Georgia boasted one of the nation's top defenses in 2017, but Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley doesn't seem to think the Bulldogs could hold in the Big 12.
Riley, whose Sooners lost to Georgia 54-46 in last season's Rose Bowl, appeared on ESPNU SiriusXM on Tuesday, saying Georgia's defense wouldn't be near as effective if the Bulldogs played in the Big 12.
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"If you throw Georgia in the Big 12 every year there is no way they are a top-five defense in the country," Riley said.
Riley on Twitter later clarified he wasn't taking a dig at Georgia, just touting the Big 12's offensive prowess.
That’s not a shot at Georgia....they were absolutely one of the best defenses last year...it’s a compliment to our league-
— Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) July 3, 2018
In 2017, Georgia finished No. 6 in the nation in total defense (294.9 yards per game), while Oklahoma had the country's best offense behind Baker Mayfield (579.6 yards per game).