The upcoming Orange Bowl in Miami on December 30 will feature a showdown between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida State Seminoles. After a setback in the SEC Championship game against Alabama, the Bulldogs are eager to rebound. On the other hand, the Seminoles clinched the ACC title and capped off an impressive season with an unblemished 13-0 record. The Georgia Bulldogs’ aspirations for a third consecutive national championship have come to an end but they are looking to redeem themselves at the Orange Bowl.
What? Georgia vs. Florida State, Orange Bowl 2023
When? Saturday, December 30, 2023, 4:00 PM ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Following Georgia’s defeat to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game, the College Football Playoff committee opted not to include them in the selection. On Sunday afternoon, the committee revealed its choices: No. 1 Michigan, No. 2 Washington, No. 3 Texas, and No. 4 Alabama. ACC champions Florida State secured the No. 5 spot, with Georgia positioned at No. 6. As the first two teams on the outside looking in, Florida State and Georgia are set to go head-to-head in the Orange Bowl.
Georgia Bulldogs
In their final regular season game, the Bulldogs experienced a narrow 27-24 defeat at the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Carson Beck contributed significantly for the Dawgs. He completed 21 of 29 passes (72.4%) for a total of 243 yards, without registering any touchdowns or interceptions. Additionally, he carried the ball eight times for a net loss of 2 yards but managed to score one rushing touchdown.
Kendall Milton carried the ball 13 times, gaining 42 yards at a rate of 3.2 yards per carry. He scored two touchdowns. He also caught one pass for four yards in the passing game. Brock Bowers made his presence felt with five receptions for 53 yards, averaging 10.6 yards per catch against the Crimson Tide.
Georgia Betting Stats
Georgia has a 4-8-1 record against the spread in the current season.
When favored by 14 points or more, Georgia has managed to win twice against the spread. They have a record of 2-7-1 in such situations this year.
In the 13 games played by Georgia this season, six have surpassed the over in terms of total points.
Florida State Seminoles
The Seminoles secured a 16-6 victory over the Louisville Cardinals. Brock Glenn completed 8 of 21 passes for 55 yards, recording no touchdowns and no interceptions in the game for the Noles against the Cardinals. Lawrance Toafili had an impressive performance with 10 carries, accumulating 118 yards at a rate of 11.8 yards per attempt. He scored one touchdown. Johnny Wilson contributed to the passing game with two receptions for 21 yards, averaging 10.5 yards per catch.
Florida State Betting Stats
Florida State has achieved success against the spread this year, securing eight wins in 12 contests.
In terms of total points, six out of the 12 games played by Florida State have exceeded the set totals.
Betting Odds
The Seminoles are two-touchdown underdogs against the Bulldogs and the game’s over/under is 45 points.
The Orange Bowl, held annually in the Miami metropolitan area since January 1, 1935, is a longstanding American college football bowl game. It ranks among the country’s oldest bowl games, standing alongside the Sugar Bowl and the Sun Bowl, and is second in age only to the Rose Bowl, which debuted in 1902 and has run annually since 1916. Originally hosted at Miami Field in the city of Miami, the Orange Bowl relocated to the Miami Orange Bowl stadium in 1938. In 1996, the venue shifted to its present location at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, serving as the home field for both the University of Miami and the Miami Dolphins. Since December 2014, the game has been sponsored by Capital One and officially titled the Capital One Orange Bowl.
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