3 reasons Georgia Football will beat Oregon in Atlanta
By Kathryn Rose
2. Even with the experience of Oregon’s offensive line, the backfield talent won’t be able to get anything going
One of the strengths of the Oregon football team is its offensive line. They have five starters returning, and a few of them have won all-Pac-12 in previous years. Truly, Oregon’s strength & conditioning program should be commended, as at least three of the five starters came in with three-star ratings or below in 24/7’s estimation.
Meanwhile, Georgia’s front four has two guys that will go in the first round of the NFL draft, if early projections are correct.
While Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins and Zion Logue are projected to be the replacements for Travon Walker and Devonte Wyatt, it’s the duo of Nolan Smith and Jalen Carter that the Ducks are going to have serious problems with. Carter is a 3-4 defensive tackle who moves like a 4-3 weakside linebacker. His speed and hand violence will take a lot out of the Oregon line.
Better yet, Nolan Smith should have a speed advantage on the outside and has enough strength to hold linemen back.
Oregon’s offensive line is good, but Georgia’s defensive line is better. That will cause tremendous problems, especially for an inexperienced Oregon football running back corps.