8. Penn State Nittany Lions vs. 9. Georgia Bulldogs
Suddenly, the Georgia Bulldogs don't look like the imposing force everyone thought they would be. Georgia barely escaped Lexington with a win and came up short in their comeback attempt versus the Alabama Crimson Tide last week. With road games at Texas and Ole Miss on the horizon, they risk falling completely out of favor with the CFP committee. Nevertheless, we're giving them the benefit of the doubt and installing them as the ninth seed in our bracket.
As they always are, the Penn State Nittany Lions' defense was up to the challenge against the 19th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini last week. After scoring on their opening drive, Illinois mustered less than 150 yards the rest of the way, falling into Penn State's defensive traps.
Playing on the road puts the Bulldogs at a significant disadvantage in the postseason, particularly against Penn State. They'll need to start their climb up the standings to salvage a home playoff game or risk losing their spot altogether.
National Championship Odds: Penn State +1800, Georgia +550
