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Georgia fans blast Mike Bobo, UGA offense for putrid first half against Texas
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Georgia fans are once again furious with offensive coordinator Mike Bobo.
The Bulldogs’ offense was even worse than usual in the first half, managing just 2.6 yards per play before the break against Texas in the SEC Championship Game.
UGA gained just 9 total yards in the first quarter. The Bulldogs were a bit more productive in the second quarter, but still ended up with only 54 yards of offense before the break. UGA also went 1-for-5 on third down in the first half.
Georgia has struggled mightily at times offensively this season, and that was also true in UGA’s last matchup against Texas. The Bulldogs averaged under 4 yards per play the last time they faced Texas despite winning 30-15 on the road.
Entering this game, Georgia is averaging just 6.27 yards per play this season. That’s UGA’s worst mark in that category since the 2020 season.
Slow starts have been an unfortunate part of the Georgia experience this season. This is the 9th time during the Kirby Smart era that Georgia has gained under 4 yards per play in the first half. It’s already happened twice this season, too — in Georgia’s wins over Mississippi State and Kentucky earlier this season. UGA’s 5.7 yards per play in the first half this season is its lowest total since 2016, which was Smart’s first year at the helm.
Bobo is in his second season as Georgia’s offensive coordinator. Here’s the best of the reaction to Georgia’s slow start offensive in the SEC Championship Game:
9 yards of offense in first quarter of the SEC Championship game.
There is no better case for firing Mike Bobo than that.
— Bishop (@DawgsGolfSpurs) December 7, 2024
How Mike Bobo calls plays pic.twitter.com/Sl92KnWJgG
— Mr. Drippington (@StillJust_Lo) December 7, 2024
When DCs have seen Mike Bobo's offense for a second time the decrease in efficiency that second time is very noticeable.
That was my biggest worry coming into this game. Bobo's tendencies and whether or not he would adjust or not.
— The Bulldawg Report (@ReportBulldawg) December 7, 2024
Screen, screen, swing pass, run up the middle, swing pass, screen, run up the middle, Mike bobo’s offense is so pathetic.
— C Daddy (@CDaddy00) December 7, 2024
Mike bobo playcall pic.twitter.com/2YbkorOqOe
— pateta 7-10 (@Kobe_de_ATL) December 7, 2024
Write 1Q Mike Bobo on my tombstone
— Baxter Street Boys (@baxstboys) December 7, 2024
I hate Mike Bobo. No matter what happens. I just hate him.
— Matt Murphy (@mattmurphyshow) December 7, 2024
Easy to blame Carson Beck, and he hasn’t been good this year, but Mike Bobo has been pretty terrible calling plays.
— BL Lippert (@coachlip) December 7, 2024
Mike Bobo is the most boring ass play caller in the history of college football
— Bobson Dugnutt (@Greene_MLB) December 7, 2024
Mike Bobo and Zac Robinson back to back days pic.twitter.com/OlHENkjKiI
— Kevin Bradford (@00selm) December 7, 2024
If there’s a bright side for Georgia, it’s that this game is far from over. Despite getting out-gained by almost 200 yards in the first half, this remains a 1-possession game going into the second half.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
