Behind Enemy Lines: Georgia expert answers five questions about the Bulldogs

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We are just about 48 hours out from toe meeting leather in Athens, which means it’s time to go “Behind Enemy Lines”. This week, James Morgan of UGA Wire was kind enough to answer some of the questions I’m sure Longhorn Nation has heading into Saturday night. 

I narrowed in on five questions I was particularly curious about. Check out what he had to say about the Longhorns rolling into Athens: 

What do you feel is the general confidence level around Dawg Nation heading into Saturday? 

I think Georgia fans are pretty confident in this team winning, but they know it will be stressful. The Dawgs have had a lot of close games this season and Texas will likely be another close contest.

What would you say is the defining characteristic of this Georgia football team? 

I think coach Kirby Smart described it best. Georgia is a team that is resilient and “hard to kill” this season. Georgia has overcome a fourth quarter deficit against top-10 opponents, come up with clutch goal line stops and has delivered winning plays when they needed them the most all season with the exception of the Alabama game. 

Which matchup do feel Georgia has a decided advantage? Where do you think Texas has one? 

I think Texas has a better defense than Georgia, but I do like Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton more than Texas quarterback Arch Manning. Stockton takes care of the ball (just two interceptions all season) and has the No. 3 QBR in the country at 89.4. Comparatively, Manning has six interceptions and the country’s No. 59 QBR at 63.1. 

Texas’ top advantage has to be their health. The Longhorns have no players on the SEC availability report, which is unbelievable at this point in the season. Georgia has three starters out for this one (and beyond). 

Who’s a Bulldog player Longhorn fans might not know now, but will by Saturday’s end? 

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen may be the best player in the country and will be involved in a ton of action. If you haven’t heard of him, then watch more college football. He has 75 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks and two forced fumbles this season.

If you’ve heard of him, then two Georgia freshmen that are playing outstanding are offensive linemen Dontrell Glover and Juan Gaston. Both players play on the right side of the Georgia offensive line and are capable of moving opponents out of the picture. They’ll face a big challenge Saturday night!

What’s your score prediction and player of the game? 

Texas has the SEC’s top run defense and allows only 78.2 yards per game. Georgia will be stubborn and try to run against the Longhorns’ physical front. I don’t see Georgia’s defense, especially the pass rush, dominating the Texas offensive line like it did last season. I trust Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton and think he will come up big in the fourth quarter.

Prediction: Georgia 24, Texas 20

This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Behind Enemy Lines: Burning questions answered by Georgia expert

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