Ole Miss defense looks to redeem a humiliating showing against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl

Redemption will be on the minds of Mississippi Rebels defensive players when they meet third-ranked Georgia at Thursday’s Sugar Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.

“We all wanted to play them again,” said Ole Miss defensive back Wydett Williams Jr., whose unit labored through a season-worst performance during a 43-35 loss at Georgia earlier this season. “We’re happy we get to play them.”

Georgia (12-1), the Southeastern Conference champions and third seed in the CFP bracket, and No.