MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Remember early in the season when there were questions about Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and the Bulldogs’ offense?
It’s hard to believe there ever were doubts. Beck, replacing the legendary Stetson Bennett IV, was sensational – and he’s coming back for more. Bobo, replacing perhaps the best OC in school history in Todd Monken, found his rhythm and oversaw one of the nation’s more dynamic units. He’ll be back next year, too.
Georgia opened 2023 with a 65-7 victory over TCU, led by Bennett, Monken and a bunch of weapons. It finished the season by walloping once-unbeaten-but-depleted Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl, led by Beck, Bobo and a bunch of weapons.
Yes, Georgia winning this game mostly was a matter of taking the field. Florida State’s roster was depleted, down more than 20 players because of the NFL draft and tje transfer portal, which rendered it a fraction of the 13-0 ACC champs. But that’s not going to discredit what the Bulldogs’ offense achieved. Even the backup unit steamrolled the Seminoles.
Most important, this performance previewed what Georgia will be in 2024. That’s largely what bowl season has become – a teaser for the following campaign – especially for the top-tier teams. And the Bulldogs look like a team that’ll enter next season among the favorites again.
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