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Joe Vitale

Where Georgia’s defense ranks nationally in key stats after Week 2

There’s been a lot of talk about Georgia’s offense this season. And for good reason — it ranks No. 2 in the nation in passing offense and has moved the ball with ease through two games this season.

After losing nine defensive starters from a record-setting 2021 Georgia defense, many wondered if the Bulldogs’ defense would take a step back this year. But defensively, Georgia picked up right where it left off last season. Maybe it’s come to be expected at this point in Kirby Smart’s career and that’s why this defensive unit has not been the talk of college football so far. But Georgia currently has the nation’s No. 1 ranked scoring defense, allowing just three points total this season (1.5 per game).

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Here’s a look at where Georgia ranks nationally in key defensive stats after the first week:

7
Scoring Defense: No. 1

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Points per game allowed: 1.5 (3 total)

6
Rushing Defense: No. 24

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Rushing yards allowed per game: 79.5

5
Passing Defense: No. 18

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Passing yards allowed per game: 141

4
Total Defense: No. 8

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Total yards allowed per game: 220.5

3
First downs allowed: No. 6

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First downs allowed per game: 12

2
Opponent third-down conversions: No. 36

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Opponent first down conversion rate: 28.5%

1
Sacks: No. 119

Syndication: Online Athens

Sacks per game: 0.5


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