Sugar Bowl Preview: Longhorns try for elusive 10th win against elite Georgia team

Just days after the College Football Playoff semifinal games, it’s Texas’ turn to take to the national stage. The Longhorns meet the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.

After a loss to Alabama in the SEC championship game, Georgia was bumped to No. 5 in the poll, trailing undefeated Notre Dame and Big 12 champion Oklahoma. But if anything, the semifinal results have given the Bulldogs even more to play for. The Fighting Irish were stomped by No. 2 Clemson 30-3, and Oklahoma had to score 24 second half points only to fall 45-34 to Alabama. Georgia players then took to twitter to share their displeasure with not being selected.