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Inside the Numbers: Todd Gurley returns after serving four-game suspension
By Drew Laing
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The Georgia Bulldogs conclude their SEC season this weekend with a rivalry matchup against the Auburn Tigers. Georgia needs a win to stay alive in the SEC East title race.
Before Saturday night’s game, let’s take a look at some of the best and worst numbers for the ‘Dawgs.
The Good
671: rushing yards by Nick Chubb over last four games. The true freshman running back has done a fantastic job of replacing Todd Gurley while he was suspended. He ran for 671 yards and five touchdowns on just 102 carries.
1: The Bulldogs need only one loss from Missouri and a win this weekend against Auburn to take back control of the SEC East and gain a berth to the SEC Championship Game.
3: Todd Gurley comes back. UGA’s star and former Heisman Trophy candidate is back on the field after serving a four-game suspension. Prior to his suspension, he was the SEC’s leading rusher and averaged more than eight yards per carry.
The Bad
316: average rushing yards allowed. Prior to the Florida game a few weeks ago, the ‘Dawgs only allowed just over 100 yards per game on the ground. In the last two weeks, they’ve allowed an average of 316 rushing yards, a steep decline from what was the conference’s second-best run defense.
8: rushing touchdowns allowed in last two weeks. Georgia’s run defense has a tough task ahead having to contain the SEC’s leading rushing attack.
38.7: average points scored per game for Auburn. Georgia possesses the league’s No. 1 scoring offense, but the Tigers aren’t far behind at No. 3. Spectators could be in for an offensive shootout on Saturday night.
Drew Laing will be providing analysis and insight on Florida, Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina.
