Georgia Bulldogs (5-1) vs. Texas Longhorns (6-0)
October 19, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Longhorns -3.5 / Georgia Bulldogs +3.5; Over/Under: +56.5
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In this article we will formulate a Texas vs Georgia prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 19th at DKR-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week eight matchup.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns are 6-0 (2-0) this year after they defeated Oklahoma by a score of 34-3 in their last game. Texas trailed 3-0 after the first quarter, but they scored the last 34 points for the blowout win. The Longhorns out gained OU by a total of 406-237, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Quinn Ewers threw for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Quintrevion Wisner rushed for 118 yards and one score.
Texas has also defeated Colorado State, Michigan, UTSA, ULM, and Mississippi State during this six game winning streak. The Texas offense has scored 43.2 points per game with 306.7 passing yards and 188.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 6.3 points against per game this season. The Longhorns have gone 49.3% on third down and 4-9 on fourth down through six games. Quinn Ewers has completed 72.2% of his passes for 890 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Isaiah Bond has caught 21 passes for 369 yards and three scores.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 5-1 (3-1) this season after they defeated Mississippi State by a score of 41-31 in their last game. Georgia led 27-10 at the half and 34-10 in the third quarter, but they did allow Mississippi State to score 21 points in the second half in the win. The Bulldogs out gained Mississippi State by a total of 605-385, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 5-11 on third down in the game. Carson Beck threw for 306 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Arian Smith caught five passes for 134 yards and one score.
Georgia also has wins over Clemson, Tennessee Tech, Kentucky, and Auburn, but they did lose to Alabama by a score of 41-34 earlier this season. The UGA offense has scored 33.8 points per game with 318 passing yards and 134 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 17.2 points against per game this season. The Bulldogs have gone 38.9% on third down and 10-11 on fourth down so far this season. Carson Beck has completed 67.9% of his passes for 1,818 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Trevor Etienne has rushed for 335 yards and four scores.
Why Georgia will cover
- Georgia has won each of its last 14 games in October.
- Texas has lost each of its last eight games against top-15 AP-ranked teams at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Georgia’s last five games.
- Texas has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four October games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Texas’ last eight games against AP-ranked teams at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Georgia’s last six games in October have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas ranks 1st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (6.3).
- Texas ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.5).
- Georgia ranks 3rd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (90.9).
- Georgia ranks 7th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (20.0).
Texas vs Georgia Prediction
Texas comes into this game looking for their seventh straight win to start the season and they will be at home, but they are facing a desperate Georgia team here. The Bulldogs already have one loss on the season and while they haven’t looked great over the last three weeks, I think we are going to see a great effort here. These are two of the most talented teams in the country, they have great quarterbacks, and their defenses are strong. I think we are going to see a lower scoring game, but I do think Georgia is the slightly better team. Take the Bulldogs and the points on the road.
