The No. 1 Texas Longhorns and No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs are set for a monumental SEC showdown on Saturday, October 19, at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

This highly anticipated game will be broadcast live in primetime, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 PM EST. The match represents a critical point in the season for both teams, as Georgia aims to regain ground in the SEC title race, while Texas looks to continue its undefeated streak and cement its position as the top-ranked team in the country​.

Texas enters the game with a 6-0 record, riding high after a dominant 34-3 victory over Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. Georgia, currently 5-1, is looking to bounce back after a close call against Mississippi State. Both teams feature high-powered offenses, but Texas’ defense, ranked among the best in the nation, will face its toughest test yet against Georgia’s balanced attack​.

This game is expected to have significant implications for the College Football Playoff. Texas’ quarterback Quinn Ewers has been pivotal in leading the Longhorns to their best start since 2009, while Georgia’s defensive front will be tasked with disrupting Ewers’ rhythm to keep their playoff hopes alive​.

For those following the SEC, this matchup could determine much of the conference’s playoff future, as the winner will likely control its own destiny heading into the latter half of the season. ESPN’s College GameDay will be in Austin to cover the buildup, heightening the anticipation for one of the biggest games of the season​.