Expectations for the Bulldogs continue to grow as we get closer to kickoff versus Clemson in Charlotte. A large reason is quarterback J.T. Daniels, who went undefeated as the starter last season while putting up big numbers. Daniels threw for 1,231 yards (67.3%) and 10 touchdowns with only two interceptions in just four games.
College Football News’ Pete Fiutak recently listed Georgia’s keys to success for the 2021 college football season, and the first key has plenty to do with Daniels.
Georgia Bulldogs Biggest Key: Offense
Georgia, you know that downfield pass thing you discovered with JT Daniels …
Georgia went 17 straight games without averaging ten yards per pass. Daniels stepped in, and boom. The offense averaged well over ten yards per throw in three of the last four games, with the lone outlier a layup win over South Carolina when the ground game rumbled for well over 300 yards.
The running game will be terrific, the defense will be outstanding, and the pieces are there – even with George Pickens hurt – to keep pushing the ball deep.
Open it up and good things will happen.
Many of the Bulldogs top offensive weapons joined Daniels in California for offseason workouts, which should add continuity to an offense that is still new to some. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken is entering his second year after a bumpy first season. Players didn’t benefit from spring football and summer training in 2020, but the schedule is back to normal this year and Dawgs will have every opportunity to get reps.
This year, Georgia added another threat in LSU transfer Arik Gilbert, who will line up at wide receiver and lessen the blow of losing George Pickens to a torn ACL.
The second key revolves around Georgia’s defense….