Georgia is almost a two-touchdown favorites after getting past Ohio State. But the Horned Frogs were able to win up front against Michigan — could they do the same against the defending champs? Here's the biggest keys in the national championship game:
The two Heisman Trophy finalists struggled finding an early rhythm through the air in the semifinals. But Georgia's Bennett flipped a switch in the second half against the Buckeyes, completing 11 of his final 13 throws to lift the Bulldogs out of a 14-point hole entering the fourth quarter. TCU senior Duggan finished with 14 completions in 29 attempts for 225 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Meanwhile, Duggan and the TCU passing game could find creases against a secondary that has struggled in recent games against LSU and the Buckeyes. But that's only if the Frogs can stamp out the Bulldogs' pass rush. The Bulldogs stepped things up since the end of November after a largely sluggish regular season. Before facing Georgia Tech on Nov. 26, the Bulldogs had notched multiple sacks in a game just four times, with a season-high of six sacks in the convincing win against Tennessee.
In doing so, Ohio State became the first Georgia opponent to eclipse 300 yards on more than 10 yards per pass with multiple scores and no interceptions since LSU in 2013. If he's unable to go, the offense will turn to backup Emari Demarcado, who answered the call against Michigan with a career-high 150 yards and a touchdown on 8.8 yards per carry. But the offense will also need a contribution from Duggan, who ranks third on the team with 461 yards and has taken on a larger role in recent weeks.
Georgia's recruiting machine has carved a roster deep enough to go at least two and often three deep across the board. The most striking example of this depth is seen on offense, where the Bulldogs opt to share the wealth.
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