SEC Football: Previewing 2021 bowls for 13 postseason-bound teams

Dec 4, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates his rushing touchdown with tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19) during the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13)News Joshua L Jones /

Georgia (Orange Bowl — College Football Playoff)

ESPN. Friday, Dec. 31. 814. . 7:30 PM ET. 811. 12-1. 12-1

The Bulldogs head into bowl season 12-1, unable to beat Alabama in the SEC Championship Game though everyone thought that they had it in the bag. It appears Kirby Smart is still struggling to win the big game and that may continue through to the College Football Playoff.

On the other side is a Michigan team who has one loss as well, theirs to Michigan State, and finally found their win over their rival Ohio State. Does Michigan have what it takes to match up with an SEC team that has dominated every game of theirs, outside of the conference championship?

Prediction: Georgia

Kentucky (Citrus Bowl)

833. . 1 PM ET. 9-3. 10-3. 878. ABC. Saturday, Jan. 1

Iowa has an extremely strong defense and has shown that in many of their games. It is how they got into the Big Ten Championship Game. However, they struggled with Michigan.

Kentucky has finally figured out how to have a functional offense, but I’m not convinced that they are going to be able to keep that offense going against a defense like Iowa’s. The Wildcats are pretty proud of themselves for even making this bowl, but I feel like it stops there.

Prediction: Iowa

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