The Georgia Bulldogs’ defense hunkered down in 2019, producing one of the greatest and most efficient defensive seasons in the school’s history.
Georgia finished last year ranked No. 1 in the country in overall team defense. It allowed just 12.6 points-per-game (1st in CFB), as well as 276 yards-per-game (3rd in CFB).
The Dawgs’ defense allowed two rushing touchdowns for the entire season, the best in all of college football. The next fewest rushing touchdowns allowed was more than double that: Oregon allowed five.
This is about the best you can possibly expect out of a defense playing against such a tough schedule, but for Georgia linebacker Monty Rice, it is two touchdowns too many.
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— Monty Rice (@RiceMonty) May 17, 2020
Rice led the Bulldog defense last year with 89 total tackles, 50 of those solo. He also deflected three pass attempts.
Rice is still not satisfied even after a historic season by Kirby Smart’s defense. Georgia can count on veterans Jordan Davis, Malik Herring and Devonte Wyatt to lead, while Nakobe Dean and Nolan Smith are expected to take that next step as sophomores. Eric Stokes, Richard LeCounte and Tyson Campbell will hold down a talented Dawgs secondary as another year of experience for defensive coordinator Dan Lanning will help out.
According to ESPN’s SP+ ratings, Georgia is expected to be the fourth-best team in college football next season, with the No. 1 defense.
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