The Georgia Bulldogs won the SEC Championship against the Texas Longhorns in a thrilling 22-19 overtime finish, ensuring a playoff bye. Coach Kirby Smart expressed concerns over quarterback Carson Beck's injury and criticized SEC scheduling. The College Football Playoff will feature Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State as top seeds, with SMU controversially earning the last at-large spot over Alabama. The playoff's first round is set to begin on Dec. 20-21, with matchups hosted at higher-seeded teams' home stadiums.