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Here’s Georgia’s injury situation for the SEC Championship
No. 1 Georgia is dealing with injuries to multiple starters ahead of the SEC Championship matchup with No. 3 Alabama.
The injury bug has bitten the Bulldogs early and often this season, but that hasn’t derailed the undefeated train from Athens yet.
Here’s Georgia’s updated injury report for the SEC Championship:
Georgia’s Kirby Smart updated the status of starting left tackle Jamaree Salyer on Monday…
No. 1 Georgia has had its share of injury problems this season.
One of the more notable losses to the starting lineup is starting left tackle and preseason All-American Jamaree Salyer.
The senior was forced to miss last week’s matchup with Missouri due to a foot injury. Freshman Broderick Jones stepped in and played well, but the Bulldogs want their offensive line leader back on the field as soon as possible.
UGA head coach Kirby Smart spoke on Salyer’s injury in his weekly press conference on Monday.
“Jamaree’s (injury) is not extremely serious. It does not require surgery. He may be able to go this week. We will see how he is today. We’re hoping to get him back. He’s conditioning, running, doing everything. We’re just hoping we can get him back.”
The fact that Salyer is already back on the practice field for conditioning is a good sign.
UGA will head to Tennessee this week before returning to Athens on Nov. 20 to face Charleston Southern before ending the regular season in Atlanta versus Georgia Tech.
Several Bulldogs will be back in action vs. the Gators on Saturday…
No. 1 Georgia (7-0) will face Florida (4-3) on Saturday in Jacksonville.
The Bulldogs are coming off a much needed bye week after dealing with multiple injuries to key players each week of the season so far.
There are several guys expected to return for the rivalry, but there are also more names on our list for week-nine.
Here’s an updated look at Georgia’s injury situation ahead of the matchup with UF.
Georgia is getting a couple of key players back this week for the matchup with Arkansas.
No. 2 Georgia has played without some of its key players so far this season, but the Bulldogs look to get a couple of those stars back for the top-10 matchup with Arkansas this Saturday.
After his second game back from an oblique injury, star quarterback J.T. Daniels is once again on our injury report. Daniels made his return versus South Carolina after missing the UAB and then started in last week’s blowout victory over Vanderbilt. What we didn’t find out until Monday, is that the junior signal-caller had been dealing with a lat injury, which is still bothering him this week.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart is optimistic about Daniels’ status, though, and we should see him make his 4th start of the year against the Razorbacks.
Receiver Kearis Jackson has returned to full-speed after recovering from a knee procedure in fall camp. The leading pass catcher from a year ago only returned punts versus Clemson and UAB but was back at receiver against South Carolina and Vanderbilt.
Fellow wideout Arian Smith missed last week’s game due to a bone contusion (bruise), but is expected to be available this week.
Smart updated the status of both tight end Darnell Washington and defensive back Tykee Smith in a press conference on Monday. Both stars have been cleared and were a ‘full go’ at practice this week. Smart said he expects both to take the field on Saturday.
Receiver Dominick Blaylock , who after working his way back from an ACL tear suffered last year, had a setback last week with a tweaked hamstring. Smart said this week that Blaylock is still working his way back.
Star wideout George Pickens is rehabbing an ACL tear suffered in the spring. The junior was seen straight-line and running and catching passes at practice the last two weeks, signaling his recovery is on pace.
LSU transfer Arik Gilbert is still not with the team due to personal reasons.
Here’s an updated injury report for Saturday’s big matchup in Athens.
It’s No. 5 Georgia versus No. 3 Clemson in a huge season opening matchup. Here’s UGA’s injury report for Saturday night.
The epic season-opening showdown between No. 5 Georgia and No. 3 Clemson is Saturday night. Georgia isn’t it the best shape when it comes to injury, losing multiple starters to minor injuries in fall camp.
Just weeks before the top-five clash, Georgia tight ends Darnell Washington and John Fitzpatrick, receivers Kearis Jackson and Jermaine Burton, defensive back Tykee Smith and center Warren Ericson went down with injuries during fall camp.
It wasn’t like the Bulldogs were at 100% before then. Receiver Dominick Blaylock is still recovering from an ACL tear suffered last year. He was lethal as a true freshman before going down with two straight ACL tears to the same knee. Coach Kirby Smart did confirm Blaylock still had more work to do before taking the field in a press conference earlier this week.
George Pickens suffered the same injury in the spring, and LSU transfer Arik Gilbert is still not with the team due to a personal issue. Two big shots to Georgia’s wideout depth before the opener.
There is good news, however, Fitzpatrick is good to go for Saturday and Jackson, Burton and Ericson have been able to practice the last couple of weeks and will take the field in Charlotte.
Smart also expressed on Tuesday, that Ericson has looked good since coming back.
As far as Washington and Smith, coach Kirby Smart told reporters on Monday that the two are both moving around after undergoing surgery to repair foot injuries a couple of weeks ago. Although we hope we’re wrong, we expect both to miss week-one.
Here’s an updated look at Georgia’s injury report ahead of the matchup with Clemson.
Fitzpatrick has missed a large part of fall camp with an injury. Here’s his status for the Bulldogs’ matchup with Clemson on Saturday.
Game week is here and the excitement around Georgia football is only building. The No. 5 Bulldogs take on No. 3 Clemson in Charlotte on Saturday night.
While all signs point to a great matchup, Georgia has been dealing with a multitude of injuries, specifically at receiver and tight end.
According to coach Kirby Smart, star receivers Arik Gilbert and George Pickens are out and we know that Dominick Blaylock is still recovering from an ACL tear suffered last year, which means, at best, Blaylock is questionable.
There is, however, great news for the Bulldogs at tight end. Georgia’s starter from a year ago, John Fitzpatrick, is back and ready to go versus the Tigers after missing part of fall camp with a foot injury.
“I’m good to go, and I’m excited to contribute through the run game and pass game and all facets of the game,” Fitzpatrick told reporters on Monday.
“I’m really excited, right now we have our first Monday practice – I’m excited to attack this practice this week,” FitzPatrick said. “There’s tons of excitement around the team and the locker room, and we feel ready.”
College football analyst Cole Cubelic recently named Fitzpatrick as one of the league’s top-returning tight ends.
MY top 5 SEC tight ends for 2021: pic.twitter.com/CmLkoY2jHx
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) August 29, 2021
That means Georgia has one less spot to worry about filling for Saturday night, however, the Bulldogs will likely still be missing star tight end Darnell Washington, who underwent surgery last week to repair a foot injury. That said, Kirby Smart has recently stated that his injury is day-to-day.
We may not see Washington, but freshman Brock Bowers has been turning heads at fall camp. The 6-foot-5, 230 pound true freshman’s speed and play-making ability may give Georgia that boost at tight end it needs with Washington out.
Here’s what the tight end lineup may look like on Saturday:
“UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton” is back! This week J.C. is joined by college football analyst Josh Pate to answer questions surrounding Georgia football and break down what to look for versus Clemson! Listen here:
Georgia had several key injuries during Saturday’s game vs. Kentucky. Details and analysis here.
Georgia defeated Kentucky 14-3 in an ugly game in Lexington.
Star running back Zamir White was one of the bright spots from a mistake-ridden Georgia performance. He totaled 136 yards on 26 carries and a touchdown.
The Bulldogs passing game was nonexistent behind quarterback Stetson Bennett, he completed 9 of 13 passes for 137 yards and two costly interceptions on drives that would have likely yielded points.
Georgia kicker Jack Podlesney had his only field goal attempt botched by a bad snap and to top the mishaps off, star safety Richard LeCounte dropped a potential pick-six.
All of these aspects can be improved, but what is concerning is the fact that Georgia’s defense suffered some critical injuries ahead of its huge matchup with Florida next week.
Just take a look at the injuries here:
Plus mike linebacker Monte Rice missed some time but would later return to finish out the game.
Let’s hope these guys can recuperate and be ready for the Gators, but Jordan Davis was in a sling on the Georgia sideline, which definitely does not look good for his chances to be ready next week. Truly a big blow as Davis is one of the most critical pieces of this Bulldogs front.
On a positive note, guys like freshman defensive tackle Jalen Carter and defensive back Tyrique Stevenson showed some great promise when they more got chances to play among all of the injuries.
We know the Bulldogs’ defensive depth is among the best in the nation and it will be tested by Kyle Trask and a Florida offense averaging 40 points per game.
Georgia linebacer Nokobe Dean comes up clutch and sacks Alabama quarterback Mac Jones on a critical third down. Watch it here: SAAACK!!!!! Nakobe Dean @NakobeDean pic.twitter.com/P2f1iLw6Sk – GEORGIA HEROES (@GeorgiaHeroes) October 18, 2020 What a …
Georgia linebacer Nokobe Dean comes up clutch and sacks Alabama quarterback Mac Jones on a critical third down.
Watch it here:
SAAACK!!!!!
Nakobe Dean @NakobeDean pic.twitter.com/P2f1iLw6Sk— GEORGIA HEROES (@GeorgiaHeroes) October 18, 2020
What a game so far, both teams are playing physical, and Alabama’s offense is as powerful as advertised.
Check back here for more highlights of the game!
Check in on UGA twitter here, Bulldogs lead Alabama 24-20 at the half
No. 3 Georgia leads No. 2 Alabama 24-17 at halftime, the defense is looking aggressive early, even when having to deal with bad field position because of the Stestson Bennet turnover.
Let’s hope for some continued dominance in the third, DawgNation!
Dawgs on top 24-17.
Remember, UGA gets it back to start the second half.
— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) October 18, 2020
#UGA has the best OC it has had in a long time. Monken is dialing up some great plays right now.
— Trent Smallwood (@SmallwoodTrent) October 18, 2020
Stetson if no one else says it, I love you
— jordan 🤙🏼 (@Jordan_Squints) October 18, 2020
Soooo anybody else really want to be excited and happy but then remember that we've been here quite often against Bama? I'll celebrate if we have the lead when the clock strikes 00:00
— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) October 18, 2020
#UGA fans – how you feelin bout that first half?
— Jake Reuse (@ReuseRecruiting) October 18, 2020
LOVE TO SEE IT! @JackPodlesny 5️⃣0️⃣ piece!
— Rodrigo Blankenship (@RodTheKicker3) October 18, 2020
Stetson Bennett is DEALING
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 18, 2020
The Bulldogs lead 24-17 with a few remaining in the first.
The Bulldogs are playing really well early versus Alabama, the defense has played strong despite bad field position created by a turnover by quarterback Stestson Bennett.
The junior quarterback is 11/22 for 173 yards, with a touchdown and an interception.
Watch this clutch pass to star receiver Georgia Pickens here:
Stetson Bennett @StetsonIV to George Pickens @geo_Thagoat pic.twitter.com/6haJ5dZ4DV
— GEORGIA HEROES (@GeorgiaHeroes) October 18, 2020
