I think Saban intentionally kept Hurts as the starter as long as he could so he could lull UGA into a false sense of security.
Had he replaced Hurts mid-season, teams could have better prepared to face Tua, but it was obvious once Tua got going, it threw UGA completely off-guard.
Saban had the “ace in the hole” and he knew it.
Georgia didn't make the right call and kept running Chubb instead of Michel. Dumb play calling on their part.
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