Georgia vs. Mississippi State: Bulldog Bowl

What ya got?

QB - State: Fromm is a good up and comer and was impressive to go on the road to South Bend to get the win, but Fitzgerald is a little more seasoned, despite not being a great passer, and has faced stout SEC defenses. Fromm will be feeling alot of pressure from Mr. Simmons.

RB - UGA: Chubb, Michel. Need I say more? State put up an impressive performance on the ground this past Saturday, mainly due to Fitz's ability to run, but it isn't what Georgia can do. A thunder and lighting combo, Georgia's backfield can keep stat on its heels.

WR - Toss up: In this particular match-up you'd think Georgia has the edge and here's why: Fromm, although being a freshman, is a better passer than Fitz. Not to say that Fitz won't have any success on Saturday, I would think he'll have tons, but Georgia's corps has the potential to have a better outing due to Fromm being a purer passer. State's receivers will come into play if Fitz can keep the defense off balance with his legs, opening up some quick passes and longer passes over the top. Both teams have very capable receivers and Georgia has one of the best TEs in the country.

OL vs DL - State: This one is close, but I give State the edge. State has faced a tougher D-line in LSU than Georgia has in ND. State's line played exceptionally well Saturday. Key didn't have a huge effect on the game at all, but he could be still working out some of the rusty kinks. Not to say that Georgia's line isn't stout. Fromm has had some pretty clean pockets this season and has had time to get off some of those amazing throws. This game will come down to whether or not Georgia can slow down Simmons. I'm confident Mississippi State can handle Carter because they did so well against Key. As usual, this is where the game will be won.

LBs - Toss up: Both units have done a great job in pass coverage and run support. State shut down Guice, but that is largely due to State being able to key in on him since Etling provided no threat in the passing game and that was due to Simmons. See where I'm going here? If State can recreate that, they can key in on Chubb and Sony. I do think that Fromm will be able to exploit State more in the passing game if he gets the time to though. Georgia on the other hand, has had a strong performance from their corps in South Bend.

DBs - Georgia: In this match-up Georgia has the easier task. State's DBs are going to have to rely on Simmons to get pressure on Fromm to slow down that passing attack. If from can get going he can hurt State badly through the air. Fitz hurt LSU's vaunted secondary, but only after he was able to get them off balance. He had alot open receivers due to guys being completely out of position. (Fitz pointed out that LSU stayed balance and gave State field side, allowing the to overload which opened up runs and passes.) I don't think that will be there this game and it may be a little harder for State to move the ball because of it. If Georgia is able to force Fitz to pass and contain him Georgia's DBs win.

STs - Both have solid units. I mean neither has a K as bad as Bama's.

Coaching - Mullen: He's had far more big game experience despite not having a signature road win. Kirby is still young in his HC role despite going on the road and beating ND.



I think this one has the potential to be another SEC classic type game. See Georgia vs. LSU 2013. It will come down to the wire.