Georgia opens -9.5 vs Vols

[sjt18]

going to be very tough game and IF we dont have qb1 even harder and he has to clear but yeah we got beat up Saturday night at some key spots.

That's true but remember the gameplanning will be different with QB2. They'll try to leverage his experience and knowledge of the O vs Nico's talent/playmaking ability.

 

[CPVOL]

If the defense plays like it’s capable of, I think it comes down to turnovers.

 

[Kylo]

They probably are accounting to some degree for Nico not playing.

Tennessee can win with running and defense. Nico is just icing on the cake.

 

[KTrain]

Given the way the D regularly rises to the occasion in big games, Carson Beck isn’t magically going to be a better decision maker next week. I don’t care that they’re coming off a loss. Kirby Smart ain’t out there playing.

Yep, I still have a bit of pause but the 2022 team was relying on the O outscoring UGA. IMO that does not bode well playing in a loud stadium getting offside penalties and staying behind the chains. This 2024 team IMO is just the opposite of the 2022 team. The D does not get abused by the crowd because they are being quiet to let their O bark out the count. This team is a lot different than 2022 we don't have to outscore teams 52 to 49, the D is ten times better, it would not surprise me if we keep them under the 20 plateau we have done all year and lose 17 to 14 or win 17 to 14. These are 2 entirely different teams from 2022 with the same coaches and same team names. I feel the home field gives UGA 3 to 7 points thus the point spread.

 

[Flipdaddy]

Let’s just be honest, no Tennessee fan in their right mind expects us to win Saturday. Just haven’t played well enough on offense to be convincing. It’s either going to be Georgia playing lights out and beating our brains out because the defense gets worn out or we squeeze out a very very close upset.

 

[FBtime]

Let’s just be honest, no Tennessee fan in their right mind expects us to win Saturday. Just haven’t played well enough on offense to be convincing. It’s either going to be Georgia playing lights out and beating our brains out because the defense gets worn out or we squeeze out a very very close upset.

We will absolutely not get blown out...of that I am certain.

 

[Volfan8282]

Tennessee can win with running and defense. Nico is just icing on the cake.

Not at all confident of that on the road in Athens at night. Nico needs to play and play well for us to win.

 

[90 Vol]

Let’s just be honest, no Tennessee fan in their right mind expects us to win Saturday. Just haven’t played well enough on offense to be convincing. It’s either going to be Georgia playing lights out and beating our brains out because the defense gets worn out or we squeeze out a very very close upset.

I must not be in my right mind, but I expect us to win. We have one loss, Georgia has two. Both of Georgia's losses were to good teams, but one of those losses was to a team that we beat. I expect this to be a rock fight.

 

[AndyMizunogolfer]

This line at 8.5-9.5 is kind of wild. I will say that CJH has struggled on the road. You know the crowd is going to really rowdy. Their success as of late has really fueled a different vibe in Athens. They went from thinking they were good to knowing they were good.

This game is going to be a battle for both sides though. I expect this to be a low scoring game. My hope is that we take the training wheels off for Nico. Our offensive play calls for the most part have been predictable. CJH taking the ball out of Nico's in more than one game now is kind of odd honestly.

 

[EastTNVol6240]

Lethargic? I am sorry, but no.

We are moving the ball with relative ease every game. We've had over 400 yards of offense in each of the last 3 games. We just keep shooting ourselves in the foot when we get into scoring position. Between turnovers on the opposite side of the 50 yard line and missed FGs alone, we've left at least 40-50 points on the field since the Oklahoma game. The kicking game did a great job righting the ship this past weekend, but we still turned the ball over twice inside the 5 yard line (granted one of those was on downs).

We have to take better care of the ball (specifically Sampson and Nico). Nico is doing better at that lately, but he still has the occasional "What are you doing?" sort of play.

Well unfortunately for us no one takes score with yards accumulated.

 

[Carp]

Well unfortunately for us no one takes score with yards accumulated.

This is you missing the point.

If the offense was lethargic, we wouldn't be moving the ball. And we certainly wouldn't have the 8th ranked offense in the nation.

 

[NetworkVol]

This is a dangerous game. I hope we play well but more so I really hope if we take the lead that uga players don't start playing dirty to catch back up. They haven't lost 3 games in how many seasons?? I could see them doing some shady stuff, they've done it before. Campbell's knees are already bad. Nico is still young and thin. I'm not saying play scared, I'm just praying for no injuries, especially intentional ones.

 

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

The line seems accurate but even UGA’s signature win came with three INTs from Beck and 30 points off of 4 turnovers from Texas.

We have to play to protect the ball and we will have a shot. Beck is vulnerable as well, as UGAs OL was lost against Ole Miss. WE have just as good of a DL if not better.

 

[EastTNVol6240]

This is you missing the point.

If the offense was lethargic, we wouldn't be moving the ball. And we certainly wouldn't have the 8th ranked offense in the nation.

Don’t piss on me and try to convince me it’s raining. I see your side but the offense ain’t been great. Up until last week we couldn’t find it within ourselves to score in the first half. On the road, night game in Georgia, given our road performances, that line isn’t a slap in the face. That’s the point. With that said I do think we’re capable of winning that game if our offense shows up.

 

[Carp]

Don’t piss on me and try to convince me it’s raining. I see your side but the offense ain’t been great. Up until last week we couldn’t find it within ourselves to score in the first half. On the road, night game in Georgia, given our road performances, that line isn’t a slap in the face. That’s the point. With that said I do think we’re capable of winning that game if our offense shows up.

Again, that has more to do with turnovers than being "lethargic."

I don't really have a problem with the line. In fact I hope it grows higher so I can make some easy money. My main point of contention is that the offense is far from lethargic.

 

[Vol4ever]

I hate to say it but before I believe we can play with Georgia I have to see it.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

As much as I hate Georgia, I really wanted them to beat Ole Miss. This is going to be a playoff elimination game for them now and they are going to come out playing their "A" game.

They do look more vulnerable this year than any recent season and we match up better than in the past, but going to be a difficult game regardless.

Every week is a playoff elimination game. After they lost their 1st game, they had zero room for error, same with us.

 

[superdave1984]

I think uga is going to be mad, and pressing to make big plays. They know they need to win out and do it in style. Otherwise they might not get in. I think we can take advantage of that and get some turnovers that swing the game in our favor.

 

[airvols]

Until we beat someone respectable on the road, I get it!

 

[Volfrombirth1965]

Saban and Kirby both beat the piss out of whoever they play the week after a loss.

You lost your darn mine, GBO

 

[GroverCleveland]

UGA's receivers cannot catch, the QB thinks more about his car and model girlfriend and the defense shows up about every third or forth game.

Vols break the drought and punch their ticket to the SECCG.

 

[volfan102455]

Let’s just be honest, no Tennessee fan in their right mind expects us to win Saturday. Just haven’t played well enough on offense to be convincing. It’s either going to be Georgia playing lights out and beating our brains out because the defense gets worn out or we squeeze out a very very close upset.

Depends upon which UT and which UGA teams shows up.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Tennessee can win with running and defense. Nico is just icing on the cake.

Disagree. If UGA doesn’t really need to worry about the passing game, then we aren’t gonna be able to just line up and run and win. This isn’t a Kent State defense. If Nico doesn’t play and doesn’t play GREAT, we will not win this game.

Take the OM game. They ran for 134. Our run game is much better no doubt. However, UGA couldn’t just stack the box because Dart will kill you with the pass.

 

[Kylo]

Disagree. If UGA doesn’t really need to worry about the passing game, then we aren’t gonna be able to just line up and run and win. This isn’t a Kent State defense. If Nico doesn’t play and doesn’t play GREAT, we will not win this game.

Take the OM game. They ran for 134. Our run game is much better no doubt. However, UGA couldn’t just stack the box because Dart will kill you with the pass.

I respectfully disagree with your disagree. Nico needs about a B game for Tennessee to win. Defense needs an A.

 

[Gatlinburgvol]

I don’t think dawgs are mad but are not confident about facing Tennessee. Vols will win this game!