Former UGA cornerback Kamari Lassiter intercepted a career-high two passes for the Houston Texans on Sunday
Houston Texans rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter intercepted a pair of passes against the Detroit Lions in one of the best games of his young NFL career. Lassiter, who is a former Georgia Bulldog, was a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Lassiter now has 29 tackles and three interceptions in his impressive rookie campaign. However, he left the Lions’ game with a concussion and was unable to return. Lassiter will have to pass concussion protocol before he can return to action.
Lassiter’s injury helped spark some life in Detroit’s offense. The Lions completed a dramatic 16-point comeback to win 26-23.
Detroit scored 13 fourth quarter points partially because Lassiter was not out their on the Texans’ defense. Houston intercepted Detroit quarterback Jared Goff five times, but it was not enough.
Here’s a look at Lassiter’s second interception against Detroit.
Lassiter joins former Georgia Bulldogs Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey in the NFL rookie of the year conversation with Bowers being the most likely choice of the trio.
Want to watch the Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers in person on Saturday, Nov. 16? Tickets still remain for as little as $298.
The Southeastern Conference schedule continues during college football’s Week 12 as the Georgia Bulldogs welcome the Tennessee Volunteers to Sanford Stadium, and if you want to see the action live and in person, here are the ticket details you need to know.
The ‘Dawgs are ranked 10th in the updated US LBM Coaches Poll thanks to a 7-2 overall record, with both of those defeats coming in SEC play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 5 and the Ole Miss Rebels in Week 11.
The Vols are ranked fourth in the Coaches Poll with an 8-1 total tally and just one loss in six tries against fellow conference schools. That lone stumble came in Week 6 at the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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Want to watch the Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers in person on Saturday, Nov. 16? Tickets still remain for as little as $298.
The Southeastern Conference schedule continues during college football’s Week 12 as the Georgia Bulldogs welcome the Tennessee Volunteers to Sanford Stadium, and if you want to see the action live and in person, here are the ticket details you need to know.
The ‘Dawgs are ranked 10th in the updated US LBM Coaches Poll thanks to a 7-2 overall record, with both of those defeats coming in SEC play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 5 and the Ole Miss Rebels in Week 11.
The Vols are ranked fourth in the Coaches Poll with an 8-1 total tally and just one loss in six tries against fellow conference schools. That lone stumble came in Week 6 at the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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The SEC continues to bring the top college football matchups each and every weekend this fall and this top-10 battle between two long-time rivals promises to be a good one. Take a look below at the ticket information for one of the top games this weekend.
Want to watch the Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers in person on Saturday, Nov. 16? Tickets still remain for as little as $298.
The Southeastern Conference schedule continues during college football’s Week 12 as the Georgia Bulldogs welcome the Tennessee Volunteers to Sanford Stadium, and if you want to see the action live and in person, here are the ticket details you need to know.
The ‘Dawgs are ranked 10th in the updated US LBM Coaches Poll thanks to a 7-2 overall record, with both of those defeats coming in SEC play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 5 and the Ole Miss Rebels in Week 11.
The Vols are ranked fourth in the Coaches Poll with an 8-1 total tally and just one loss in six tries against fellow conference schools. That lone stumble came in Week 6 at the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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“I thought Carson played good,” said Kirby Smart after Georgia’s road loss to Ole Miss
Georgia Bulldogs senior quarterback Carson Beck took care of the ball better in Georgia’s 28-10 road loss to Ole Miss, but that was about it. Beck completed 20 of 31 passes for 186 yards and threw one interception, which was tipped. Beck was sacked five times and fumbled twice (one lost fumble) in Georgia’s rough 28-10 road loss to Ole Miss.
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart thinks Carson Beck played pretty well given the circumstances. The Georgia offense was not explosive against Ole Miss and did not test the Rebels deep down the field often.
“I thought he came out gunning and throwing,” said Smart. “Carson (Beck) had his best week of practice. I thought Carson did some good things. He threw some play-action strikes. He stepped up and made some great third-down plays.”
Beck and Georgia moved the ball alright, but turnovers haunted Georgia once again. Beck did not receive much support as running back Nate Frazier fumbled twice and the UGA offensive line struggled.
“I thought Carson (Beck) played good, guys,” said Smart. “We put a lot on him, and he’s playing on the road with crowd noise. But man, he stands in that pocket and converted some third downs and made some really nice plays. I thought he threw the ball away a couple times tonight. It was really good. So I’m not here to be critical of him.”
Georgia needs the best version of Carson Beck if UGA is going to beat Tennessee on Saturday.
The Georgia Bulldogs suffered a humbling 28-10 road loss to the Ole Miss Rebels
The Georgia at Ole Miss game was filled with high-stakes moments and unfortunate missed opportunities for the Bulldogs. The first drive showcased the Bulldogs’ defensive prowess, with Chaz Chambliss and Nazir Stackhouse combining for a sack, and safety Dan Jackson coming up with a timely interception. This turnover forced Rebels’ quarterback Jaxson Dart to the sideline with an ankle injury, shifting early momentum in Georgia’s favor.
Capitalizing on the turnover, the Bulldogs orchestrated a methodical seven-play drive culminating in a two-yard rushing touchdown by freshman Nate Frazier. Ole Miss responded with backup quarterback Austin Simmons, who went 5-for-6 for 64 yards, driving his team downfield and setting up a touchdown run by Ulysses Bentley IV to tie the game at 7-7.
Dart later returned to the game with his left ankle heavily taped and led the Rebels to a field goal, nudging the score to 13-7. Meanwhile, Georgia’s offense started finding rhythm on their final drive of the half, with key receptions from Dominic Lovett and Dillon Bell. But a crucial drop by tight end Ben Yurosek halted their progress. This drop, their 27th of the season and the highest in the nation, underscored the season-long struggle for the Bulldogs’ receiving corps. Ole Miss capitalized on the stalled drive, with Dart marching downfield to set up Cayden Lee’s impressive 53-yard field goal, sending the Rebels into halftime with a 16-7 lead and momentum on their side.
At halftime, Kirby Smart emphasized the need for the defense to pressure Dart and force turnovers, while on offense, he stressed the importance of a strong running game to keep Ole Miss’s defense honest. Georgia’s opening drive of the second half saw improvement, with four 10+ yard plays, all through the air. This promising drive ended in a field goal, cutting the lead to 16-10.
Dart responded for Ole Miss with back-to-back passes of 26 and 23 yards to Cayden Lee, ultimately leading to a precise 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane ‘Juice’ Wells Jr., extending the Rebels’ lead to 22-10. The Bulldogs’ next drive was derailed by another turnover—a fumble on a screen pass by Frazier, who had otherwise been a bright spot for Georgia’s offense.
Reflecting on the third quarter, Smart remarked, “Three really good drives, maybe four, and a turnover on defense.” But the turnovers continued to haunt them. Georgia’s first drive of the fourth quarter was promising, chewing up 9:27 on the clock over 15 plays. However, a tipped fourth-down pass was intercepted by John Saunders Jr., ending another scoring opportunity and dealing a significant blow to Georgia’s comeback hopes. After that the Bulldogs could not come up with anymore significant scoring drives.
With this loss, the Bulldogs’ season isn’t over, but their margin for error has completely disappeared. Now at two losses, Georgia’s path to the College Football Playoff has narrowed, making each game a must-win. Their best shot at a playoff berth relies on securing an at-large bid, which could position them to host a playoff game at home. Every remaining game will be a test of resilience, with the Bulldogs needing to perform at their absolute best.
Georgia defense has massive test against nation’s leader in yards in Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart
There’s a lot of pressure for the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (7-1) heading into their matchup with the No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels (7-2) at 3:30 p.m. ET and it’s due to Ole Miss’s offense being considered elite.
The biggest reason Ole Miss’ offense is great is quarterback Jaxson Dart. The senior quarterback is just coming off of a record-breaking performance where he threw for 515 yards and six touchdowns in a blowout 63-31 win over Arkansas. Overall, Dart has 3,210 yards (leads the nation), 21 touchdowns, and a 192.4 passer rating.
For those of you wondering how Dart will attack the Georgia defense, here’s a scouting report on him:
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Explosive Plays
Dart has a cannon for a right arm, which was on full display in his game against Arkansas. He’s shown great chemistry with his receivers. Each of the top four reception leaders are averaging over 16 yards per reception. Overall, he averages an insane 11.6 yards per attempt.
Kirby Smart said it best:
“I think Jaxson Dart is playing (like) probably one of the best quarterbacks playing in the country in terms of explosive plays. A lot of respect for how he competes. I mean, the guy runs extremely physical, like a SEC running back. He doesn’t try to avoid contact — he actually seeks it. You can tell he’s got a fiery, competitive attitude, just like his coach does, just like Lane does. So they have a lot of the same personality traits.”
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Running Physicality
Dart complements his gunslinger mentality with his toughness and physicality as a scrambler. This season, he has 254 yards and three touchdowns on 77 rushes, which makes him the third-leading rushing quarterback that Georgia has faced behind Jalen Milroe (380) and Cade Klubnik (270).
When asked about Dart’s running ability, Smart had this to say:
“Jaxson Dart is their second-leading rusher and that’s just telling you, man, they got, and they get rushing yards too when he takes off and runs. And he’s a tremendous athlete, hard to tackle. And if you counted the passing yards they get on the RPOs in their run game, they lead the country because they get a lot of yards off that as well.”
So how does the Georgia defense overcome Jaxson Dart?
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Malaki Starks
Dart often looks for the home run ball. He doesn’t check down to receivers unless that’s the first read and it’s open on an in-breaking route. Granted, he’s often been able to connect on these deep passes, but there are times where it can cause him to take drive killing sacks or force a pass into a tight window.
This is where Malaki Starks comes in. While KJ Bolden is more of the blitzing safety, Starks is a ballhawk safety with great range. Georgia fans have seen him capable of taking away the deep ball before, but his play has fluctuated wildly. When he’s on his A-game he can create a no-fly zone from 30-40 yards past the line of scrimmage, especially if one of Ole Miss’s awesome receiving group misses this game.
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Blitz Packages
Georgia’s front seven can create havoc for Jaxson Dart. The offensive line has shown to be competent in protecting against blitz packages in the past, but they allowed six sacks against LSU. Georgia’s pass rush, with Mykel Williams and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, is one of the best in the SEC, so if they can win the matchup versus Ole Miss’s line, then they could neutralize Dart.
Media predicts who wins, covers in the Georgia versus Ole Miss football game
The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (7-1, 5-1) hit the road to play the No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels (7-2, 3-2) in an SEC clash with College Football Playoff implications. The Georgia-Ole Miss game will be played on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on ABC.
Georgia enters the Ole Miss game as three-point favorites. The Bulldogs are coming off a 34-20 win over Florida. Ole Miss looked impressive in a 63-31 win over Arkansas last week.
Members of the media are split on which team will cover the spread, but most of the media has Georgia winning.
National media predictions for Georgia at Ole Miss
“As Kiffin pointed out this week, Georgia has beaten everyone in its path not named Alabama since the COVID-19 season. The Rebels have added impact transfers and can make explosive plays, but their strength of schedule is 51st by Sagarin. The Bulldogs’ defense slows down Dart and Rebels,” said Marc Weiszer of Athens Banner-Herald.
Weiszer has the Georgia covering the spread and winning. He’s smart to point out that Ole Miss’ stats are probably a little inflated.
Prediction: Georgia 31, Ole Miss 24
SEC Mike of “That SEC Podcast” predicts Ole Miss will narrowly beat Georgia. Ole Miss would become the first team to beat Georgia, outside of Alabama, since 2020.
Prediction: Ole Miss 27, Georgia 26
Cousin Shane of “That SEC Podcast” predicts Georgia will win, but not cover against Ole Miss. Georgia did not cover in its win over Florida last week.
Prediction: Georgia 28, Ole Miss 27
Athens-Banner Herald
“Because of Georgia’s recent success — as in recent years — you could be forgiven for immediately saying UGA wins. Carson Beck, though, is trying to shake a pretty terrible two-game stretch.” said David Kenyon of Bleacher Report.
Kenyon has Georgia covering and winning, but thinks the warning signs are there for Carson Beck to have another bad game.
Prediction: Georgia 27, Ole Miss 20
Our prediction
Ole Miss is going to fight like crazy against Georgia. The Rebels’ playoff hopes are on the line, but I think Georgia has just enough to get the job done. I think Georgia’s pass rush and defensive line will be the difference against the Ole Miss offensive front.
Prediction: Georgia 23, Ole Miss 21
Overall prediction tally
Four of the five writers have Georgia winning, but only two have Georgia winning and covering the three-point spread.
Why Georgia will beat a stacked Ole Miss team in a top 25 matchup this Saturday
The Georgia Bulldogs are slight road favorites against the No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi. In this game, it will take all three phases for Georgia to pull out a victory.
Three reasons the Georgia Bulldogs will beat Ole Miss
Resiliency
Georgia has faced many road challenges this season. Early in the season Georgia played unranked Kentucky and was hit with haymakers all game. UGA struggled offensively, gaining only 262 total yards, but found a way to win.
Two weeks later, the Bulldogs went into Bryant-Denny Stadium against No. 11 Alabama and had their worst start in the Kirby Smart era. They fell behind 28-0 in the first quarter. Carson Beck showed his elite quarterback play. He threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns in the second half before losing.
The third test was when they went into Austin, Texas, where it was Georgia vs. The World. No. 5 Texas was called the new “sheriff” in the SEC by ESPN analyst Desmond Howard. Georgia’s defense honed in and created havoc in the backfield with seven sacks. Running back Trevor Etienne carried the load for three touchdowns. UGA overcame a controversial call, too.
In these three games, Georgia had its backs against the wall and responded with big performances. UGA knows it has a big challenge against Ole Miss, but that’s when the Dawgs have played their best this season.
Kirby Smart
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Kirby Smart is the best coach in college football. Smart is an impressive 27-12 against ranked teams since he began coaching Georgia in 2016.
Smart has led Georgia back into the nation’s elite, and the Bulldogs are among the nation’s best over the past four years. Smart is arguably the best coach at preparation for his opponent now that Nick Saban has left college football. Smart has the coaching edge over Lane Kiffin.
Battle of the Trenches
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The battle of the trenches is the most important matchup in this game. Ole Miss’ defensive line has sacked opposing quarterbacks 42 times, which is the best in the nation. Walter Nolen and Princely Umanmielen have revamped this Ole Miss defense to be among one of the best defensive line groups in America.
Luckily, the Bulldogs had guard Tate Ratledge back for the Florida game. Georgia’s offensive line will neutralize this Rebels’ defensive line to help create running lanes for the running backs and create time in the pocket for Carson Beck.
This Georgia defensive line has momentum and has totaled nine sacks in the past two games. It has far more NFL draft talent than Ole Miss’ offensive front.
Georgia’s biggest remaining recruiting need is clear in the class of 2025 recruiting cycle
With early signing day less than a month away here are some of the top needs and remaining targets for Georgia football. Head coach Kirby Smart and company are still looking to add a few elite recruits to the class of 2025 recruiting cycle.
Donovan Starr
Donavan Starr is a four-star cornerback prospect that is committed to Auburn right now. Kirby Smart and UGA offered Starr last week and Starr has been interested in what the Bulldogs have for him.
A cornerback prospect is a huge need for the Bulldogs. Georgia only has one cornerback commitment after to Shamari Earls’ decommitment. Starr is 5-foot-11 and has great technical skills already with the ability to compete every rep. Starr would be a huge addition for this class to help shore up depth in the secondary for next year.
CJ Wiley is ranked as a four-star on On3.com. Wiley is an in-state blue-chip wide receiver prospect. A potential commitment from Wiley will complement the quick Georgia receiver commit Tayln Taylor, who is looked at by major recruiting sites as a difference-maker.
Wiley has always been on top of the Georgia’s list regardless of his former commitment to Florida State. Wiley is well on his way to another 1,000 yard season for Milton High School who is looking to repeat as 7A champions.
Wiley’s play style as a big body receiver is something that the Bulldogs receiver room has not seen much of since Lawrence Cager left. With a commitment from Wiley the future for the receiver position for the Bulldogs would be looking bright. Texas A&M is another team to watch in Wiley’s recruitment.
Justus Terry is looked at as a five-star across all recruiting platforms. Terry has been on the Bulldogs radar since committing in 2023. Terry since then has decommitted from Georgia to USC to decommitting from USC.
He is one of two uncommitted five-stars left in this recruiting cycle, so he is a huge priority for Georgia. Terry could play alongside blue chip defensive line prospect Elijah Griffin if he commits back to the Bulldogs.
Terry’s commitment could bring back the flashes of the dominant defensive line in 2021 and 2022 season. Terry is disruptor from anywhere along the defensive line and has versatility that we have not seen since Jalen Carter. Terry creates havoc at high rate in opposing team’s backfield and has the capability to create a day one impact.
