We've been eyeing this game since schedules were released and now it's finally here. The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs, looking to avoid a pair of losses, clash with the No. 1 Texas Longhorns, firmly protecting its perfect record. The Longhorns are 3.5-point home favorites at DKR–Texas Memorial Stadium, where they haven't been defeated since November 2022. 

Going 27-3 SU across their last 30 meetings, the Bulldogs are a wagon against fellow SEC foes. But, times have changed since the conference realignment. Now, Texas is being stamped as the most dangerous program in the nation on both sides of the ball. 

Georgia vs Texas Odds

Odds as of October 15

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Texas has been trampling over its opponents and it's not even close, each commanding victory being secured by 19-points or more. The most impressive element to Texas' game is its defense, allowing the nation's fewest 229.7 YPG and 6.3 PPG through the first seven weeks. Believe it or not, they have yet to cough up two touchdowns. 

I won't ignore what's coming down the pipe though. Georgia will be the toughest offense Texas has faced this year. The 'Dawgs 442.8 YPG (ranked 23rd) doesn't necessarily set off the alarm. But, a beast has woken up and that beast is Carson Beck.

Since the second half of that stunning loss to 'Bama, where the senior nearly pulled off the comeback, he has rekindled his passing attack. In Week 7, he rallied 459 yards across 48 passing attempts for a trio of touchdowns against Mississippi State. 

But, just like Texas is about to face its toughest offensive opponent to date… Georgia is about to meet the harshest defense of its season. 

Steve Sarkisian is leading a well-oiled machine. Quinn Ewers is getting all his receivers involved, with seven names eclipsing the 100-yard mark and reaching the endzone at least twice. The backfield is just as reliable, cruising through 204.7 YPG in their last three. 

I don't have any reason not to believe Texas will get it done on home soil and preserve its reign as the nation's top program. 

Georgia vs Texas Week 8 Pick: Texas -3.5 (-115)

*picks made as of Tuesday, October 15 at 3:00 pm ET

Georgia vs Texas News

This game won't come without its complications. While nearly everyone is involved in the Longhorns wide receiver room — they could be without top WR, Isaiah Bond. 

The junior pushed through an ankle injury in the first quarter of the Red River Showdown. But, an awkward landing later forced him to be aided off the field. He is currently listed as day-to-day.

Bond leads Texas with 369 yards on 21 receptions with three touchdowns. He is averaging 17.6 yards per catch. 

Georgia vs Texas Prop Bet: Quintrevion Wisner OVER 58.5 Rushing yards (-114)

I'm going against the overall stats with this prop. Wisner has failed to exceed 59.5 rushing yards in 14 of his last 17 games, averaging 20.6 rushing yards per game according to Outlier.

But, the sophomore has been very apparent in Texas last two outings. He stayed calm throughout the Red River Rivalry, gaining 118 yards on 13 carries over Oklahoma. In the matchup before, he hung 88 yards against Mississippi State. 

Notably, the Sooners rush defense (117.5 YPG) is just a tad better than what Georgia has to offer (121 YPG). In big time games, Wisner is getting all the looks and he has yet to disappoint. I expect Ewers to hand the ball off to him often. 

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