Georgia Bulldogs Biggest Key: Defense
Come up with a stop on the longer drives. It’s hard to nitpick the 2020 Georgia defense.
The Bulldog defense held one drive inside the 20 without points, but it was a big one – a missed field goal in Cincinnati’s 24-21 loss in the Chick-fil-A Peach.
22 trips in the red zone, 21 trips that ended in opponent scores, including three Alabama touchdowns and three more from the Gators. Worst of all, out of the 20 times teams got inside the 20 over the final seven games, 14 ended in touchdowns.
On defense, the secondary is scrambling to replace NFL draftees Eric Stokes, Tyson Campbell, Richard LeCounte and Mark Webb. Cornerback D.J. Daniel signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent and defensive back Tyrique Stevenson transferred to Miami.
Georgia added safeties Tykee Smith and Derion Kendrick via the transfer portal there may be some growing pains early as the back end learns to play together. In contrast, UGA’s front seven is as nasty as ever. Defensive tackles Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter and Devonte Wyatt return along with edge rushers Nolan Smith and Adam Anderson. Add Nakobe Dean and Channing Tindall at the linebacker spots, and the Dawgs look to have one of the best defensive fronts in the country.
Fiutak also listed Georgia’s key player to a successful season and Georgia’s key game.
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