Saturday’s matchup against UMass may not be the most exciting on paper, but it presents Georgia with some reasonable goals to accomplish.
Continue last week’s momentum
After Georgia’s 31-17 win against No. 11 Tennessee last week, Georgia enters the UMass game with momentum. The Tennessee game was arguably Georgia’s most complete performance. The defense pitched a shutout in the second half and Carson Beck being dialed it up. Many think Georgia could have a sense of taking it easy against UMass, but if Georgia wants to be part of the nation’s elite, then execute with the same mindset they had against Tennessee.
Get the young guys in
If UGA’s starters can take care of business, then there will be a chance to see the young guys. Everyone knows about freshmen KJ Bolden, Chris Cole, and Nate Frazier, but freshman wide receiver Nitro Tuggle is gaining playing time and UMass should provide more of a chance to see the younger guys. Running back Chauncey Bowens, linebacker Justin Williams, and cornerback Ellis Robinson IV are three freshman players to watch.
No injuries
Georgia has been hit with the injury bug all season. UGA will be without two starters this Saturday. Staring running back Trevor Etienne and wide receiver Dillon Bell are out for the UMass game. There’s no doubt head coach Kirby Smart wants to leave the UMass game with no injuries ahead of the Georgia Tech game on Friday.