Georgia. Not really a surprise here. The Bulldogs return nearly everything from a VERY good 2007 squad that was just a sniff away from playing for the national title, including phenom Knowshon Moreno, who would stand a great chance of winning all sorts of awards if only he didn't play in the ridiculously competitive SEC. The Bulldogs also return Junior QB Matt Stafford, who keeps improving each year and has considerable starting experience in pressure games already under his belt.
I'd have to say, I think Georgia is correctly placed as the #1 team heading into the season. So, could Georgia possibly go wire-to-wire and win the title? Not if it requires them to go without a loss. Take a look at this schedule:
August 30 - Georgia Southern 12:30 PM ET
September 6 - Central Michigan 3:30 PM ET
September 13 - at South Carolina 3:30 PM ET CBS
September 20 - at Arizona State 8:13 PM ET
September 27 - Alabama
October 11 - Tennessee
October 18 - Vanderbilt
October 25 - at LSU
November 1 - Florida
November 8 - at Kentucky
November 15 - at Auburn
November 29 - Georgia Tech
Fortunately for Georgia, they do get Florida (probably the 2nd best team in the conference this year on talent), Tennessee, and Alabama at home, but they still have to go AT LSU, Auburn, and even Arizona State in the early season. ASU shouldn't be a problem, but LSU and Auburn are very difficult environments.
Ultimately, Georgia could easily be the best team in the nation, but lose two games..... just like anyone else in the SEC....
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Due to relationship obligations, I must point out that the annual Florida-Georgia tilt is played in Jacksonville in front of a 50/50 crowd. Having that as an official "home" game is actually a detriment, as it means losing a true home conference game.
Ah, that is correct, I missed that. Additionally, there's that South Carolina trap road game early on in the season....
Not an easy road for the Bulldogs at all....
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