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The Bulldogs marched to the Tide 20-yard line before quarterback Carson Beck threw an interception that sealed the loss.

In the end, the game mostly confirmed what we already knew rather than revealing new truths. For at least one half each, Alabama and Georgia looked like top-five teams, and a rematch in the SEC title game or the College Football Playoff could await.

For Ole Miss, however, Saturday might have been a reality check.

The Rebels went 4-0 in their non-conference games, winning by an average of 49.5 points. Then they faced an SEC opponent and their potent offense seemed a little more boring.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart went 18 of 27 for 261 yards and a touchdown and was sacked four times. Running back Henry Parrish Jr. managed 62 yards and a score on 13 carries.

Even if Caden Davis hits his 48-yard field goal in the final minute of the game and Ole Miss wins in overtime, the team’s performance is a worrisome sign with LSU, Oklahoma and Georgia all ahead on the schedule.

Ole Miss wasn’t the only undefeated team to fall in Week 5.

Illinois lost 21-7 to Penn State. Utah ultimately couldn’t overcome the effects of quarterback Cam Rising’s absence and lost 23-10 to Arizona. And Louisville’s late comeback failed in a 31-24 loss to Notre Dame.

The Fighting Illini probably performed the worst, as they only mustered 219 yards against the Nittany Lions. Their surprise attempt appeared to be perfected late in the first half when they turned a 1st-and-goal from Penn State’s 2-yard line into a missed 45-yard field goal.

Looking ahead to Week 6, there is no matchup on the schedule as colossal as Alabama versus Georgia.

The most notable matchup will take place in College Station, Texas, where Texas A&M hosts Missouri, 4-0. Iowa’s move to Ohio State could also be interesting, as the Hawkeyes have played close games against the Buckeyes in the past.