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Ohio State and Michigan reveal why they were eager to ‘get hands on’ Georgia last season
The Bulldogs held on for a 42-41 win when Ohio State missed a last-second field goal and went on to beat TCU by a 65-7 count in the CFP Championship. RELATED: Ryan Day still upset about Marvin Harrison no-call Michigan receiver Ronnie Bell, another Senior Bowl participant, explained that he couldn’t bear to watch. Bell revealed that the Wolverines — 51-45 losers to TCU — had been plotting to take down Georgia throughout the 2022 season.
WATCH: Kenny McIntosh shines at Senior Bowl, asks Todd Monken to stay at Georgia for another title
MOBILE, Ala. — Kenny McIntosh left Georgia with an unmatched tailback legacy as a two-time national champion, and he’s showing the NFL he wants more. To be clear, McIntosh wants more for the Bulldogs after his departure, too, to the extent he publicly encouraged offensive coordinator Todd Monken to stay another year after Wednesday’s practice.
Brett Thorson shares hilarious Talladega Nights video to sum up his first season with Georgia
It’s pretty clear Georgia punter Brett Thorson has a great sense of humor. Time and time again this season, Thorson has used social media to let it be known that he wasn’t seeing the field a ton, in part because of the success of Georgia’s offense and Stetson Bennett. The Bulldogs punted just 36 times this season, averaging the fourth fewest punts per game in the country.
Georgia basketball comeback attempt falls short in 82-75 loss at Florida
It was a homecoming of sorts for Georgia coach Mike White, who coached the Gators (8-7, 1-2) for six seasons before departing for Athens in March of 2022. White will have to wait until Feb. 28 for another crack at his former team when it travels to Athens. Terry Roberts logged his second straight performance with over 20 points. Roberts, who tied his career-high with 26 against Auburn on Wednesday, tallied 25 against Florida with 4 assists, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Georgia grabs Mississippi State receiver Rara Thomas out of transfer portal
Thomas had 44 catches for 626 yards and 7 touchdowns this season. Thomas’ yards ranked 12th in the SEC this season, and his 7 TD grabs were tied for fourth-most in the league.
Justin Fields the most recent tie between CFP Peach Bowl teams Georgia and Ohio State
Day’s Ohio State teams were 20-2 with Fields, including a perfect 15-0 record against Big Ten teams. Day said he understands how challenging it can be for programs to lose great players because the Buckeyes have lost their share, themselves.
UGA fans watching weather forecast closely ahead of rivalry showdown with Georgia Tech
Two different rain systems will be moving through Georgia this weekend and both will be of interest to UGA fans hoping to avoid having the final home game of the season spoiled by wet weather. The first of those systems arrives on Friday and could make for soggy conditions for those hoping to get out and do some post-Thanksgiving shopping, but should gradually end as we head toward the afternoon and into the evening according to Atlanta News First meteorologist Ella Dorsey.
Georgia Tech’s Brent Key understands physicality needed to compete with Georgia
ATLANTA — Brent Key didn’t mince words when he took charge of a struggling Georgia Tech football program after the team got off to a 1-3 start. “Number one I was going to be extremely black and white with them, very direct, very open, and very honest,” said Key, who was elevated to interim head coach when Geoff Collins was fired.
Chaz Chambliss embodies Georgia football toughness: ‘Whatever the situation is, it’s football, no matter what’
ATHENS – Georgia football’s toughness – both physical and mental – has set it apart from its competition in 2022. It’s an integral part of the team’s identity, something that the group both embraces and declares with pride. RELATED: How Georgia became the toughest team in college football: ‘It’s not built for everybody’ Linebacker Chaz Chambliss is yet another example of that for UGA.
Georgia football is more than confident Stetson Bennett can outplay Kentucky quarterback Will Levis
ATHENS — In the eyes of the NFL draft scouts, Kentucky has the superior quarterback in this week’s matchup in Will Levis. Most tout the signal caller as a top-10 pick, due in part to his impressive physical traits. “This guy’s got a bazooka for an arm. He can make all the throws,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. “He’s a really good athlete, and he’s physically and mentally really tough. He’s wired that kind of way to compete against you. It’s not like he’s going to shy away from contact.
How Kirby Smart prepped Georgia for cow bells: 3 keys for UGA to avoid Mississippi State upset
Smart’s No. 1-ranked Bulldogs are sure to hear plenty of clanking throughout the action as Mississippi State fans look to provide their squad a home-field advantage in the 7 p.m. kick (TV: ESPN). RELATED: Around the SEC TV times, networks and picks from Mike Griffith The Georgia head coach explained how he made sure the cowbell noises will be familiar to his players, to the extent it should not prove a difference-making distraction.
Georgia football Gimme 5: Gauging the seismic long-term recruiting impact of the Tennessee weekend
Welcome to Gimme 5, a weekly Q&A where one member of the DawgNation team answers your questions about the Georgia football program. To ask questions, simply check out the DawgNation forum or ask us a question on the weekly “Before the Hedges” program and your questions could be featured in a future edition of Gimme 5.
Social media clowns Florida fans for turnout in Jacksonville
They say Georgia-Florida is supposed to be a 50-50 split. It would appear the Florida split did not show up. Many on social media noted the lack of Florida fans at the start of the game. The Gators come into the game with a 4-3 record, having lost to LSU prior to the game against Georgia. “It’s another exciting matchup with these guys in Jacksonville,” Smart said. “I have a lot of respect for Billy. I’ve known him for a long time.
‘Realistic’ Kirby Smart: No apologies for 42-10 win, but plenty of criticism
Final Final Final Final Wed, 10/12 on ESPN2 @11:30 ET Thurs, 10/13 on Fox Sports 1 @11:00 ET Thurs, 10/13 on ESPN @11:00 ET Fri, 10/14 on ESPN @11:30 ET Sat, 10/15 on CBS Sports Network @12:00 AM ET Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final (14) North Carolina State 19 Final Final...
Kirby Smart shares why it was important for Arik Gilbert to travel for Georgia football
Arik Gilbert was a curious inclusion for Georgia’s travel roster for the Missouri game. The tight end did not dress out for the contest against the Tigers yet still made the lengthy trip with the team to Columbia, Mo. He did not travel with Georgia to its first SEC road game against South Carolina and Kirby Smart had told reporters Gilbert was day-to-day in the run-up to the game.
Georgia football-Missouri instant observations as Bulldogs flirt with danger in ugly win
Final (10) North Carolina State 13 Sun, 10/2 on Fox Sports 1 @3:00 AM ET Sun, 10/2 on ESPN+ @4:00 ET Wed, 10/5 on ESPN2 @11:00 ET Fri, 10/7 on Fox Sports 1 @11:00 ET Fri, 10/7 on ESPN2 @11:30 ET Sat, 10/8 on CBS Sports Network @2:30 AM ET Sat, 10/8 on Fox Sports 1 @2:30 AM ET Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final Final...
Georgia football-Missouri live updates, scores, injury news and analysis for Week 5 game
Georgia football returns to SEC play with a trip to Columbia, Mo. on Saturday against the Missouri Tigers. The Bulldogs have been much more engaged against Power 5 opponents this season, winning by an average score of 48.5 to 5. Still, Georgia readily admits it did not play up to its standard last week, as it came away with a 39-22 win over Kent State.
Kirby Smart updates status of Kenny McIntosh, praises running back Daijun Edwards for Kent State play
Final Final Sat, 9/24 on Pac-12 Network @9:30 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN+ @10:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN+ @10:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN+ @10:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN+ @10:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN+ @10:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN+ @11:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on CBS Sports Network @11:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN2 @11:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN @11:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN+ @11:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on NFL Network @11:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on Fox Sports 1 @11:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPN+ @11:00 ET Sat, 9/24 on ABC @11:30 ET Sat, 9/24 on ESPNU...
Georgia football-South Carolina live updates, score, analysis, injury news for Week 3 game
Sat, 9/17 on ESPN @4:00 ET Final Final Sat, 9/17 on ABC @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on ESPNU @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on SEC Network @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on Fox Sports 1 @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on FOX @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on CBS Sports Network @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on ESPN+ @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on ESPN3 @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on BTN @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on BTN @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on ESPN2 @4:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on ESPN+ @5:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on ESPN+ @5:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on ESPN3 @5:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on ESPN+ @6:00 ET Sat, 9/17 on Pac-12...
Dan Mullen second-guesses Kirby Smart’s fourth-down decision, ‘deflated Georgia sideline’
ATLANTA — Dan Mullen took a spot on the SEC Network wrap-up show on Saturday night, providing the perspective of a head coach who faced Georgia and Alabama this season. Mullen, recently fired after four seasons with the Gators, was among the analysts who second-guessed Kirby Smart after the Bulldogs’ 41-24 loss in the SEC Championship Game. Mullen zeroed in on a play he felt changed the momentum with Georgia looking to rally in the second half.
Tate Ratledge’s mullet lands UGA OL an NIL deal with Barstool Sports
A few members of UGA’s football team landed NIL deals as soon as they became eligible on Thursday. The award for the most creative pact goes to offensive lineman Tate Ratledge, who is now sponsored by Barstool Sports as a “Barstool Athlete” after a funny Twitter exchange.
OPINION: We should proceed to supply our own light
Illustration photo of South African rand JOHANNESBURG - There was a time in my life not too long ago when I was blissfully ignorant of the situation surrounding my country's future. It is a future predicated on the possibility of a failed economy, a collapsing social system, and a racial imbalance across the country's spectrum. And all I had ever cared for was to continue living my life, writing my stories, pursuing my dreams.
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