ATHENS, Ga. – Georgia’s offensive linemen are enjoying the best of both worlds.
They’re off to a good start, and missed blocks aren’t always noticed thanks to the tailback trio of Nick Chubb, Sony Michel and Keith Marshall.
“We have the best tailbacks in the nation, and they definitely help us,” junior center Brandon Kublanow said this week. “I think we’ve done a great job as an O-line, but the backs definitely make us look better.”
The Bulldogs led the Southeastern Conference last season by averaging 257.8 rushing yards per game and 6.0 per carry. They essentially have matched that through double-digit victories over Louisiana-Monroe, Vanderbilt and South Carolina, averaging 256.7 per game and 6.6 per rush.
Georgia’s line had its most complete performance in last Saturday’s 52-20 crushing of the Gamecocks, helping the backs rush for 246 yards (6.5 per carry). It also kept quarterback Greyson Lambert comfortable in the pocket.