Wake Forest routs SMU 49-7, ends title hopes

SMU’s 49-7 loss to No. 13 Wake Forest ended the Mustangs’ hopes of competing for the ACC title, after major mistakes across offense, defense and special teams. No. 22 Missouri faces No. 1 Georgia with an upset opportunity, but the Tigers will need to limit self-inflicted errors and stay committed to the run, a key part of their identity under coach Eli Drinkwitz. Georgia has a formidable rushing defense, though Auburn’s success on the ground in the Bulldogs’ only loss offers Missouri a possible blueprint. Missouri has often kept the series competitive, including a 30-21 loss in 2023, but its only win over Georgia came in 2013.