WEEK 12: Texas at Georgia

[UT1983]

And Sark has a winning record after a bye week.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

ESPN Analytics Predict Matchup Between No. 10 Texas & No. 5 Georgia​

The Longhorns and Bulldogs are set to face in a top-10 matchup with a College Football Playoff birth potentially on the line for both teams.

The Texas Longhorns will take on the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., inside Sanford Stadium, in Athens, Ga.

After dropping both games to the Bulldogs last season, Texas looks to bounce back and upset Georgia on the road.

ESPN Analytics released their statistics and predictions for the highly anticipated weekend matchup.

Texas vs Georgia Analytics​

The Longhorns open up as 6.5-point underdogs against Georgia, and they have a 40.2% chance to win, according to ESPN Analytics.

The Bulldogs only have three home losses since the 2021 season, all coming from the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Georgia’s one loss this season was at home against Alabama, where they lost a narrow 24-21 game.

On the other hand, Texas has lost two of the five away or neutral sight games this season to Ohio State and Florida.

The two games against the Bulldogs last year didn't go exactly as Texas wanted.

The Longhorns suffered a tough 30-15 loss at home in the two teams’ regular season game.

They once again faced off in Atlanta, Ga., in the SEC Championship game. In a much closer battle, Georgia stunned the Longhorns in an overtime thriller, winning 22-19 on a field goal.

Looking ahead to this year’s game, the teams look much different than last season.

Sophomore quarterback Arch Manning leads the charge for Texas, totaling 2,123 passing yards and 18 passing touchdowns. He is also a threat on the ground, rushing for 203 yards and six touchdowns this season.

Junior quarterback Gunner Stockton has had a great first season as Georgia’s starter, and he has 2,040 passing yards and 15 touchdowns this year.

Georgia’s main advantage is in the ground game. This season, the Bulldogs have rushed for 1,775 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Texas has had struggles with getting the run game going in several games, and the Longhorns have rushed for 1,218 yards and 11 touchdowns this year.

The two programs are very similar in the passing attack. Texas has 177 receptions for 2,215 yards and 19 touchdowns. Georgia has 188 catches for 2,152 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Defensively, Texas has a clear advantage. The Longhorns rank No. 6 in the SEC Conference in total defense, while Georgia ranks No. 9.

Texas plays best when they can protect the quarterback, and with a revamped offensive line and a Georgia defense that struggles getting pressure, the Longhorns have a shot to show out offensively.

Previewing The Showdown Between Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Bulldogs

Texas and Georgia will face off in Athens for the first time on Nov. 15.

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[texbound]

I like Texas being an underdog. Hope they can play 60 full minutes of clean, hard-nosed football. Make your tackles and block, block, and block.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I like Texas being an underdog. Hope they can play 60 full minutes of clean, hard-nosed football. Make your tackles and block, block, and block.

This Georgia tteam seems much more mortal than the ones we've seen in the past. Defense is not that good. Like 129th in sacks and similar rating for TFLs.

Still, it's Georgia.

Play sound football, don't make mistakes or turnovers, and win the LOS. That will earn us a win.

 

[UT1983]

If Texas can run the ball, they win.

 

[Steelhammer]

I agree. They've had our number in the past. I think if we can get out to a fast start, we have a shot. Just got to go punch them in the mouth.

This is not the Georgia teams of the past. This team has played some close games to teams they shouldn't have played close to. I think they're beatable. But we'll have to play our best game of the year.

If win this game & lose doggies afraid we set home for playoffs. Lose game & beat collie I think we're in. Best if win both,but that iffy

 

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[Sirhornsalot]

The Wednesday night injury reports:

 

[oldhorn2]

Jesus!....y'all act like aggy is the '85 Bears...aggy has played well....give them that, but who is their best win?.....ND!....let that sink in. ND has played 2 teams with a pulse and lost them both! ....and even the loss to aggy was by one point! Aggy will be so overconfident and soft we will be amazed that we gave them any respect at all.


Take the WIN pussies....

 

[oldhorn2]

UGA has some weakness...and it is where we are equipped to take advantage....They have to have a strong run game to make their offense go...no one has been able to run on us yet...at least none of the big boys.

We have a better pass rush....by far...... We do have a great chance this game.

 

[dallaslonghorn]

Arch is throwing for 400 yds, 3 TDs, and 1 rushing TD

 

[hookemhorb]

UGA has some weakness...and it is where we are equipped to take advantage....They have to have a strong run game to make their offense go...no one has been able to run on us yet...at least none of the big boys.

We have a better pass rush....by far...... We do have a great chance this game.

I think our one weakness is the bend but don't break defense. We must have stops on 3rd down and not give them 12 play drives. Georgia will score TDs if we let them give them first and goal.

 

[Sirhornsalot]