Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low

As disappointing as the first half of the season has been for Georgia with the continuing problems on defense and a running game that has been non-existent, the Bulldogs still have an opportunity to salvage this season. As furious as the Bulldog Nation was over the embarrassing loss to Tennessee two weeks ago, things could change in a hurry if Georgia could knock off Florida in two weeks. The Bulldogs are off this Saturday, so they have some extra time to get ready for the Gators. Finding a running game would help, and so would playing closer to their talent level defensively -- especially against the pass. Nothing’s going to be easy for Georgia the rest of the way. But winning those two home SEC games against Auburn and Kentucky in November is a must if the Bulldogs are going to keep their head above water.

Best-case scenario: The bye week rejuvenates the Bulldogs, and they upset No. 1 Florida on Oct. 31. The defense plays its best stretch of football during the second half, and the Bulldogs streak to an 8-4 record and play in the Outback Bowl.

Worst-case scenario: Florida routs Georgia for the second straight year, sending the Bulldogs into a spiral they can’t recover from. They lose two more games, finishing up at 6-6, and Mark Richt is forced to make changes on his staff.

Prediction: The Bulldogs lose to Florida and Georgia Tech, sending them to the Independence Bowl with a 7-5 record, and Richt is faced with some tough decisions in the offseason.