Georgia vs. Georgia Tech: 5 Halftime Adjustments the Yellow Jackets Must Make

We should be in for a great finish today as the No. 13 Georgia Bulldogs take on the No. 23 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. 

Can the Yellow Jackets step up in the second half and slow down the Bulldogs and QB Aaron Murray?

Here are five halftime adjustments Georgia Tech must consider if they want to come out on top of this heated rivalry game. 

 

Pressure Murray 

The Yellow Jackets need to dial up the pressure and get after QB Aaron Murray in the second half. They have already seen success when they bring the blitz, as Murray was forced into throwing an interception in the first quarter. 

GT should consider unloading more blitzes with their front seven for the remainder of the game. 

Maybe if they bang up Murray enough, Coach Mark Richt will be forced to sit him in preparation for the SEC Championship game next week. 

Short Third Downs 

In the second half, the Yellow Jackets MUST shorten up their third downs. They have been constantly left in long-yardage situations, which has limited their play-call and forced QB Tevin Washington to drop back and throw. GT's offense is not effective when they are limited to obvious passing situations. 

If they shorten up the third downs, we should start to see the chains moving. 

Capitalize 

GT needs to capitalize on every Bulldog mistake in the second half. They were already unable to put any points on the board following a rare Aaron Murray mistake and if they want to win this game, they must seize every opportunity.

Come Out Heated

With Georgia's biggest game of the season coming next week, look for them to play more tentative as the game winds down. 

GT needs to come out of halftime motivated and ready to play physical. This game might not be that important for the Bulldogs, but the Yellow Jackets still have their sights set on a 10 win season. 

Take Some Shots

If GT wants to win this game, they need to continue to roll the dice in the second half. 

Although they are not a pass heavy team, they should consider letting QB Tevin Washington take a couple of surprise shots deep to his quick WRs.