Georgia didn’t just win its second game of the season; they absolutely detonated Western Kentucky with a massive 70 points, bringing their two-game total to a jaw-dropping 133-23 scoring advantage over opponents. This is a program that’s been in a three-year national title drought, and if you aren’t paying attention, you’re missing the loud, clear statement they are making.
The Dawgs Are Out For Blood
Listen, it’s easy to look at the Bulldogs’ schedule so far, with Tennessee State and Western Kentucky on the list, and think “meh.” These aren’t exactly world-beaters. But the sheer, ruthlessly authoritative dominance Georgia showed, especially dropping 49 first-half points on Western Kentucky after leading Tennessee State 35-0 at halftime a week prior, speaks volumes. Kirby Smart reportedly didn’t even like that his team gave up 20 points in that 70-spot, which tells you everything about their mentality. This isn’t a new-look Georgia with a flashy new QB or coordinator. In many ways, it’s the “same old Georgia.” But that “same old Georgia” was good enough for back-to-back titles in 2021 and 2022. They’re 38-6 since their last championship and are the back-to-back reigning SEC champions. Don’t fall into the trap of overlooking them. While their SEC schedule might be “easy” by their usual standards, missing Texas, LSU, Texas A&M, and Tennessee, those road games at Alabama and Ole Miss are looming. Those are going to be epic opportunities for revenge after those teams handed Georgia their only losses last season. Given the start they’ve had, Georgia looks determined to crush everything in its path and climb back to the mountaintop.
Ohio State’s Early Collapse Raises Major Red Flags
On the flip side of the championship hopefuls, No. 1 Ohio State got hit with a ‘C-‘ grade after a brutal 24-23 loss at No. 4 Texas. What makes this so concerning is how they lost it: an all-systems meltdown in the second half of a game they once led 23-3. That kind of collapse, especially in a marquee matchup, is a massive problem. While the defense’s late struggles will get the headlines, the offense isn’t off the hook either. They need to develop more perimeter weapons beyond Jeremiah Smith and seriously refine their red-zone operation. This isn’t just one bad game either; dating back to last year’s Big Ten Championship Game loss to Indiana, the Buckeyes are a worrying 1-3 over their last four games. With a challenging Big Ten slate still ahead, Ohio State is anything but a lock to reach the playoff. The pressure is already building in Columbus.
What’s next for these titans? Georgia is heading into its SEC opener at Arkansas, a chance to keep that dominant momentum rolling. Ohio State has a tough road ahead in the Big Ten, and every game from here on out feels like it has national championship stakes.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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