The No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs limp into Atlanta this afternoon to take on the No 2 LSU Tigers in the SEC Championship game. With a few key UGA players battling injuries and others declared out for the game, the Dawgs have been relying on the medical staff this week to get everyone ready for the game.
Following is the status of several Georgia players for today’s contest with LSU.
D’ANDRE SWIFT, RB (PROBABLE)
D’Andre Swift has been battling shoulder problems for most of the season and it caught up to him during the Georgia Tech game. Dawg Nation held its collective breath as the Philadelphia junior left the game and didn’t return. Swift is Georgia’s most dangerous offensive weapon and Coach Smart believes he’ll be good to go against the Tigers.
ERIC STOKES, CORNERBACK (PROBABLE)
Stokes has been Georgia’s most consistent cornerback this season and he’ll be a key component in slowing down the LSU pass offense After leaving the Texas A&M game with an injury, he returned for the Tech game and helped the Dawgs dominate the Jackets. The sophomore DB, who leads UGA with 8 passes broken up, is tough as nails as will be ready for Saturday.
DEVONTE WYATT, DL (QUESTIONABLE)
TOMMY BUSH, WR (PROBABLE)
The freshman speedster provides a huge target for Jake Fromm and his speed causes matchup problems. He missed a lot of playing time with a sports hernia injury but suited up for the Texas A&M game and caught his first collegiate pass against Georgia Tech.
BEN CLEVELAND, OL (PROBABLE)
CADE MAYS, OL (PROBABLE)
The 6 foot 6, 318-pound sophomore offensive lineman, slowed by ankle and shoulder injuries this season, missed the Texas A&M game but played against Georgia Tech. Mays has started at three different positions this season and has played all five offensive positions during the year. Expect him to rotate at right guard with Ben Cleveland today.
D’WAN MATHIS, QB (OUT)
The freshman quarterback underwent surgery to remove a cyst on his brain after the G-Day game. He has participated in non-contact drills with the team throughout the season and his status for next season will be a key decision for 2020.
JUSTIN SHAFFER, OL (OUT)
The junior offensive lineman started against Tennessee and South Carolina, but after suffering a neck sprain, has missed the balance of the season.
LAWRENCE CAGER, WR (OUT)
The grad transfer wide receiver from Miami was lost for the season prior to the Tech game when he went down in practice with an ankle injury that required surgery. He is tied for the team lead in receptions with 33 and is second in receiving yards (476) and touchdowns (4).