Georgia hosts Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium this Saturday, with the Sooners coming off a loss to Michigan and a close win over New Mexico. The preview identifies quarterback John Mateer’s struggles and Georgia’s run-heavy win over Arkansas as key storylines.
The writer says Georgia could blitz Mateer or keep a spy near him to limit his runs, arguing that he has struggled when hurried and when defenses rush fewer players but contain him. Mateer has also relied on tight end Rocky Beers on important plays, the article says.
Georgia’s 61-yard pass to Craig Dandridge was its key explosive play against Arkansas, while its offensive line struggled in pass protection. The article says Oklahoma could focus on stopping the run; if that works, quarterback Gunner Stockton may need to rely on pass-catchers who mostly have yet to play a significant game for Georgia. The writer describes a possible 20-10 defensive struggle.
