The Georgia Bulldogs’ 59-21 win over the UMass Minutemen served as a tune-up game. Georgia ended their SEC slate of opponents with a 31-17 win over Tennessee in Week 12, and with a 6-2 record in the SEC.
Despite winning 59-21, the win wasn’t as easy as expected. UMass had a lead after their first drive and the Minutemen were in striking distance of upsetting Georgia for the majority of the game. This was because Georgia’s run defense allowed 226 rushing yards. The Georgia defense still made some plays late. Linebacker Chris Cole recovered a fumble for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
The Bulldogs were still able to win the game thanks to an elite offensive performance. Quarterback Carson Beck had another great game and continued to put his struggles behind him.
Running back Nate Frazier had his best game and is continuing to prove his case as the lead back once Trevor Etienne leaves. The UGA offensive line earned the offensive line of the week award, according to PFF. Monroe Freeling, Dylan Fairchild, Jared Wilson, and Xavier Truss all earned spots on the PFF All-SEC team.
HIGHEST AND LOWEST PFF GRADES FROM THE GEORGIA OFFENSE AND DEFENSE VS. TENNESSEE
Bold indicates they made the All-SEC team
Offense
Best Grades
Left Tackle Monroe Freeling: 88.0 overall grade, 69.4 pass-blocking grade, 90.3 run-blocking grade
Tight End Lawson Luckie: 86.2 overall grade, 82.7 receiving grade, 77.4 run-blocking grade
Right Guard Dylan Fairchild: 83.3 overall grade, 84.1 pass-blocking grade, 84.1 run-blocking grade
Worst Grades
Wide Receiver Nitro Tuggle: 50.7 overall grade, 46.7 receiving grade, 78.9 run-blocking grade
Right Guard Daniel Calhoun: 52.2 overall grade, 66.7 pass-blocking grade, 52.0 run-blocking grade
Running Back Cash Jones: 55.4 overall grade, 50.8 receiving grade, 1.1 pass-blocking, 62.3 running grade
Defense
Best Grades
Defensive End Gabe Harris: 91.8 overall grade, 64.1 run-defense grade, 76.6 tackling grade, 92.9 pass-rushing grade, 60.0 coverage grade
Outside Linebacker Chris Cole: 90.4 overall grade, 61.0 run-defense grade, 75.3 tackling grade, 88.2 coverage grade
Defensive End Mykel Williams: 80.0 overall grade, 78.4 run-defense grade, 59.0 tackling grade, 67.5 pass-rushing grade
Worst Grades
Strong Safety Dan Jackson: 30.3 overall grade, 38.0 run defense grade, 78.5 tackling grade, 32.6 coverage grade
Cornerback Daniel Harris: 40.9 overall grade, 63.3 run defense grade, 74.2 tackling grade, 36.6 coverage grade
Defensive Tackle Jordan Hall: 45.0 overall grade, 47.1 run defense grade, 71.9 tackling, 59.3 pass rush grade
