Notre Dame vs. Georgia: 3 Bold Predictions
By Chase Eyrich
Georgia becomes one dimensional
The hype has been present for the 2019 Georgia Bulldogs, but their following hasn’t been too happy about the lack of coverage in-season so far. But that’s a direct correlation with their schedule up to this point. There just is not a lot to cover.
The Bulldogs are ranked third in the nation rightfully. Many see this as one of the most complete teams that Kirby Smart has put out there.
Jake Fromm looks great, the running back corps is possibly the best they’ve had and is paired with a great line. Their defense looks like they could hold their own in most cases.
With Fromm looking more dominant, his wide receivers have looked strong too. The issue comes with the depth at the receiver position.
Already this season, Georgia has seen injuries to Kearis Jackson, Tommy Bush, Tyler Simmons and Demetris Robertson.
It looks like Smart is expecting to have both Simmons and Robertson this Saturday, but things don’tvlook great for Bush and Jackson.
The thinner the receiving core becomes, the more Georgia will be forced to rely on the run game. Of course, that’s not something that the Bulldogs would have a problem with.
The presumption that best fits Georgia being forced to run the ball is backed by Notre Dame’s defense. There were questions after the departure of players like Drue Tranquil and Te’von Coney, and there still are.
The improvements made in one game should give Notre Dame more confidence heading into this Saturday.
Asmar Bilal had himself a day vs. New Mexico. He was everywhere with eight total tackles.
When you rotate over to the free safety position, Kyle Hamilton might be the newcomer of the year. The freshman has become a playmaker. He may have only had two tackles against New Mexico, but his first career pick-six came early in the game, putting the first points of the day on the scoreboard and set the tone for the defense.
What could be even scarier for the Bulldogs is the ticking time bombs that are Alohi Gilman and Jalen Elliot. Both have been quiet, but have made the impacts that are needed. The fact of the matter is that these two are well overdue for a breakout game.
The atmosphere and everything on the line could be enough to kick start them and shut down Fromm’s attack from the air.