Auburn vs Georgia Live Radio Broadcast Online: 2 Top Rushing Offenses Clash in SEC Matchup
ByThe Georgia Bulldogs (15) are at full strength on offense the most opportune time, hosting the Auburn Tigers (9) as they try to take the SEC East.
Todd Gurley will start at tailback coming off a four-game suspension for NCAA rules violations, but that does not mean he will get the full workload he was used to earlier in the season. He will undoubtedly share touches with Nick Chubb and Sony Michel, creating a formidable backfield.
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The Tigers' running game is the centerpiece of their offensive attack, though it has not been quite as dominant as it was last year since Tre Mason left for the NFL. However, they are averaging 286 yards on the ground per game, compared to 220 yards through the air.
But both teams' offenses are dependent on their quarterbacks. Nick Marshall is an active participant in the Tigers' rushing attack, while Hutson Mason is a pocket passer with a high completion percentage and a low turnover rate.
"It's going to be tough now. They've got two backs that can start for anybody," Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson told reporters ahead of the game, according to ESPN. "Going back and looking at their early season films, Gurley's like a time bomb. When is he going to get that 95-yard kickoff? When is he going to hit that 40-yard run? When is he going to catch that 35-yard screen pass?
"You got to be exactly right on him every time because he's either going to break the physical tackle or he's going to out-run the space tackle. He's a specimen. I'm sure they'll be glad to get him back."