ESPN Predictions on Clemson-Georgia |
ESPN blogger's Andrea Adelson and Heather Dinich have both picked Clemson over Georgia for Saturday's prime-time matchup.
AA picks: Clemson 35, Georgia 31 HD picks: Clemson 38, Georgia 35
No. 5 Georgia at No. 8 Clemson, 8 p.m., ABC. #UGAvsCLEM. The game of the year, or at least the game of the week, has finally arrived after months and months of buildup. We finally get to see whether the Tigers can continue the momentum they established in the bowl win over LSU last season. Georgia has a veteran quarterback and the best rushing duo in the country. How Clemson handles Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall is the biggest key for an improving defense. But this is why Clemson wins the game:
Tajh Boyd
Tajh Boyd
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Sammy Watkins
Sammy Watkins
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and a veteran offensive line have the upper hand over a defense that only returns three starters, including just one up front.
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