The LSU Tigers and head coach Lane Kiffin have hired former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Joe Cox to their offensive staff

Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding reacts to Georgia rematch with humor as Rebels prepare for Sugar Bowl after regular season loss.

With the stage now set, the early betting lines have been revealed for the rematch between the Rebels and Bulldogs in the Bayou State on New Year's Day. The Ole Miss Rebels currently come in as 6.5-point underdogs heading into the Sugar Bowl clash against Smart and Co. at the Caesars SuperDome.

After the first round of the College Football Playoff featured two rematches of regular season meetings we have another in the quarterfinals, as No. 3 seed Georgia will square off with No. 6 seed Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl.

The Georgia Bulldogs will play the Ole Miss Rebels in a rematch of two SEC foes in the Sugar Bowl. What are your initial thoughts on the game

Kirby Smart said he’s optimistic Georgia can get Colbie Young and Drew Bobo back, as the Bulldogs also adjust future nonconference series.

Harris, a junior, is dealing with turf toe, coach Kirby Smart confirmed Monday, with Smart saying he was “hoping to have him available.” However, when asked Monday about the status of every injured player, Smart basically said he hoped that all of them would be available.

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart provided injury updates on injured starters Colbie Young and Drew Bobo ahead of the Sugar Bowl