Georgia Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2017

ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Jacob Eason #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs throws a pass during their game against the Auburn Tigers at Sanford Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Auburn Tigers 13-7. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

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AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 22: Wide receiver Karel Hamilton #3 of the Samford Bulldogs catches a pass in front of defensive back Jonathon Mincy #6 of the Auburn Tigers on November 22, 2014 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. The Auburn Tigers defeated the Samford Bulldogs 31-7. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

A deserved break for the Dawgs after a tough loss. It should be noted that Samford isn’t a pushover — they finished last season ranked No. 23 in the FCS, and put up 41 points on Mississippi State last season.

Georgia’s defense is much better than Mississippi State’s though, and they won’t allow those numbers. Samford doesn’t have the athletes to match up with UGA’s skill position stars, and the Bulldogs’ offensive line will have little problem carving out holes for Chubb and Michel.

Perhaps there’s a bit of an emotional hangover from the Notre Dame game, but it won’t matter much. Sophomores Brian Herrien and Elijah Holyfield will get the majority of the second-half carries and will combine for over 100 yards. Most importantly, Georgia cruises and improves to 2-1.

Final Score: Georgia 45, Samford 14 (2-1)

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