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Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) runs with the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
The No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs play the No. 1 Texas Longhorns is Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The winner of the Georgia-Texas game will have an inside track to advance to the 2024 SEC championship game.
Georgia enters the Texas game as slight underdogs. The Bulldogs have looked much more inconsistent compared to Texas to start the season. Yes, Georgia has played a challenging schedule, but Georgia simply has not been as dominant as Texas.
Here’s why Texas will defeat Georgia football
Turnovers
Texas has a turnover margin of plus-3. The Longhorns have forced 11 turnovers this season and have eight total giveaways.
Georgia has a turnover margin of minus-1. Georgia has only forced five turnovers this season. UGA quarterback Carson Beck has all six of Georgia’s turnovers this year, but two of them were not necessarily his fault. We think Georgia, who had four turnovers in its last road game, loses the turnover battle again in this one.
Texas has a better offensive line
“The better offensive line in this game is Texas,” said college football expert Joel Klatt. “They’re more experienced, they’re healthier and I just think that they’re better overall.”
Georgia is missing offensive guard Tate Ratledge, but the Bulldogs have struggled rushing at times this season. In fact, Texas rushes for 55.0 more yards per game than Georgia (189.0 to 134.0 rushing yards per game).
Texas’ offensive line has allowed just six sacks this season, which is second-best in the SEC. The Longhorns have a number of NFL prospects on their offensive line including tackles Kelvin Banks Jr. and Cameron Williams.
Texas has a better pass rush
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Author : UGA Wire
Publish date : 2024-10-18 15:39:31
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