Georgia football wants to play in SEC championship game, not be ‘a very scared team’

Georgia's head coach, Kirby Smart, emphasized the importance of competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship game despite injury risks, following the team's 16-9 victory over Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs, now with an 11-1 record, lost starting center Drew Bobo to a lower leg injury during the game. Smart dismissed the notion of avoiding the SEC championship to prevent injuries, recognizing the game’s significance and its role in the path to a national championship.

Georgia's participation in the SEC championship hinges on the outcomes of upcoming games, with Texas needing to defeat Texas A&M or Auburn needing to beat Alabama. Both Texas A&M and Alabama are favored but face away games against rivals. Despite uncertainties about its next game, Georgia is likely to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP), with a current ranking of No. 4. The team could potentially play next in the SEC championship, the CFP first round in December, or wait until January if receiving a first-round