Playoff quarterfinals on Wednesday. This result paves the way for the Georgia Bulldogs to reclaim their dominance, having won consecutive championships in 2021 and 2022.
Georgia, holding a 12-1 record and the No. 3 seed with a first-round bye, will begin their quest for another Sugar Bowl title against the No. 6 seed Ole Miss Rebels, who also boast a 12-1 record. The matchup is set for 8 p.m. ET at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Georgia enters the game well-prepared after their SEC Championship victory over Alabama and their recent strong performance against Ole Miss, which ended 43-35.
Ole Miss suffered their only loss of the season to Georgia State but bounced back with a convincing 41-10 win over Tulane in the first round of the playoffs, bolstered by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’s impressive touchdown contributions.
Besides college football, Thursday’s sports schedule includes five NBA games featuring the Boston Celtics against the Sacramento Kings, where the Celtics are favorites after recent strong performances. The NHL has six matchups, including the Tampa Bay Lightning visiting the Los Angeles Kings, with both teams eager to extend their winning streaks and settle a recent close loss.
College basketball is busy with nearly 20 games planned, including a Missouri Valley Conference game between Bradley and Belmont, highlighting key matchups and betting odds across these sports events.
Betting odds favor Georgia by 6.5 points against Ole Miss, the Celtics by 9.5 points over Sacramento, and Belmont by 4.5 points over Bradley, indicating expected strong performances from the favorites.
Fan Take: Hockey fans should keep an eye on the Tampa Bay Lightning versus Los Angeles Kings game, as it offers a thrilling chance to see if the Lightning can continue their winning streak against a Kings team looking for redemption. This game could set the tone for intense competition in the NHL’s upcoming schedule, elevating the excitement for the sport.
