Georgia Needs Jordan Davis To Create Chaos Against Alabama’s Offensive Line

Looking back on the 14 games that Georgia has already played this season, one constant with this team has been the dominating play from the defense, particularly along the line of scrimmage. The Bulldogs are 13-1 this season, thanks in large part to the defense.




No. 1 Alabama (13-1) plays No. 3 Georgia (13-1) on Monday night at 8 pm eastern on ESPN. Georgia is a 3-point favorite on FanDuel.




Up until the SEC Championship Game, opponents were having a difficult time crossing the 50 yard line. But then Alabama racked up 34 points and 536 yards of total offense, 421 yards coming from Bryce Young, making folks wonder how good this defense really is. They had only allowed 37 points in the previous five games combined. Then they held Michigan to 11 points and only 91 yards rushing. Call it redemption or just playing a better game, but this unit stepped up.

Jordan Davis (6-7, 340 lbs) is the leader on defense. No, I am not saying Davis is the most athletic guy on the field, but I am saying he is the most disruptive. Thirty total tackles and 2.5 sacks doesn't tell the story of Davis this season, especially not in the trenches. This gentle giant has wreaked havoc, opening up gaps for his linebackers or drawing a double-team, which frees up a defender. We've seen this countless times, especially in the semifinal against Michigan.

The problems that Davis causes begin with his aggressive style of play upfront. As a nose guard, he constantly draws the attention of opposing quarterbacks who then have to prepare for multiple blitz formations. Georgia's Dan Lanning discussed what this team must do on defense to cause problems for Alabama this time around.