Georgia Faces Missouri in Week 11 SEC Matchup on Saturday

Top-ranked Georgia takes an 8-1 record into a Saturday afternoon matchup against Missouri, returning home after a 42-7 victory over Ole Miss.

The Week 11 Southeastern Conference game kicks off at 3:40 ET on Saturday. ABC carries the broadcast for the first meeting between these programs since 2023.

Sean McDonough handles play-by-play duties alongside Greg McElroy and Katie George. Fans can stream the matchup live through the WatchESPN app.

Georgia enters as 15.5-point favorite

VegasInsider lists Georgia as a 15.5-point favorite heading into Saturday’s contest. The over/under for total points scored sits at 47.5.

Georgia enters the game with a 7-2 record against the spread this season. Missouri travels to Athens looking to bounce back from a 34-20 loss to Texas.

Coaches assess the matchup

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart expressed high regard for his opposing counterpart during weekly media availability, DawgNation reported.

“Have a lot of respect for Eli. He’s one of my close friends. I think he’s one of the best coaches in the country.”

said Smart, referring to Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart also highlighted the unique challenges posed by the Missouri offense, specifically pointing to quarterbacking talent and a distinct rushing philosophy, according to DawgNation.

“Well they’ve got unique run game. They’ve got some run game that other teams in the conference don’t utilize and don’t use as much. They’ve always done that. Drink’s always done that. Whoever his offensive coordinator has been, he’s been very involved in that part of the offense. They’ve got a commitment to the run, which is why you run the ball well. I mean, let’s be honest. There’s teams that don’t commit to the run. He’s committed to being stubborn with it. It doesn’t allow you to rush the passer first. It helps your passing game, which they have a really good passing game. Their commitment to the run game and downhill runs helps them be who they are. They’ve done a tremendous job of it. They’ve got really good backs. They’ve got a really great system.”

Injury report and standings

Georgia lists defensive tackle Josh Horton and center Drew Bobo as questionable for Saturday due to leg and undisclosed injuries respectively. Outside linebacker Amaris Williams is out with a knee injury.

The Bulldogs hold a 6-1 mark in SEC play following the dominant win over Ole Miss.