Seemingly all we’ve heard about the Georgia Bulldogs since Saturday’s win over Clemson is about Todd Gurley’s career night.

And it’s warranted. Gurley’s arguably college football’s best player and his performance was historic.

Forgotten is quarterback Hutson Mason’s 131 passing yards on 18 completions. His night was very ordinary. His longest completion was 23 yards, and he didn’t throw any touchdowns or interceptions.

But the Georgia running backs owned the night, rushing for 328 yards and four touchdowns in the rout of the Tigers. Mason knows that now, however, the pressure will be on him and his receiving corps.

“We can’t be naive,” Mason told the Macon Telegraph. “I’m sure South Carolina when they get to prepping for us is gonna think, ‘Load the box.’ I hope they do. We’re gonna throw it. And I hope we throw it the first play of the game.”

Mason and offensive coordinator Mike Bobo realize the passing game won’t take a backseat anymore, thanks to adjustments opposing defenses will take.

Eight men in the box? Nine men? Opponents will now spend their weeks figuring out how to stop Gurley, Keith Marshall, Nick Chubb and Sony Michel.

“Ultimately that does set up the passing game when you get nosy safeties,” wide receiver Chris Conley said.

But does Mason possess the physical capabilities to pose a threat to teams around the SEC? In his three career starts, Mason has shown the ability to throw the ball accurately.

During his two starts in 2013, he threw for 299 yards and 320 yards and averaged 14.4 yards per completion.

“Our offensive philosophy is to be as balanced as possible,” Mason said.

Looking at the box score against Clemson, you’d think it was a very balanced offensive attack for Georgia but the Bulldogs gained 22 first downs via the run and 13 by passing. The ‘Dawgs threw the ball when they needed, and Mason completed balls. He completed 69 percent of his passes against Clemson.

He was a game manager, in the good sense of the word. In addition to not being intercepted, Mason only threw eight incompletions.

Still, there’s plenty of room to improve. But he and his receivers hope opposing defenses stack the box.

“I just try to execute what’s called and be the sheriff that’s leading them, getting them in the right plays,” Mason said. “We do have to do a better job in the pass game.”