Georgia Football: 3 Takeaways from win over Missouri

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Sep 17, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) in the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

The Offensive Line is a Mess

The Georgia offensive line was a concern coming into the season. Those concerns were falsely calmed in the win over North Carolina in Week 1, when it seemed just like old times for Nick Chubb and the Dawgs up front.

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Then things tightened up against FCS opponent Nicholls State. Most chalked that up to overlooking a supposedly lesser opponent.

After watching the inability to open holes for the running backs; to offer decent protection for Jacob Eason and to be physical and dominating at all against Missouri, it’s safe to say this offensive line is a problem.

While Missouri does have a very strong defensive front, led by Charles Harris, they had their way with the Bulldogs all night. If Jacob Eason wasn’t running for his life in an unplanned scramble, Nick Chubb was getting hammered in the backfield before he even had a chance to get moving.

It seemed the best solution was to do some designed roll-outs and moving pockets which would take advantage of Eason’s athleticism and give the Georgia receivers a chance to get open. However, that strategy may not be as successful against teams like Ole Miss and Florida.

Georgia was only able to rush for 101 total yards against Missouri. That will have to change if the Dawgs expect more SEC wins.

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