SEC Football: Bowl Season Primer, Predictions, and Viewing Guide

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) holds up an SEC logo after the SEC Championship college football game against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) holds up an SEC logo after the SEC Championship college football game against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Riley  Ridley (8) tries to prevent a tackle by Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Bryce  Lewis (30) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Riley  Ridley (8) tries to prevent a tackle by Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Bryce  Lewis (30) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Georgia Bulldogs vs. TCU Horned Frogs

When: December 30th at 12 PM Eastern Time

Where: Memphis, Tennessee

Venue: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

Watch: ESPN and ESPN3

This game is a toss up, at least that’s what the betting markets think. Although ESPN FPI gives the Horned Frogs a slight advantage, the game is currently a pick’em.

TCU quarterback, a Texas A&M transfer, Kenny Hill will likely prove to be the deciding factor in this game. He’s had an up and down season highlighted by a 15:13 touchdown to interception ratio. If “Good Kenny” comes to play TCU will have a chance to move the ball against a Georgia defense that’s already won a game on it’s own this season. The Bulldog defense scored the only touchdown in the program’s 2016 signature win against the No. 9 Auburn Tigers.

If “Bad Kenny” shows up this game will be over at the half time whistle. The key for the Horned Frogs will the rushing game, led by Kyle Hicks and Kenny Hill. Georgia struggled to contain Joshua Dobbs, so an effective zone read could be TCU’s best weapon.

The Georgia offense hasn’t been spectacular by any means, but it has been good enough to keep them in games. Freshman quarterback Jacob Eason hasn’t been anything special, but the running attack of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel has been down right frightening. Both possess breakaway speed and rush for at least 4.8 yards per carry. TCU has surrendered 21 rushing touchdowns this year.

Prediction:  Georgia 28 – TCU 16