re: Predict Clemson @ Georgia

Clemson was #5 in the country in 3rd down defense last year, only allowing a conversion 30% of the time.

They were tied for #10 in the country in TO gained.

They were #19 in the country in pass efficiency defense, which is a much better Pass D stat to look at instead of passing yards allowed.

They were #13 in the country in sacks.

They were #24 in yards per rush allowed.

This was not a terrible defense. They return a ton of starters, and could potentially be better than last year, but even just as good will be a challenge for anyone they play.

I think that they are going to sack UGA's QB, a lot. But they will struggle to contain Gurley because he is VERY VERY Good. If Clemson's QB play is decent, it'll be close all the way, but I think UGA pulls it out in the end.

Right now I'm going to guess 35-31 or something like that.


Note: Yeah, they got kinda blasted by USCe and FSU - but they had 10 lost turnovers in those games. If they hadn't have melted down like that, I doubt they lose to USCe. (-6 in turnovers that game)