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Oklahoma State at Georgia 6:45 PM ESPN2
Why to Watch: This falls under the category of mega-statement games for two very good programs that'll be sleepers (if that's possible for Georgia) in their respective division races, and for two power conferences. Oklahoma State is loaded with the type of speed and athleticism that SEC fans like to brag about on a regular basis. This is the ultimate feast-or-famine, home run hitting team that can put up points in bunches, and it's a team Georgia needs to be really, really scared off. The Dawgs are solid on both sides of the ball, but they might have to be spectacular to avoid the upset. If Georgia wins this game easily, it means it'll be a major contender for the SEC title. For the Cowboys, this is the game that could put the Mike Gundy era on the national map.
Why Oklahoma State Might Win: Georgia's secondary isn't exactly a weakness, but it'll certainly be a question mark to start the year, while defensive starting experience is a major problem at all spots. A number one corner has to emerge right away after the loss of Paul Oliver to academic issues, and that means future NFL starting WR Adarius Bowman should require way too much attention from the safeties. The more the defensive backs have to hang back, the more openings for the OSU ground game.
Why Georgia Might Win: Is Oklahoma State the real deal? Yeah, there are more than enough athletes to run with Georgia all day long, and it was able to beat Alabama rather easily in the Independence Bowl, but this is still the type of team that can beat anyone, but can lose to anyone. The Cowboy defensive line is average, the secondary is questionable, and there's no sure-thing number two receiver on the other side of Bowman. If Georgia's young and inexperienced O line is ready to roll, the Bulldog ground game should equal the OSU production.
Who to Watch: SEC fans, get ready to see the best twosome of backs you might see all year (or at least a close number two behind those guys in Fayetteville). 5-9, 195-pound Dantrell Savage averaged 6.5 yards per carry last year and has the warp-wheels to crank out yards in chunks. Keith Toston is a bigger back who can also hit the home run from anywhere on the field. These two need to shine, and QB Bobby Reid has to take his rushing yards when he can get them, to have a shot at pulling off the upset.
What Will Happen: If Oklahoma State can keep its head for a full sixty minutes and doesn't panic when Matthew Stafford and the Bulldog offense gets the momentum on its side, it can pull off the upset. The Dawg O line is still too green, the receiving corps too average, and the secondary too suspect to beat a team as good as OSU if it's playing up to its capability.
CFN Prediction:
Oklahoma State 27 ... Georgia 20 ... Line: Georgia -6.5
Must See Rating: (5 Hef wants you to take his place on The Girls Next Door, but you can’t because you have to watch this game - 1 Cavemen) ... 4
