No. 9 Georgia (7-2) is set to face No. 8 Cincinnati (9-0) in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at noon on New Year’s day.
The Bulldogs, including a hot Georgia offense and the No. 1 rush defense, take the field for the first time since a 49-14 win at Missouri on Dec. 12.
The last game of the season versus Vanderbilt that was scheduled for the following week was cancelled due to positive COVID-19 testing within the Commodores program.
On the other side, AAC champion Cincinnati rolls into Atlanta with a top-10 defense, undefeated and ready to prove why it deserved playoff consideration.
Here’s what Cincinnati media is saying about Georgia ahead of Friday’s game.
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Georgia Bulldogs: A look at the Cincinnati Bearcats’ opponent in the Peach Bowl
By Charlie Goldsmith – Cincinnati Enquirer
“The Bulldogs were a top-5 team for most of the season, but they enter the Peach Bowl at No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings. This year, Georgia has beaten two teams that were ranked at the time of the game, Tennessee and Auburn. But none of the Bulldogs’ wins this season came against teams that are currently ranked in the top 25.”
Peach Bowl 2020: Updated Odds and Preview for Cincinnati vs. Georgia
By Joe Tansey – Bleacher Report
“Georgia was likely overvalued in the playoff rankings, and its ninth-place rankings finish is not indicative of the season it had. The Bulldogs got better once J.T. Daniels stepped in at quarterback, but by that time of the season, they were beating the weaker programs in the SEC. With Daniels at the helm of the Georgia offense, Cincinnati’s top-rated defense will have a chance to shut down a highly-rated quarterback.”
Desmond Ridder explains challenge Georgia presents in Peach Bowl
By Jaylon Thompson – Bearcat Journal
“Georgia has one of the best defenses in the SEC. The defensive unit finished second in the conference in total defense. The Bulldogs also have a good pass defense that ranked sixth in the SEC. Opposing quarterbacks just had 13 passing touchdowns against the unit this season.”