The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs play the No. 2 Texas Longhorns on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET in the 2024 SEC championship game. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, will host the SEC title game.
With the Bulldogs only being three point underdogs here are the reasons Georgia can win the game
New-found offense
This large reason is Carson Beck’s improvement and consistency. In the first matchup between Texas, Georgia was very one dimensional. The Dawgs kept the football in Trevor Etienne hands.
Expect the Georgia playbook to be opened with the 2 seed of the College Football Playoff on the line. Beck has 11 touchdowns and no interceptions over his past three games.
Advantage in the trenches
The matchup between the offensive and defensive lines trend toward Georgia. In the previous matchup, the Bulldogs defense accounted for seven sacks and forced three fumbles. The offensive line held its ground and helped elevate the running game with three touchdowns.
With both the offensive line and the defensive line healthier, the expectation is Kirby Smart and company will have an advantage in the trenches.
Familiar Opponent
The familiarity between the two teams is going to be a big factor in the result into the SEC championship game. Georgia coach Kirby Smart will show wrinkles that Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian have not seen before.
