Georgia football’s offense struggled mightily at times against Alabama in their SEC Championship Game loss to Alabama, and Bulldog fans are placing most of the blame on offensive coordinator Mike Bobo.
Things started well enough for the Bulldog offense. Their first drive of the game was an 8-play, 83-yard march that was capped off by a 17-yard Kendall Milton touchdown run.
It was all downhill from there.
Three of the next four Georgia drives ended in punts. Two of those punting drives were 3-and-outs, the other just a five-play possession. Through three quarters, the Bulldogs could only muster 10 points, and Alabama had them doubled up.
Bobo’s offense rallied late to put together a respectable box score, but it was too little, too late. Both of Georgia’s fourth quarter touchdowns came with the Bulldogs down double-digits.
Bulldog fans made their feelings on Bobo loud and clear:
Did Mike Bobo fall asleep after the first drive???
— UGA Football Recruiting (@FSFJasonDC) December 2, 2023
Mike Bobo and the offense have had every opportunity to take control of this game. They’ve failed every time.
— Harris Wilson (@harriswiIson) December 2, 2023
Mike Bobo haters gonna have a field day after this one. Win or lose.
— Coach Trill Belichick (@CoachTrillBill) December 2, 2023
Mike Bobo going with the short field tosses is a disease he cannot cure 😭
— Pablo Escobarner (blue check) (@PabloEscoburner) December 2, 2023
Bobo’s play calling on 3rd down has regressed in this game
— Michael Collins (@MCFanSided) December 2, 2023
One of the pivotal moments of the game came with 2:14 left in the third quarter. At Georgia’s own 17-yard line, Bobo called a reverse that resulted in a fumble, giving Alabama the ball at the Bulldog 11.
Carson beck lmaooooo pic.twitter.com/SQ3Tn6nxXf
— John (@iam_johnw) December 2, 2023
While the fatal flaw of the play was the execution by Beck, there is a massive risk in getting cute that close to your own end zone.
Why the effing eff are you calling razzle dazzle stuff that close to your own goal line?
— Michael Collins (@MCFanSided) December 2, 2023
Mike Bobo has been criticized by Georgia fans since the first weekend of the season, and while the immense talent on the Bulldog offense has overwhelmed opponents throughout the season, Bobo’s playcalling flaws have shown up time and time again.
Those flaws are especially evident in a game like this. Beating Alabama is about more than talent, and Saturday’s result proved that. Bobo lost the schematic battle against the Tide, and it was the biggest factor in Georgia losing the war.