Georgia Has One Distinct Advantage Over Clemson
Georgia and Clemson.
A rivalry from college football's past is making its glorious return to kick off the 2021 college football season on Sept. 4. These two programs are rather familiar with one another, despite only having played five times in this millennium.
The two programs have faced off 64 times since their first matchup on Oct. 8, 1897, and the 65th iteration of this historic series just might be the most anticipated one yet.
Both teams will enter Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. with top-five preseason rankings, carrying national title expectations for the season. And that's just the beginning of the similarities between these two programs.
Both have questions at defensive back. Both have dominant front sevens defensively. Both have a star receiver that enters the season with health concerns. Both have an offensive line that is in need of replacing two starters that are off to the NFL.
However, Georgia has one distinct advantage at the most vital of positions
Quarterback.
JT Daniels and DJ Uiagalelei are immensely talented and rather familiar with one another, both having come through the high-school ranks in Southern California as prestigious prospects nationally.
The talent discussion is not one we are here to have today. Daniels and Uiagalelei are immensely talented. There's no question about that. However, Daniels has much more experience at the position. Something that when facing a perennial top-10 defense — as both of these programs have bolstered for years at this point — can not be overlooked.
Career Starts:
- JT Daniels: 16
- DJ Uiagalelei: 2
Sure, Uiagalelei is as physically gifted as any quarterback Georgia will face throughout the season, but he hasn't seen a defense like the one Georgia will present to him come September. Head coach Kirby Smart and defensive coordinator Dan Lanning have become known for their defensive versatility during their time together at Georgia and Sept. 4 will be no different.
Uiagalelei will see a complex coverage scheme enhanced by a complex blitz package from the Bulldogs. Is he talented enough to handle such a task? Sure, but that doesn't mean he is likely to play four quarters without making a mistake or two. And in a game like this, that is expected to be separated by a few points or a possession or two, that could make all the difference in the world.
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