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Georgia football moves up in this week’s AP Poll

Georgia is moving in the right direction according to this week’s AP Poll. See where the Bulldogs rank here.

Georgia moved from No. 13 to No. 11 in the latest AP Poll rankings released on Sunday.

The Bulldogs (6-2) have found a spark in USC transfer quarterback JT Daniels.

The Irvine, California native had a great first start vs. Mississippi State two weeks ago when he threw for 400 yards and four touchdowns and a solid showing on Saturday vs. South Carolina, completing 10 of 16 passes for 139 yards with two touchdowns and one tipped-pass interception.

A quarterback was all Georgia was missing and now that it seems that the Bulldogs have found their signal caller, the polls should show UGA a little more love.

On a more positive note, Georgia is ranked No. 9 in the College Football Playoff Rankings and the Bulldogs may even be in a better spot when the updated rankings are released on Tuesday night.

Here’s the week-14 AP Poll in its entirety.

#1 Alabama (62)
#2 Notre Dame
#3 Ohio State
#4 Clemson
#5 Texas A&M
#6 Florida
#7 Cincinnati
#8 BYU
#9 Miami
#10 Indiana
#11 Georgia
#12 Iowa State
#13 Oklahoma
#14 Coastal Carolina
#15 Marshall
#16 Northwestern
#17 USC
#18 Wisconsin
#19 Oklahoma State
#20 Louisiana
#21 Oregon
#22 Tulsa
#23 Washington
#24 Iowa
#25 Liberty

Georgia’s next game will be in Athens on Dec. 5 vs. Vanderbilt (0-8).

 

Kirby Smart speaks on QB D’Wan Mathis leaving Georgia

Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart comments on the reports of QB D’Wan Mathis leaving the University of Georgia.

Just moments before Saturday’s kickoff between Georgia and South Carolina, Dawgs247 broke the reports that Georgia quarterback D’Wan Mathis did not travel to Columbia and will be leaving the team.

Mathis is 12 for 30 on the year for 89 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions.  He was pulled for Stetson Bennett following a rough start to the season against Arkansas.  USC transfer JT Daniels has started under center for the Dawgs past two games.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart commented on the status of Mathis in his postgame press conference Saturday night.

“D’Wan and I have had several conversations,” Smart said. “D’wan has been very communicative. He’s handled things really well. The stuff that goes on with D’Wan and our team and us is really a team-related deal so I’m not really going to comment on it. But D’Wan’s handled everything with first class.”

The redshirt freshman who flipped his commitment to Ohio State underwent brain surgery to remove a cyst in 2019.  Many thought he would never play another snap of football but now Mathis will now enter the NCAA transfer portal in hopes to find a starting job on a new team.

Halftime: UGA Twitter reacts to a huge first half from Georgia run game

Georgia is leading South Carolina 28-10 at halftime thanks to a big performance by the Bulldogs running game. Here’s what UGA Twitter says.

No. 9 Georgia is leading South Carolina 28-10 at halftime.

The story so far is a dominant Georgia offense, led not by the arm of quarterback JT Daniels like last week vs. Mississippi State, but by the Bulldogs run game.

Georgia has ran 23 times for 208 yards and 3 touchdowns.

UGA Twitter reacts to a strong first half:

 

 

 

Watch: Georgia rushes for 208 yards in the first half vs. South Carolina

No. 9 Georgia leads South Carolina 28-10 at halftime after a huge performance from the Bulldogs run game. Highlights, details and more here.

Georgia decided to keep quarterback JT Daniels arm in the bag vs. South Carolina and so far, it’s working as the Bulldogs take a 28-10 lead into halftime in Columbia.

UGA has rushed 23 times for 208 yards and junior running back James Cook looks incredible so far with five carries for 98 yards and two touchdowns – 20 yards per carry.

The Bulldogs rushed for eight yards vs. Mississippi State last week

Part of the reason for such a low total was how explosive the passing game was behind quarterback JT Daniels as he passed for 401 yards and four touchdowns.

The other reason was Georgia couldn’t get a push on a struggling Mississippi State defense.

Tonight vs. South Carolina, the story has been completely different, especially on the Bulldogs front, which is creating gaping holes for these Georgia running backs.

Just check out these stats from ‘running back U’.

  • Junior RB James Cook (5 carries, 98 yards, 2 TDs)
  • Sophomore RB Zamir White (11 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD)
  • Kenny McIntosh (5 carries, 53 yards)

Granted South Carolina is missing four defensive starters to opt-outs and their leading pass rusher JJ Enagbare due to COVID testing, so Georgia has a huge advantage in the depth department.

Still, it’s nice to see this Bulldogs run game come back to life.

Check out some of the best runs of the first half:

Watch: UGA RB James Cook explodes for big run vs. South Carolina

Watch UGA running back James Cook hit the hole for a big run vs. South Carolina here.

No. 9 Georgia is looking good early in Columbia vs. South Carolina.

The Dawgs lead 14-0 after a touchdown pass from quarterback JT Daniels and a rushing touchdown by running back James Cook.

That’s two drives and two touchdowns for the Bulldogs.

It was this big run by Cook that set up his easy toss sweep for the score.

And then that classic Georgia toss sweep for six.

I love what I’m seeing from offensive coordinator Todd Monken so far. He’s established the run, gaining 151 yards so far and has gotten Daniels going with easy throws.

Tune in to Georgia vs. South Carolina live now on SEC Network.

 

 

Georgia scores on opening drive, leads South Carolina 7-0 in the first

No. 9 Georgia has kicked off vs South Carolina in Columbia and the Bulldogs are off to a hot start. USC transfer JT Daniels in his second start as a Georgia Bulldog hit a long pass to senior tight end Tre McKitty before he went back to McKitty for a …

No. 9 Georgia has kicked off vs South Carolina in Columbia and the Bulldogs are off to a hot start.

USC transfer JT Daniels in his second start as a Georgia Bulldog hit a long pass to senior tight end Tre McKitty before he went back to McKitty for a diving touchdown.

Watch the touchdown here:

Tight ends! Let’s hope to see more of this, DawgNation.

Georgia leads the Gamecocks 7-0 early in the first quarter on SEC Network.

Georgia vs. South Carolina: UGA star DT Jordan Davis listed as questionable

Georgia star defensive tackle Jordan Davis is listed as questionable for the Bulldogs matchup vs. South Carolina tonight in Columbia.

The Bulldogs have missed preseason All-SEC defensive tackle Jordan Davis mightily since he went down with an elbow injury vs. Kentucky four weeks ago.

Good news is, it looks like he may go tonight in Columbia.

No. 9 Georgia kicks off vs. South Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on SEC Network.

At the very least it’s great to see Davis travel with the team and get on the field for warmups.

We’re not sure how much playing time he may get, if any, as South Carolina’s offense has struggled to get anything going as of late, scoring just 10 points last week’s 17-10 loss vs. Missouri.

Dawgs, make sure you’re caught up on all things Georgia football before the game! I breakdown it all, including JT Daniels’ big performance and what it means for UGA in 2021 in this week’s episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. Listen here:

Breaking: Georgia QB D’Wan Mathis has left the UGA football team

Redshirt freshman quarterback D’Wan Mathis has reportedly left the Georgia football program. Details and analysis here.

I keep talking about this Georgia quarterback drama as if it’s a book the size of a table and well, it just keeps getting bigger.

Redshirt freshman quarterback D’Wan Mathis has reportedly left the Georgia football program.

Dawgs 247Sports broke the news and multiple sources have confirmed.

This probably has something to do with USC transfer JT Daniels getting the start last week vs. MSU and balling out, completing 28 of 38 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns.

Yes, it was against a bad MSU defense, but at the very least Georgia has its quarterback for the rest of the season and with Mathis bowing-out, Daniels may be the one under center when the Bulldogs take on Clemson in the 2021 season opener.

For now, all eyes are on Columbia as Georgia takes on the Gamecocks at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.

Check back with us at UGAWire.com for more updates regarding Mathis as news breaks.

Dawgs, make sure you’re caught up on all things Georgia football before the game! I breakdown it all, including JT Daniels’ big performance and what it means for UGA in 2021 in this week’s episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. Listen here:

 

What South Carolina media is saying about Georgia ahead of UGA at SC

No. 9 Georgia is set to face South Carolina at 7:30 ET in Columbia, televised on SEC Network.Here’s what the South Carolina media is saying.

No. 9 Georgia is set to face South Carolina at 7:30 ET in Columbia, televised on SEC Network.

South Carolina (2-6) led by former UGA quarterback Mike Bobo as interim coach is coming off of a 17-10 loss at Missouri last week.

Freshman quarterback Luke Doty replaced Senior Collyn Hill in the second half and is now set to get his first start as a Gamecock vs. the Bulldogs.

On the other side, Georgia is riding off of a terrific offensive performance in a 31-24 win vs. Mississippi State Saturday as USC transfer made his first start under center as a Bulldog and passed for 401 yards and four touchdowns.

Here’s what South Carolina media is saying about Georgia ahead of tonight’s game.

 

Final predictions: Carolina vs. Georgia

By John Whittle  – 247Sports 

“Will Muschamp and Kirby Smart are friends and we all know how that turned out last year. Mike Bobo and Kirby Smart are better friends but no love will be lost Saturday. Smart can’t afford to lose this game and needs to run it up if they expect to be any factor in the CFP rankings. I expect Doty to start and while he will make some frustrating mistakes, he will spark the Gamecocks to another stunner. South Carolina 24 – Georgia 21”

 

 

Five numbers to know before South Carolina’s football game against No. 9 Georgia

By Eric Boynton – Spartenberg Herald 

“32.1 – that’s Georgia’s average yardage on kickoff returns which ranks second only to LSU in the Southeastern Conference and third nationally. That’s nearly10 yards more than any of the teams next in line. Special teams could play a big part in this game with the Bulldogs also leading the league in kickoff return coverage and punting.”

 

 

Gameday Guide: Gamecocks vs Georgia

By GC Staff – Rivals

“Collyn Taylor: Georgia is good with a defense predicated on stopping the run, which South Carolina is going to rely on heavily. Best-case scenario for South Carolina is starting a true freshman likely without his No. 1 target in Shi Smith. Defensively South Carolina is held together like a MacGyver bomb, so it will be hard to stop a good Georgia rushing attack and a revitalized passing attack from JT Daniels. It’s going to be a tough row to hoe. Georgia 38, South Carolina 13”

Dawgs, make sure you’re caught up on all things Georgia football before the game! I breakdown it all, including JT Daniels’ big performance and what it means for UGA in 2021 in this week’s episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. Listen here:

 

 

How to watch, listen or stream Georgia vs. South Carolina

No. 9 Georgia is in Columbia to take on South Carolina tonight in the SEC’s ‘rivalry’ week. Here’s how to watch, listen or stream and more!

No. 9 Georgia is in Columbia to take on South Carolina tonight in the SEC’s ‘rivalry’ week.

South Carolina is led by interim coach,  former Georgia quarterback and offensive coordinator, Mike Bobo after four year coach Will Muschamp was fired earlier this season.

The Gamecocks (2-6) are coming off of a 17-10 loss to Missouri last week in which freshman quarterback Luke Doty replaced senior Collin Hill under center in the second half.

The 2020 4-star dual-threat recruit is set to get his first start as a Gamecock as Georgia (5-2) comes to town to avenge the embarrassing double overtime loss last year in Athens.

USC transfer quarterback JT Daniels will get his second start at quarterback for the Bulldogs while riding with a 400-yard performance under his belt in his first start last week vs. Mississippi State.

 

Here’s how to watch, listen or stream tonight’s game:

No. 9 Georgia at South Carolina

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. EST

TV: SEC Network via ESPN

Stream: Watch ESPN, ESPN app, fuboTV

Where: Williams-Brice stadium — Columbia, South Carolina.

Satellite Radio: XM 191

Georgia Radio: Athens 960 AM/106.1 FM; Atlanta 750 AM/95.5 FM; Macon 106.3 FM; Augusta 580 AM/95.1 FM; Savannah 1400 AM/104.3 FM; Columbus 1460 AM/100.1 FM; Valdosta 105.9 FM; Rome 107.1 FM (IMG Radio-Scott Howard, Eric Zeier, Chuck Dowdle)

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Betting:

Odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook

Georgia  -21.5 (-106) at South Carolina +21.5 (-115)

Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -110 U: -110)

Place your legal sports bets online in CO, IN, NJ, TN, and WV at BetMGM. Bet now!

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Captains: Sophomore linebacker Azeez Ojulari, junior linebacker Channing Tyndall and sophomore running back Zamir White.

Matchup predictor: Georgia has a 89.4% chance to win, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index.

Series history: The Bulldogs lead the overall series 51-19-2 over the Gamecocks.

Here’s how the last five games have shook out.

  • Oct 12, 2019 – South Carolina 20 vs. Georgia 17
  • Sep 08, 2018 – Georgia 41 vs. South Carolina 17
  • Nov 04, 2017 – Georgia 24 vs. South Carolina 10
  • Oct 09, 2016 – Georgia 28 vs. South Carolina 14
  • Sep 19, 2015 – Georgia 52 vs. South Carolina 20

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Prediction:

South Carolina is missing four defensive starters who decided to opt-out of the rest of the 2020 season after Muschamp was let go, including star defensive back Israel Mukuamu, who had three interceptions including a pick-6 last year vs. UGA.

Not a great look, especially when Georgia’s pass game seemed to find its stride last week with JT Daniels under center.

Gamecocks freshman quarterback Doty will have his work cut out for him against a talented Bulldogs defense who has been riddled with injuries this season, but is the healthiest its been in weeks with the possibility of star defensive tackle getting some reps in after missing some time with an elbow injury.

The Dawgs will have to stuff the run game to keep the Gamecocks from being able to get explosive plays off of play action, but with the inexperience of Doty and South Carolina missing its deep threat in receiver Shi Smith, it shouldn’t be difficult.

I’m taking Georgia win and cover 38-13.

Dawgs, make sure you’re caught up on all things Georgia football before the game! I breakdown it all, including JT Daniels’ big performance and what it means for UGA in 2021 in this week’s episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. Listen here: