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Do you know why Kirby Smart is keeping Georgia's starting quarterback decision close to his vest? Because the Dawgs have no good options. Either they go with inexperienced and inexperienced players against a talented Auburn team, or they throw JT Daniels out there coming off a lengthy recovery from an injury with one week of practice behind a suspect offensive line. The Tigers may not be one of the top three or four SEC contenders this year, but Gus Malzahn does have a quarterback he trusts in Bo Nix. With Chad Morris now in tow as offensive coordinator, I expect a creative game plan against arguably the best defense in the nation. Unless that Georgia defense is going to be other-worldly and maybe add a touchdown of its own, I love this line at over a touchdown. UGA should be a 3-point favorite.
Auburn beat Kentucky 29-13 last week, but averaged only 5.7 yards per play and lacked explosiveness on offense. If not for three Kentucky turnovers, that game could have turned out differently. Also, the Auburn offensive line was a legit concern for the team coming into the season, and I didn't see a lot last week that alleviated those concerns. Now they'll be facing what might be the best defense in the country, and I fear that Bo Nix could find himself hurried to make decisions.
What an amazing comeback last week by the Georgia Bulldogs. It was on the strength of a defense led by star S Richard LeCounte, who made a pair of interceptions, that they knocked off Arkansas. However, it was not lost on me that the Bulldogs' offense looked completely out of whack and inconsistent. Auburn has the better QB in this game in Bo Nix, and its offense was able to kick it into gear in the second half against Kentucky. I'm trusting the Tigers.
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV has limited upside and I’ll believe that JT Daniels is going to play when I see it. Meanwhile, Auburn made tremendous halftime adjustments in the win over Kentucky. All Auburn has to do is get to 20 on the stout Georgia defense to not only cover, but win outright.