I would agree with the complacency about Georgia had they won, instead they still have a chip on their shoulder. They asked J.R. Reed about winning the SEC last year, he said it didnt mean anything because they lost the championship game. Doesnt sound complacent.
I do think this years team looks different, think it will be the offense that has to carry them, at least early. The biggest thing they have to replace is leadership, not talent. They are actually more talented as a team with 7 5-stars in this class alone and depending on formation, will have a 5 star starting at every position except Center and he is All-SEC. Biggest guy to replace is Roquan Smith imo. One guy cant replace him or his stats. By committee.
They will lose an SEC game, everyone in the SEC does, including Bama but they normally dont lose in the big games (minus AU), normally a normal game where Bama doesnt bring their A game. If the same holds true, SC will lose 14+ to UGA, the line is around 12-14 points anyway and guys like Aheridan think it should be higher. McElroy says the same, basically should be a blowout. He says there is one player on SCs roster that would start at UGA.
That said, not buying it, weird things happen in Columbia and it seems it is always close there. Since 2000, UGA QBs have only thrown 5 TD in WB stadium. So, if you are inclined to bet...
I do think Ga wins, not sure Im buying covering that line. I think LSU bites them. I dont see SC and UGA owns AU, THAT will be a blowout.