Through five games, the Georgia Bulldogs are a perfect 5-0 and sit at No. 2 in the nation with a game against the Auburn Tigers looming in Week 6.
The Bulldogs got off to a hot start, winning its first three games by a combined score of 130-10. Since then, things have not been quite as smooth with back-to-back struggles against inferior competition, Kent State and Missouri.
There’s no doubt that there’s elite talent on both sides of the ball, but it is quite possible these Dawgs were slightly overhyped after the strong start to the season. Offensively and defensively, UGA has been struggling lately. But it’s not time to hit the panic button – your defending national champs are 5-0 and No. 2 in America.
Here’s a look at how UGA ranks nationally in key stats through five weeks:
Scoring Offense: #19
Points per game: 39.0
Scoring Defense: #4
Points per game allowed: 10.8
Rushing Offense: #47
Rushing yards per game: 178.6
Rushing Defense: #12
Rushing yards allowed per game: 89.2
Passing Offense: #8
Passing yards per game: 342.8
Passing Defense: #18
Passing yards allowed per game: 175.2
Total Offense: #5
Total yards per game: 521.4
Total Defense: #11
Total yards allowed per game: 264.4
Sacks Allowed: #12
Sacks allowed: 4
Sacks Forced: #113
Sacks forced: 6
Turnover Margin: #38
Turnover margin: +2
