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Just a thought that occurred to me when it comes to the type of game I think the Sugar will be

WE MUST VALUE FGs

Just take the points. Points will be at a premium this game. Would not shock me at all if we won with six FGs.

I get the analytics might say go for it on a 4th and 2. But that doesn't measure a first-time starter, in a playoff game, with two teams that want to lean into their defense.

The more positive outcomes to the end of every drive that Gunner gives us, will also only build his and the teams confidence.

NonDawg Does Boise have a better shot against PSU than many think?

Like many, I've been dismissive of the Broncos chances against the Nittany Lions.

But maybe they deserve a bit more credit for their early season loss to Oregon? While Penn State lost at home by 7 to Ohio State (being outscored 20-3 over the last 50 mins of the game), Boise State went on the road and went toe-to-toe with the #1 team in the country, losing by 3 on the last play of the game.

Boise outgained the Ducks, led at halftime (20-14) and 34-27 with 10 mins remaining. Oregon did have two turnovers, but they also had both an 85yd punt return for a TD and a 99yd KOR for a TD (recovering their own fumble in the endzone). There were 5 lead changes in the game, truly a back and forth affair.

They haven't played anyone since then, and did have close games with conference foes Wyoming and Nevada (similarly, PSU struggled with Minnesota and USC).

I've no doubt that PSU has the deeper talent throughout their roster. And maybe they just shut down Jeanty and bully the Broncos' D.

Or maybe Penn State isn't quite as strong away from Happy Valley, a pro-Boise crowd shows up in Tempe, and James Franklin realizes Boise is a top-10 team 🤔

Bobo and Searels' resume before becoming Georgia's OC/OL 2.0

68th scoring offense, 67th total offense, 66th yards per play
99th scoring offense, 97th total offense, 91st yards per play
71st scoring offense, 34th total offense, 39th yards per play
108th scoring offense, 61st total offense, 81st yards per play

That was Bobo the preceding four years before coming here

Searels resume immediately before Georgia 2.0:

2014–2015 Virginia Tech (OL)
2016–2018 Miami (FL) (OL)
2019–2021 North Carolina (OL)

look at those elite schools
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