Mississippi State vs. Georgia: Preview, predictions, TV schedule and more

Keys for Georgia

On the other sideline, Georgia rolls into this game undefeated as well. They don’t have a signature win yet — unless you count a close win in South Bend over Notre Dame. The Bulldogs (Georgia, now) have a young quarterback in Jake Fromm, but an experienced running back in Nick Chubb.

Kirby Smart and the offensive staff have tried their best to balance both the running and passing attack through the first three weeks of the season. But with a young quarterback, it’s best to feed Chubb and run the ball down the opponent’s throat. Hail State has only allowed 101.3 yards rushing per game, so if Georgia wants to sit back and run the ball to set up the pass, they’re going to have to execute really well. The Mississippi State front seven has been stingy and hasn’t been giving up very many yards on the ground. Chubb will need to have a big day to open up the field for Fromm to create plays.

Through three games, Georgia is averaging 230 yards rushing per game, but only 150 yards through the air per game. Fromm has been efficient, completing 34-of-57 passes, but they haven’t let him off the leash completely. He has only thrown one interception so far this season and that ball security will need to continue against Mississippi State. If he starts to turn it over, Mississippi State and that offense will began to turn it into points real quick.

Georgia’s at home and also coming off an easier win than Mississippi State’s win over LSU. I think that’ll play an added advantage this week and typically does in SEC matchups. Smart should be able to get his young team fired up and ready to go for this heavyweight game on Saturday evening. It’ll be imperative that Smart prepares his young team for their first true test.