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The 2025 college football season has ended for the SEC, with No. 6 Ole Miss falling to No. 10 Miami 31-27 in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, eliminating them from the College Football Playoff. Ole Miss had previously defeated SEC champion Georgia, ranked No. 3, with a score of 39-34 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl to secure a spot in the semifinals. Georgia, a dominant force in college football over the past decade with five College Football Playoff appearances and two national titles, has faced disappointment in recent seasons, missing a national championship since 2022.

College football analyst Paul Finebaum noted the "hollow feeling" surrounding Georgia's recent performances despite their success in the SEC. Georgia's 2023 season saw them go undefeated in the regular season, but they lost to Alabama in the SEC Championship and were consequently excluded from the College Football Playoff, instead winning the Orange Bowl against Florida State. In 2024, Georgia