A CFP rules change this year mean the clock will not stop on every first down until last two minutes of the second and fourth quarters. That will likely have the following impacts on UGA's offense even if we perform at same high level as last year:
On the whole, I think these changes probably help a loaded UGA team more than they hurt (relative to our competition and style of play). But if you are expecting Bobo/Beck to score more and pass for more yards than Monken/Bennett, be prepared to be disappointed.
- Reduce number of plays -- probably two few drives per game.
- Cut total scoring by 3 points per game or more.
- Cut total passing yards per game.
- Reduce first down efficiency
On the whole, I think these changes probably help a loaded UGA team more than they hurt (relative to our competition and style of play). But if you are expecting Bobo/Beck to score more and pass for more yards than Monken/Bennett, be prepared to be disappointed.
