TCU vs Georgia preview: CFP National Championship predictions, odds, 3 matchups to watch

TCU and Georgia are playing for the CFP National Championship on Monday night. TCU is one win away from completing the most unexpected championship season in decades. Georgia is on the brink of becoming the first back-to-back national champion in the college football era. The team to watch is Georgia.

Georgia Bulldogs are the underdogs in the CFP National Championship. TCU Horned Frogs are a favorite.

The CFP National Championship Game is being broadcast on ESPN at 7:30 PM. It can be watched on YouTube TV. The game is taking place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

TCU is going to play Georgia in the CFP National Championship Game.

TCU's rushing attack is a key part of Sonny Dykes' offense. TCU's offense ranked 16th in rushing yards per game and 10th on yards/rush. Georgia's run defense is ranked as the ninth-best in the country. The Bulldogs just held the Ohio State Buckeyes to 79 rushingyards on 18 attempts in Peach Bowl. Georgia is responsible for allowing just five 20-plus yard runs over the entire season. If Georgia can stop TCU’s ground game early and its dominant defensive front can weaken the threat of play-action passes for quarterback Duggan, it would go a long way to a win.

Georgia's secondary is not a strength this season. Quentin Johnston is a wide receiver who can beat a defense on his own. Georgia's cornerbacks are a problem area. TCU's Kelee Ringo is projected first-round pick. He ranked 152nd among qualified cornerback in coverage grade (68.5). He allowed 13.3 yards per reception and missed 12,5% of tackles in Coverage.

Georgia and TCU are playing in the Peach Bowl. Georgia's quarterback is Stetson Bennett, while Max Duggan is TCU's Max. Neither player is a star quarterback, but both have good and bad seasons. TCU needs to create pressure on both quarterbacks. Georgia’s defensive line will try to exploit TCU”s offensive line. The team that can create more pressure will win. Texas“s pass blocking is crucial. It's better to attack the offensive linemen.  Georgia will pass block. They will use their long and powerful athletes on the defensive lines.

Georgia will be crowned national champions for the second consecutive year. Georgia will win the game in the fourth quarter. Georgia beat Ohio State in Peach Bowl and Michigan in Fiesta Bowl.