The Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3, 0-2 SEC) visit the 2nd-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (6-0, 3-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Sanford Stadium is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Vanderbilt vs. Georgia school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Vanderbilt is playing a 3rd straight game vs. a ranked SEC opponent. Vandy lost the first two, to then-No. 2, now-No. 1 Alabama 55-3 Sept. 24 and to 9th-ranked Ole Miss 52-28 last Saturday. The Commodores are led by freshman QB AJ Swann, who has completed 62.7% of his passes (69 of 110) with 8 TDs, no picks but just 848 passing yards. WR Will Sheppard leads the Commodores in receptions (35), receiving yards (452) and TD catches (8).
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Georgia comes into this game looking to reclaim its top ranking – it dropped to No. 2 after a close 26-22 win at Missouri 2 weeks ago. Many believe the Bulldogs will repeat as national champions. While the schedule will be tougher on the backend, Georgia’s lone game vs. a ranked opponent so far came in its opener, an astounding 49-3 rout of then-No. 12 Oregon. The Bulldogs are led by returning QB Stetson Bennett (69% completion rate, 1,744 passing yards, 5 passing TDs and 5 rushing TDs) and star sophomore TE Brock Bowers'(22 receptions, 378 yards, 2 TDs).