HOT TAKE: Ole Miss BEATING Georgia in the Sugar Bowl NOT an UPSET | Pete Golding's Great Opportunity
HOT TAKE: Ole Miss BEATING Georgia in the Sugar Bowl NOT an UPSET | Pete Golding's Great Opportunity  
Podcast: Locked On Ole Miss - Daily podcast on Ole Miss Rebels Football, Basketball & Baseball
Published On: Wed Dec 24 2025
Description: Ole Miss football faces the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl, but Steven Willis argues this showdown is no upset in the making. Despite national pundits claiming Georgia is heavily favored, advanced stats and models reveal a razor-thin margin, with Ole Miss possessing the firepower and resilience to stand toe-to-toe with college football’s gold standard. Can the Rebels capitalize on Georgia’s untested road schedule and recent close calls?Steven Willis breaks down key matchups, including the critical battle in the trenches, Ole Miss’ surging offense, and the impact of Daquan Wright’s athleticism. The episode explores how Lane Kiffin’s squad carries zero pressure—and why that edge could spell trouble for Georgia’s national championship hopes. With the college football world watching, is this Ole Miss’ moment to rewrite program history in New Orleans? Don’t miss this fearless analysis and playoff preview.Ole Miss vs Georgia, Sugar Bowl, College Football Playoff, Ole Miss Rebels, Georgia Bulldogs, Ole Miss Podcast, college football analysis, Daquan Wright, Gunner Stockton, Pete Golding, SEC football, Ole Miss News, Georgia News, Locked On Ole Miss, Ole Miss football, Georgia football, playoff predictions, upset alertPrimary Segments & Timestamps0:00 — Ole Miss vs Georgia: No Upset?Show intro. Steven Willis sets the premise that Ole Miss beating Georgia in the Sugar Bowl should not be viewed as an upset and outlines the national narrative versus actual analytics.8:00 — Georgia's Soft Road ScheduleDives deep into how Georgia's forgiving road slate could impact the Sugar Bowl matchup, including advanced stats and previous close calls on the road.20:12 — Ole Miss Playing FreeFocuses on psychological factors: the lack of pressure on Ole Miss, how that affects their play, and why it could be a deciding factor in the game.For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. JOIN THE EVERYDAYERS CLUBhttps://lockedonolemiss.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale. And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time. Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get 15% off your order for a limited time. Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready. Aura FramesFor a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.