Even the best of the best gave the ball away consistently. From 2000 through 2006, the national champions turned the ball over, on average, 1.7 times per game. In 2024, that would rank 97th nationally — in a tie with 3-4 North Carolina, 3-3 Southern Cal, 2-4 Houston and 5-2 Western Kentucky.

Texas has yet to be tested this year against a team with the magnitude of Georgia's. Both teams have holes, but the experience of Georgia's close comeback loss against Bama will be invaluable experience in another hostile environment.