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Georgia Tech (9-2) at Georgia (7-4) 3:30 PM EST CBS Saturday, November 25th
Why to Watch: While this might not be a rivalry to anyone outside of Georgia, and the Bulldogs might have a bigger beef with Florida and Tennessee, this is still a good grudge match. Georgia Tech has bigger fish to fry next week with the ACC championship game, but first it's looking for the first win over Georgia since 2000. If the Dawgs were ever ripe for the picking in the rivalry, this is the time with a team struggling to find any sort of consistency. It was able to thump Auburn with its best performance of the year to turn the season around after a stunning loss to Kentucky, and a win over Tech would mean a nine-win season is still possible. The Yellow Jackets don't just need this game, the ACC does, too. If Tech ends up as the ACC champion, a loss to an SEC also-ran isn't going to look good on a national scale.
Why Georgia Tech Might Win: Can The Georgia offense show up two games in a row? Auburn went through the motions on defense and got picked apart, and run over, by Matthew Stafford. The Dawg balance was as good as it's been all season long, but there were three fumbles adding to a rough season hanging on to the ball. Georgia Tech is fantastic at limiting mistakes and great at forcing turnovers, so it'll be a shock if it doesn't finish +2 in turnover margin. The Dawgs aren't going to be able to run the ball this week like they were able to at Auburn, so Stafford has to be sharp. Unfortunately, Tech is seventh in the nation in pass efficiency defense.
Why Georgia Might Win: The Yellow Jacket offense isn't exactly going to light up any Christmas trees. Even with Calvin and James Johnson making several big plays, the passing game is mediocre at best. The Georgia secondary has the athleticism and talent to put the clamps down on the Johnson's and should force Tech QB Reggie Ball into one of his patented 36% passing days. Also, remember where Tech's head might be. This might be a rivalry game, but next week's game is more important.
Who to Watch: Will Georgia have anyone to run the ball? Danny Ware appears to be good to go after suffering a knee/ankle injury against Auburn, while Kregg Lumpkin is fighting through a knee problem. These two have be more than just consistent, they need to carry the offense to keep the Tech linebackers from teeing off on Stafford. The freshman has to limit his mistakes. He didn't throw any picks and was efficient against Auburn, and Georgia won. He threw eight interceptions in the previous three games, and Georgia lost to Kentucky and Florida and barely beat Mississippi State.
What Will Happen: Tech will take home the Governor's Cup with a balanced offense, a oh-my-goodness touchdown catch from Calvin Johnson, and a swarming day from the defense.
CFN Prediction: Georgia Tech 26 ... Georgia 17 ... Line: Georgia -2
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Deck the Halls) ...3
Why to Watch: While this might not be a rivalry to anyone outside of Georgia, and the Bulldogs might have a bigger beef with Florida and Tennessee, this is still a good grudge match. Georgia Tech has bigger fish to fry next week with the ACC championship game, but first it's looking for the first win over Georgia since 2000. If the Dawgs were ever ripe for the picking in the rivalry, this is the time with a team struggling to find any sort of consistency. It was able to thump Auburn with its best performance of the year to turn the season around after a stunning loss to Kentucky, and a win over Tech would mean a nine-win season is still possible. The Yellow Jackets don't just need this game, the ACC does, too. If Tech ends up as the ACC champion, a loss to an SEC also-ran isn't going to look good on a national scale.
Why Georgia Tech Might Win: Can The Georgia offense show up two games in a row? Auburn went through the motions on defense and got picked apart, and run over, by Matthew Stafford. The Dawg balance was as good as it's been all season long, but there were three fumbles adding to a rough season hanging on to the ball. Georgia Tech is fantastic at limiting mistakes and great at forcing turnovers, so it'll be a shock if it doesn't finish +2 in turnover margin. The Dawgs aren't going to be able to run the ball this week like they were able to at Auburn, so Stafford has to be sharp. Unfortunately, Tech is seventh in the nation in pass efficiency defense.
Why Georgia Might Win: The Yellow Jacket offense isn't exactly going to light up any Christmas trees. Even with Calvin and James Johnson making several big plays, the passing game is mediocre at best. The Georgia secondary has the athleticism and talent to put the clamps down on the Johnson's and should force Tech QB Reggie Ball into one of his patented 36% passing days. Also, remember where Tech's head might be. This might be a rivalry game, but next week's game is more important.
Who to Watch: Will Georgia have anyone to run the ball? Danny Ware appears to be good to go after suffering a knee/ankle injury against Auburn, while Kregg Lumpkin is fighting through a knee problem. These two have be more than just consistent, they need to carry the offense to keep the Tech linebackers from teeing off on Stafford. The freshman has to limit his mistakes. He didn't throw any picks and was efficient against Auburn, and Georgia won. He threw eight interceptions in the previous three games, and Georgia lost to Kentucky and Florida and barely beat Mississippi State.
What Will Happen: Tech will take home the Governor's Cup with a balanced offense, a oh-my-goodness touchdown catch from Calvin Johnson, and a swarming day from the defense.
CFN Prediction: Georgia Tech 26 ... Georgia 17 ... Line: Georgia -2
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Deck the Halls) ...3