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THE DAWG BONES
GEORGIA VS TEXAS CHRISTIAN
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DAWG BONES OFFENSE: GEORGIA
Through 14 games, Georgia is ranked 8th in total offense, averaging 495
yards per game. TCU ranks an impressive 13th averaging over 474 yards
a contest. TCU actually ranks a few spots ahead of Georgia in passing
efficiency. Both teams are equally balanced in rushing and passing and
both average over 200 yards a game on the ground. Georgia’s depth,
however, gives them the advantage here. The Bulldogs, especially at
receiver and running back, have the luxury to rotate in many players,
keeping others fresh. TCU, despite their talent, doesn’t share this
advantage.
DAWG BONES DEFENSE: GEORGIA
After giving up big plays through the air to both LSU and Ohio State,
Georgia’s vaunted defense slipped to 11th in yards allowed, currently
conceding an average of about 305 yards per game. In comparison, TCU
ranks 80th allowing nearly 400 yards per contest. Georgia’s defense is
elite, ranking second in 3rd down defense and fifth in points allowed
(14.79) per game. TCU does have the defensive edge in turnover margin
and ranks in the top 20 in that category. TCU will need to produce some
turnovers, as they did against Michigan, to pull off the upset. After
giving up a combined total of 71 points and over 1000 yards in the last
two games, expect Georgia’s defense to rebound with a strong showing
against a talented TCU offense.
DAWG BONES SPECIAL TEAMS: EVEN
The Dawgs’ kicking game has been consistently excellent all season.
However, Jack Podlesny did miss a couple of long field goal attempts
against Ohio State. TCU’s field goal kicker, Griffin Kell, is a good one
and has converted 17/19 attempts on the season, including a long of
54 yards. TCU’s punter, Jordy Sandy, averages about 40 yards a kick,
while Brett Thorson is averaging nearly 45 yards a boot for Georgia.
TCU’s electric punt returner, Derius Davis, has returned two punts for
touchdowns this season. Meanwhile, Kearis Jackson has taken over
Georgia’s punt return duties from the hobbled Ladd McConkey. Jackson
is more than capable of making a big play in the return game.
DAWG BONES COACHING: GEORGIA
This year, Kirby Smart has led Georgia to a No. 1 ranking, an SEC crown,
and their third National Championship game appearance in the last five
years. Smart is undoubtedly one of the top coaches in the country and
never fails to have Georgia prepared for its biggest games. TCU’s coach,
Sonny Dykes, is one of the most respected coaches in the game. Dykes
was Mike Leach’s offensive coordinator at Texas Tech and served as head
coach at Louisiana Tech, California and SMU before becoming TCU’s
coach in November 2021. Dykes swept the major national Coach of the
Year awards in his first season at the program’s helm. Smart is still the
current gold standard for coaches and gets the edge here.
DAWG BONES OVERALL: GEORGIA
Georgia is a 13.5-point favorite over TCU in one of the more lopsided
National Championship game betting lines in recent memory. However,
TCU welcomes the underdog role and showed Michigan that they have
plenty of toughness and polish to compete with anyone. This game may
be closer than some think, but the Dawgs have the advantage of playing
in this game just one year ago. There’s no question the Bulldogs have the
better roster, and the Dawgs’ CFP National Championship experience
should give them the advantage.
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