Nothing beats the tradition of the University of Georgia and Florida traveling to Jacksonville, Florida to play the annual rivalry game. It has been the game that the eventual SEC East Champion would go on to play in the SEC Championship game in Atlanta each year.
This year it has a lot more meaning, with the season on the line for both teams as both come in with just one loss on the season the winner will go on to win the SEC East. The number 8 ranked Georgia Bulldogs will be coming into Jacksonville with aspirations of making it to the College Football Playoffs and bringing home its first National Championship since 1980. The season has not gone to plan so far as many fans planned it out to be. Georgia walks into this game with a 6-1 record. The Dawgs only loss was at the hands of South Carolina who handed Georgia its first loss in an upset inside of Sanford Stadium. The Gamecocks exploited many holes in the Georgia offense and took advantage of them, causing four turnovers. The Gators, however, come into this game with a lot of confidence as the Gators sit with a 7-1 record and sit atop of the SEC East. In an unlikely turn of events, their starting quarterback Feleipe Franks went down with an injury early in the season. His backup Kyle Trask has come in and has played lights out for the Gators as they have only 1 loss. Trask is a better passer than Franks as he has the ability to take the head off a defense with a big and accurate arm. He also has the ability to extend plays with his legs, which could provide some problems for the Georgia defense as they have struggled with mobile quarterbacks in the past. Florida has some explosive weapons on offense one being tight end Kyle Pitts who can be a very dangerous weapon for the Gator offense. Georgia has struggled with receiving tight ends this season as they have struggled to find the answer as to how to guard them. If left uncovered then Pitts will punish Georgia for it. But the biggest pitfall for the Gators right now is that they have not met a defense like the one that Georgia has this season. It is a top 5 defense in College Football as of right now, and they are coming off a shutout win over Kentucky. The Georgia defense has played well this season although they have lacked a consistent pass rush, the secondary and linebackers have stepped up to make big stops in big situations for the Dawgs. With the likely addition of sophomore starting defensive back Tyson Campbell expected to make his return from injury against the Gators. Georgia will be at full strength at defense, as well with the addition of freshman defensive lineman Travon Walker making a return as well. The defense will need a good gameplan to stifle this Florida offense early. But without an effective offense then the Georgia defense will be left stranded to make plays on its own. The Georgia offense has lacked an efficient passing game as the receivers have struggled with press-man coverage and have not been able to create enough separation to make plays available for Jake Fromm. Good news for Georgia is that graduate transfer and star receiver Lawrence Cager is returning from an injury suffered against South Carolina. Cager has made some big plays on third downs for the Dawgs and has been the most reliable target on the field for Jake Fromm. Todd Grantham will have the Gators loading the box at all costs to stop the running game of Georgia. The Gators will force Jake Fromm to put the ball in the air and try to make plays with his inexperienced receivers. The way to counter the loading of the box for the Georgia offense will be the RPOs that was so effective on third downs in the first half against South Carolina. If the defense is loading the box and leaving single man coverage on the wideouts then it is expected that the linebackers will be biting on every RPO that Georgia attempts. If Jake Fromm makes the right reads and finds the open receiver on the outside then it will force Florida to open up the box and commit more men in coverage. The gameplan is simple for the Dawgs on offense. Attack early and often, meaning take shots on first down and force Florida to cover more downfield rather than sitting in the box. Jake Fromm has the arm to hit George Pickens or any receiver on a deep ball, all they have to do is get open. D’Andre Swift will need to have a big game for the Dawgs if they want to pick up a win. If Georgia can open up the running game against the Gators defense then Swift will have a field day against this defense. Georgia’s running backs have been very successful against Todd Grantham defenses. There is no doubt that Swift can have another career day this week on the ground. Georgia has the talent to blow out this Florida team, but the question is will they play good enough to pick up the victory. Georgia has been known to drop big games in the regular season, and it has come back to bite them many times. The difference now is Georgia has already had it’s one hiccup this season. The Playoff committee will be looking towards this game if Georgia has a chance at the Playoffs at the end of the season. It is important that they come out to play, and play hard. Georgia needs to put it all out on the line in Jacksonville. Georgia will win 31-23 in Jacksonville and beat those lousy stinking Gators!
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Head Coach Kirby Smart made it known that Georgia receiver Lawrence Cager would be returning to practice Monday.
Cager, the star receiver that Georgia has leaned on throughout the season. The graduate transfer from Miami has built great chemistry with Jake Fromm on the field, he has been the most impactful player on the field at times for Georgia this season. “Cager, we’re expecting him to be able to practice today,” Smart said Monday in his press conference. But he also let it be known that sophomore defensive back Tyson Campbell is still questionable. Campbell hasn’t been on the game field for the Dawgs since the Arkansas State game, where he suffered an injury in his foot that has held him out since then. Campbell returned to practice for the first time since the injury during the bye week last week. It is very important that Campbell is fully 100%healthy before returning to the field for the Dawgs. Depth at cornerback has not been a problem so far for Georgia. JUCO transfer DJ Daniels has done a great job filling in for Campbell. Daniels has done very well in coverage and has made some big plays in his time filling in. Daniels was the one to bat down the hail mary ball thrown by Ian Book to essentially end the great clash that went down in Sanford Stadium earlier this season. Cager, however, has been dealing with two injuries since South Carolina. Cager was dealing with both rib and shoulder injuries after that game which ended up keeping him out of returning to the game after the first half. Lawrence Cager also sat out of the Kentucky game, he is expected to be back healthy by Saturday. Cager is the best receiver on the roster for Georgia and has led them in receiving before injury sat him out of a game and a half. Also in other great news, freshman standout defensive lineman Travon Walker will be full-go this week for Georgia. Walker has been dealing with a wrist injury since Tennessee. He played very well for the Dawgs to start out the year. He was able to fight his way into the starting rotation during fall camp and rode that momentum into the season. With Georgia getting back some of their top guys for this weekend. It will make life easier for Georgia to gameplan for Florida, Cager has the ability to be a game-changer on offense for the Dawgs. It is also being said that Florida is getting back some key players as well from injuries. One includes Jabari Zuniga, who is a dominant defensive lineman for the Gators. When healthy he can create some problems upfront for Georgia. With Georgia football being on a bye week last weekend it was a great time for the University of Georgia to drop some big news for its fans.
On Thursday last week, it was reported by DawgNation that the ongoing negotiations between Georgia, Florida, and the city of Jacksonville about where will be the home of the rivalry. The three sides finalized an agreement for a short term extension that will involve a substantial increase in revenue. The University of Georgia will bring in $9 million in revenue over a two-year period of the game being played in Jacksonville. That 9 million dollar is much more profitable than the $4 million that would be raked in by a home-and-home series. “The World’s Largest Cocktail Party” will stay in Jacksonville for two more years. Instead of the agreement ending in 2021, this new extension will see the current deal come to a halt in 2023. Not only did Georgia make a smart financial decision that would allow the Athletic Department to bring in more money over a two year period. But Georgia is now pushing for new legislation on the recruiting rules that are applied for this special weekend. It has been made known on multiple occasions by Kirby Smart about the great disadvantage that is created in recruiting due to this game. UGA has only seven home SEC games every two years to recruit to, while others have eight home games. UGA will now be proposing new legislation that will allow more flexibility in recruiting for annual neutral site games. If the NCAA will pass new legislation that would make recruiting more flexible for natural site games it would be more an enticing deal for Coach Smart and his staff. Many of the top recruits would love to be apart of a great tradition like the Georgia-Florida game. The game itself has a reputation for being the most competitive rivalry in College Football. Others would say Texas-Oklahoma is better but the “World’s Largest Cocktail Party” is much more than a football game. It is history and tradition. This new extension is something that needs to happen in order to keep the game in Jacksonville. It was the worst time for a tropical storm to decide and affect a part of the eastern part of the United States. The storm brought heavy rainfall and gusty winds into Sanford Stadium on Saturday.
Georgia was coming off one of the most embarrassing loses in program history, when South Carolina upset number three ranked Georgia Bulldogs in Athens. It was a week for the Dawgs to prove themselves and show what makes them special. The rain and wind made it very hard for the Georgia offense to get off the ground as the talents of Jake Fromm were limited in very bad conditions. A slow first-half performance saw the Dawgs and the Wildcats tied at 0 to end the first half. With the fanbase in uproars about another offensive slow start. Georgia went into the locker room and made adjustments to help them win the game. Georgia outscored Kentucky 21-0 in the second half as the Dawgs dominated on both sides of the ball in the second half. Jake Fromm had a day that he won’t want to remember as he threw for only 35 yards on 9/12 passing for Georgia. The conditions made it very hard for Fromm to throw the ball and wet footballs are never a good solution for anything through the air. With a stagnant passing game, the run game took advantage as they busted open the Kentucky defense. D’Andre Swift rushed for 179 yards, 2 touchdowns on 21 carries for the Dawgs. It was a dominant day on the ground for Georgia. Brian Herrien found his way back on the field with 60 yards and 1 touchdown on just 13 carries. George Pickens led Georgia in receiving with just 35 yards on 4 receptions, as Georgia struggled to get an effective air attack going. The Dawgs defense had a historic day as they held Kentucky off the scoreboard. The Dawgs defense did recover a fumble as well. Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker both led the Dawgs in tackling with 6 total for both. Walker did have a sack on the day for the Dawgs defense. The Georgia defense found a way to stop the Kentucky quarterback who was converted from the receiver position. They were able to stop their whole offense in a dominant performance. Georgia will be heading into a bye week where they will begin to focus on the Florida Gators who are coming off a win against South Carolina. After recent reports and confirmation from Kirby Smart in his Monday Press Conference, it is known that Georgia star wide receiver is doubtful for Saturday’s game against Kentucky.
Lawrence Cager, the graduate transfer from Miami has come to Georgia this past offseason to finish his college career as a Bulldog. He has come into the program and has worked hard for everything he’s gotten so far. Cager has been the most consistent receiver that Georgia has had this season. Cager has been able to use his height to make plays through the air. Fromm is known for liking to throw those back-shoulder passes, and Cager is that guy for Jake to throw them to. This past weekend Cager was Georgia’s go-to receiver as he was the only one open at times. Cager was a beast for Georgia on third downs as he and Fromm were able to connect and move the chains. Cager went down with an injury a little before halftime and wasn’t able to return to the game afterward. It was a huge loss for the Georgia offense as he has been “Mr. Reliable” this year for Jake Fromm. After an offensive performance where Georgia only put up 17 points through two overtime periods, many Georgia fans are upset. Many have started voicing their concern for the coaches that are in charge of the Georgia offense. Offensive Coordinator James Coley has come under intense scrutiny from many fans after the upset Saturday. Many Georgia fans have been calling for his job and are wishing that Kirby Smart will “reinvent the wheel” on offense. It is clear that James Coley doesn’t need to be fired after that performance as many things that could’ve gone wrong, went wrong for the dawgs. After rewatching and breaking down every snap on offense in the first half for Georgia, it is clear that playcalling was not the issue. The playcalling was spot on for Georgia in the first half, as Jake Fromm executed the multiple RPO calls that were made. The South Carolina defense couldn’t just load the box with the RPOs because there is the added threat of Fromm pulling the ball and throwing it. Georgia was able to gain 4 or 5 yards when they would hand it off. When Fromm would pull it and pass the ball, they were still picking up anywhere from 5 to 10 yards. There were multiple slow methodical drives that Georgia had in the first half but was ended by a lack of execution. Georgia was hurt by dropped passes by the wideouts or the occasional misread by Jake Fromm. On 3rd & 5 Georgia was on the verge of putting together a good drive. Georgia put Eli Wolf on a 10-yard crossing route that put him in the middle of the South Carolina defense. Fromm recognized that Wolf had his man beat, and Fromm put in a good pass that went right through the hands of Wolf. It was a good play call by Coley but poor finishing prevented Georgia from continuing that drive. A little later on in the first quarter Georgia was on the verge of the red zone and decided to go for it on fourth down. It was 4th & 6, Georgia went for it and Fromm threw a 50/50 ball to Robertson on a wheel route that so close to being caught. It was a good play call but Fromm made the wrong read as Cager was beating his man on a crossing route that if thrown too would’ve picked up the first down. The Georgia offense wasn’t flawless by any means in the first half. They ended the first half with a Jake Fromm interception returned for six, and Rodrigo Blankenship had a field goal blocked. The RPOs were working for Georgia very early on as South Carolina had to respect the passing game along with the run game. Georgia did a great job of running them, but after a rocky ending to the first half, it seemed like the Georgia offense went away from what was working. Everyone watching the game knew the gameplan for Georgia on offense in the second half as it two runs on first and second down then they would have to throw it on third down. Georgia didn’t even have its best receiver on the field in the second half. So, with Kentucky coming to Athens looking to put one over on the Dawgs who are coming off the program’s worst loss at home in years. It is time for Georgia to find what works and start using it more. Georgia still has three five stars lining up at receiver this week. Freshman George Pickens, Dominick Blaylock, and Junior Demetrius Robertson will be the go-to receivers for Georgia this weekend. Each guy has found their own ways of making plays as they all have a unique skill set. George Pickens has shown that he can be that number one receiver on the depth chart for Georgia. Pickens has the size, speed, and hands of a future NFL receiver. Demetrius Robertson has shown the ability to play in the slot and on the outside for Georgia. He has made plays when targeted by Fromm. Dominick Blaylock is the next great slot receiver for Georgia as his speed and natural ability to make plays makes him very hard to cover. Blaylock has made plays when he is given the ball. Despite not playing in the season opener against Vanderbilt, he (Blaylock) leads the team in yards per reception. Georgia showed in the first half that they were able to create space for their receivers off running RPOs. In fact, curl routes were one of the go-to routes for Georgia on third downs. Curl routes are usually the routes receivers run in an RPO. Pickens made some plays when running a ten-yard curl or a stop and go route. Not every ball thrown to him needs to be a home run ball. Jake Fromm has been known for always taking profit on every play. Fromm has always looked for ways to gain yards on every play, even if it is for minimal yardage. Nothing is wrong when taking a profit. Demetrius Robertson is so versatile that Georgia can use him in any receiver position if they need too. He has been very effective in running those medium routes and taking those for big gains. He has been a reliable redzone target as he is easy to hook up with. Georgia needs to find more ways to use him in the open field more. Dominick Blaylock is that prototypical slot receiver as he can run all those short routes and at any given time and he can turn those short gains into an “explosive” play that Kirby Smart has been wanting all season. Whether or not the Georgia offense can put it all together is the make or break this season. If Georgia can’t fix the problems in the passing game then it will be a long, hard season. Questions will begin to be asked of Coach Smart if he hasn’t shown improvement by the end of this season. It was the usual press conference performance from Coach Smart as he didn’t show too much enthusiasm being up in front of the press. To make matters worse, his team is coming off one of the most embarrassing losses of all-time.
In his 19-minute press conference, Coach Smart was asked a multitude of questions about what went wrong Saturday, and how can the team improve from the mistakes. Coach Smart started off by telling us a little bit about Kentucky, as that is who Georgia will be hosting this Saturday in Athens. Smart said, “Kentucky has a very physical football team.” Smart also noted that his players and staff are ready to move on from the disappointment from this past Saturday. Smart also let it be known that Georgia will be facing another “big” defensive front, as he said, “They have a big front on defense, they had the same thing last year, they have a lot of guys back.” After South Carolina exploited a lot of holes in Georgia’s offensive line it will be intriguing to see if Kentucky will use the same gameplan that the Gamecocks employed and if Georgia will be ready to see some of the same looks. One of the biggest things that I’ve taken from this press conference is when Coach Smart acknowledged his familiarity with the situation that Georgia is in, “Each year we've had to deal it with at different times and with different opponents….” In the past two years, Georgia has had a “hiccup” game and it was against a top teams in the SEC. In years past it was Auburn and LSU, this year it seems like it will be South Carolina. Coach made it very clear throughout his press conference that no team can overcome four turnovers and not creating a single turnover on defense. Smart preached that ball protection will be key for Georgia. We also got some injury updates, as Smart said about Cager, “I don’t think Cager is going to be able to play. He’s going to be out this week. We don’t know for sure.” Also on the offensive line, “Schaffer will be out this week...He’ll be week to week after this week, don’t know when we’ll get him back. Solomon is dinged up. We think he’ll be able to go this week…” This press conference did clear the air on some controversial decisions made by Coach Smart, including the decision not to kick the field goal with eight seconds left in regulation, while in range. Smart said that the “Kick Six” situation did not come across his mind during the game. Coach Smart made it very clear today that he wants to turn the page and be fully focused on Kentucky, and wants to avoid letting South Carolina beat them twice. This weekend will be a chance for Georgia to make a statement and will be a preview for what's to come later on this season. It is no secret that many Georgia fans are still getting over the shock that was handed to its football team, Saturday in between the hedges. A game that will go down in history as the worst performance inside of Sanford Stadium by a Georgia team.
In fact, this was the first Georgia team to be ranked in the top 3 and lose to an unranked opponent at home since 1936. What started out as a slow start for the Georgia offense turned into a nightmare. Will Georgia be in consideration for the College Football Playoffs at the end of the season? Obviously many Georgia fans have expressed their outrage on social media, and some even believe that the Bulldogs shouldn’t even be ranked in the Top 15 after this loss. So does Georgia even deserve to be in consideration for the Playoffs at the end of the season? Yes, if Georgia can finish the season out unbeaten and prove dominance in all of those performances then it would be pretty hard to keep Georgia away from that Top 4. Georgia dropped in the rankings after losing to South Carolina, from 3rd in the polls to 10th. The top seven teams in the country are still undefeated but, there have never been four undefeated teams in the playoffs. Now here’s the thing, Georgia will need the loser of the Alabama-LSU game to lose two games if they want even a chance of making it in the Top 4. Not only that but Georgia will then need to win the SEC Championship and do it in good fashion that shows the committee that they are deserving of a spot. How good is the Offensive Line? Injuries have already started to hurt the Georgia offensive line as left guard Solomon Kindley did play against South Carolina but not at 100 percent after he suffered an injury against Notre Dame. Georgia just got back its right tackle, Isaiah Wilson just a few weeks ago as well. But questions are already being asked about the offensive as they’ve shown to struggle in pass protection. Many are beginning to worry about the lack of pass protection, and what it could mean for Georgia’s season. Jake Fromm took a lot of hits in the loss to South Carolina and with Auburn and Florida both still to come on the schedule, who both have a good front seven it is a concern for those games. Could injuries be catching up to the “Great Wall of Georgia?" Will the Dawgs be able to replace Lawrence Cager? Kirby Smart made it known after the game in his press conference that Cager has been dealing with a separated shoulder for the past few weeks. He has been able to go up to this point as South Carolina was able to deal some blows that kept him out of returning. Cager has shown to be a valuable weapon and a favorite target for Jake Fromm. Cager gives Georgia a height advantage out wide which makes it very hard for defenses to make up for and cover. Cager has been a playmaker at the receiver position that proved difficult to replace when he didn’t return from his injury against the Gamecocks. Is the coaching staff too one-dimensional? Fans have been worried for some time now that the current staff under Coach Smart is too one-dimensional, which makes it easy for teams to out-plan Georgia. We’ve seen it too many times, Georgia teams come so close but so far from winning a National Championship but were a few adjustments and plays away from winning it. Back in the BCS era, there were multiple teams that were just one game away from going to the National Championship. Under Coach Smart, we have seen the likes of Auburn, LSU, Alabama, and Texas key in on the weaknesses of a Georgia team and develop a game plan to exploit those weaknesses. Texas keyed in on the passing game of the Georgia offense in the Sugar Bowl, as they took away the run and forced Fromm to make plays. Texas brought multiple pressures and complex looks that made it hard for Fromm to recognize the coverages and put Georgia in the right plays. Was Jim Chaney the problem? The playcalling these past few weeks have been very reminiscent of the style of play that former Georgia Offensive Coordinator Jim Chaney used to use in his time in Athens. Chaney was criticized for being too conservative and too predictable. The same thing can be said about the offense on Saturday. Even fans knew what was coming on first and second down. The Georgia offense has been getting off to these slow starts in the first half of games until they finally come out to play football. I will give Georgia credit for finding the right plays in the first half on the third downs. James Coley and Fromm both knew that Cager was the best option to go to on third downs, and it worked very well as Cager was able to convert on many third downs. Once Cager left the game Georgia resorted to running the ball on first and second down, which would leave Jake Fromm with the responsibility of picking up a third down. South Carolina knew it was a pass on third downs, so they sent pressure and it made it hard for Georgia to convert without Cager. Georgia’s offensive identity isn’t a problem, it is the coaches that they are putting in place to call plays on offense. James Coley has declined to sit in the box this season which isn’t very unordinary for an offensive coordinator these days. If the playcalling and game-planning don’t change then the results won’t change. Georgia will continue to come so close, but so far from winning a National Championship. The worst loss inside of Sanford Stadium, as the Gamecocks of South Carolina, upset the
Bulldogs of Georgia. A double-overtime loss for Georgia that ended in dramatic fashion, as Rodrigo Blankenship is otherwise known as “Hot Rod” missed the game-tying 42-yard field goal. To make matters even worse for Georgia is the fact that South Carolina had to play their third-string quarterback for the majority of the second half. As Ryan Hilinksi suffered a knee injury that held him out of the game. A game that Georgia was having their worst performance ever under Kirby Smart, they were given some luck as South Carolina had some chances to close out the game, but luck gifted Georgia every chance to win the game. Jake Fromm struggled throughout the game as the South Carolina was sending pressure all-day and made it hard for Fromm to get the ball. The secondary of South Carolina took away options out wide for Georgia, as they closed in on stopping the run game of Georgia at all cost. Fromm, had his worst performance of all time as he threw for 295 yards 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions. Fromm finished the performance with a 34.0 QBR which is the worst he’s ever had in his career. The stats don’t show that the run game was taken away but the film is evident. D’Andre Swift rushed for 113 yards on 22 carries and he had a touchdown. Zamir White finished the game with 44 yards on 12 carries. Notably, Brian Herrien did not play a single snap for Georgia today, as many Dawg fans are asking questions about why he did not play for Georgia in a game like this. George Pickens led the Dawgs in receiving with 98 yards on 7 receptions, as he put up a good performance in bad offensive performance. Demetrius Robertson looked like he was going to be the hero as he made a big touchdown catch in the fourth quarter to tie the game. But it wasn’t too be. Robertson finished with 51 yards on 5 receptions and a touchdown. Lawrence Cager had a dominant first-half performance but his day was ended early with an injury. A great performance from the Georgia defense that proved a lot of doubters wrong as they held South Carolina scoreless in the second half. The defense only gave up one touchdown, which was a broken coverage as Dj Daniel got beat by his receiver, which resulted in a touchdown catch. Not even “Hot Rod” Rodrigo Blankenship could lift Georgia out of the depths of hell, as he had a chance to tie the game in double overtime but he hooked it wide and Georgia lost 20-17. Blankenship had a shocking miss that many are still stunned by. Georgia didn’t deserve to win that game as they played horribly. Georgia was lucky enough to get to overtime with a performance like the one that they had. A disappointing loss to say the least, and one that will hurt the dreams of Georgia fans for the rest of the season. Georgia Offense Playing too Conservative in the First Half, South Carolina Leads 17-10 at the Half10/12/2019 Jake Fromm throws his first interception of the season, as it looked like he was trying to force it to George Pickens but the South Carolina defender jumped on it and took it all the way for a pick-six. South Carolina is leading Georgia at the half with a 17-10 lead.
Georgia has loved playing from behind this season as it seems every week we let the other team take the lead early on before we come out and start playing. The Georgia offense is off to another slow start as they are trying to put it all together offensively. Zamir White and D’Andre Swift have been the stars of the game so far as they are leading Georgia in rushing. Swift has rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown so far in the first half. Zamir White has picked up only 28 yards on 5 carries, as he still looking to break a big run. Jake Fromm has played well in the first half, other than the interception he has done a good job keeping Georgia in good situations on third downs. Fromm has thrown for 129 yards on 14/23 throwing. Fromm has no passing touchdowns to this point. Lawrence Cager has come up big on third downs for Georgia as he has been the go-to target for Jake Fromm. Cager has racked up 48 yards on 4 receptions through the first half. George Pickens is right behind Cager with 36 yards on 3 catches. Georgia needs to do a better job with there play calling as they are trying too many short yardages plays on first and second down, which they are hoping will break for a big play. It has put Georgia into too many third downs which they cannot keep picking up because South Carolina will adjust. The Georgia defense is still struggling in coverage as they have gotten beat over the top. Ryan Hilinski threw a great ball for a touchdown to a wide-open receiver, which Daniels was the defensive back that got beat for Georgia. Since the touchdown, Georgia has adjusted well and held them to that one offensive touchdown as they have a field goal and a defensive touchdown since. After the missed field goal by Blankenship which was blocked at the end of the half. Georgia will go into the half with a 7 point deficit to South Carolina that will get the ball to start the second half.
It is finally Saturday in Athens! The classic city will be welcoming the Gamecocks of South Carolina, who are a team desperately in need of a signature win.
Georgia is coming into Sanford Stadium with one of the best records in College Football as of right now at 5-0, as South Carolina is struggling at 2-3. Will Muschamp will be likely fighting for the security of his job as South Carolina Head Coach. Georgia will be looking to let the Dawgs out on both sides of the ball as they want to take it to South Carolina and send the Dawg fans home happy. Georgia has been trying to put it all together on offense this year as the passing game is heating up with a locked-in leader in Jake Fromm. Fromm, who has been getting adjusted to a new receiving group that has been filled with potential, is starting to show what makes them so special. Jake Fromm will likely be asked to throw in between 2o to 30 passes against a well-respected defensive-minded Head Coach in Will Muschamp who will likely be trying to stop the run at all cost and test the young receivers. Fromm will be continuing being the undisputed leader of this offense as his IQ and ability to read the field is like no other in College Football at the moment. The Georgia rushing attack is off a hot start as a group so far this season, as D’Andre Swift leads the group in rushing with 460 yards on the ground. Brian Herrien isn’t too far behind Swift as he has 251 yards so far, with Zamir White in third with 198 yards so far. Georgia will definitely resort to running heavily as it has been working so far this season, as no one can match the strength and power of the offensive line. But you cannot forget about the receivers out wide for Georgia as at least one of the guys have stepped up in different games so far this season. Lawrence Cager has been building chemistry with Jake Fromm right in front of our eyes. Expect Fromm to continue to dial Cager’s number in big situations. George Pickens is another guy to watch as he has been relatively quiet in the past two games. Expect Georgia to try and get him more involved. The Georgia defense will be looking to continue its streak of not letting up a single rushing touchdown. Defensive Coordinator Dan Lanning will be tested today with the Freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski. The Dawgs defense will need to be dialing up the pressure on the freshman and cause him to make mistakes. Below are your official predictions for today as two readers submitted their predictions for today's game on Twitter. Make sure to follow them both!
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Harrison Reno
Is the founder and author of Top Dawg Blogging. Harrison has been blogging for the past 4 years Archives
April 2020
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