Georgia Football vs. Georgia Tech: Three things that will lead to a Georgia win

Nov 19, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (16) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (16) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia football quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Auburn 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia football quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Auburn 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Start off the game as good as possible

Nothing will hurt the Yellow Jackets chances of winning more than a dominant first quarter by the Bulldogs. Tech wants to control the clock, but a two or three scored deficit will force them to move faster, which just isn’t something triple option teams are good at. They’re not built for consistent passing games or a quick no-huddle offense. The triple option is all about the slow grind.

So if Eason, Nick Chubb, Isaac Nauta and company can score some early touchdowns and the defense can get off the field quickly, a lot of pressure will be placed on Georgia Tech’s offense.

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If the Bulldogs can’t accomplish these three things, they’ll be in for a tough afternoon between the hedges. But if they can Georgia football can, they’ll avoid another close ball game with the Yellow jackets and they can once again have a triumphant senior day.