Tennessee releases depth chart ahead of Georgia game

Tennessee football releases depth chart ahead of playing at Georgia in Week 12.

No. 10 Georgia (7-2, 5-2 SEC) will host No. 4 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 12. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is slated for 7:30 p.m. EST. ABC will televise the Southeastern Conference matchup. Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe (reporter) and Laura Rutledge (reporter) will be on the call.

“Obviously, we’re getting ready to go play a great opponent,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said of playing Georgia. “You look at them, in really every phase of the football game, extremely talented and coached extremely well. They play hard. They play fundamentally sound. They make you earn it in every way, and one that will be a great environment and a great opportunity for everybody inside of this program.”

READ: SEC football power rankings after Week 11

Below is Tennessee’s projected Week 12 depth chart against Georgia.

What went wrong for Georgia vs. Ole Miss?

What went wrong for Georgia football in the Bulldogs’ loss to Ole Miss

The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs were defeated by the No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels, 28-10, in Oxford. Lets take a deep dive into why.

Lost the battle of the trenches

This game was going to be won the trenches, and Ole Miss dominated. Offensively, Georgia had no answer to the Rebels’ defensive line. When the game started in heavy rain, you knew it would be a ground and pound game. It started out well for UGA, but the tables turned.

Ole Miss’ defensive line lived in the backfield, causing the Georgia offense to be put in third and long instead of third and manageable. Princely Umanmielen and Jared Ivey had two sacks and two tackles for losses. This was arguably the worst performance by the UGA offensive line in the past three years. Left tackle Earnest Greene struggled.

On the defensive side, Chaz Chambliss and Nazir Stackhouse combined for a sack, and Jalon Walker tipped a pass into a Dan Jackson interception that led to Georgia’s first (and only) touchdown of the game. Other than the first possession it seemed as the UGA pass rush was nonexistent today. Jaxson Dart found holes in the rush to escape the pocket. Also, the Rebels rushed for 134 yards yards without their starting running back, Henry Parrish Jr.

Turnovers

Turnovers have been a consistent issue for the Bulldogs this season. Ball proved costly with freshman running back Nate Frazier having a crucial fumble just as Georgia was building serious momentum. The turnover came during a promising third-quarter drive that spanned seven plays and looked poised to put points on the board.

Frazier’s miscue, combined with quarterback Carson Beck’s struggles, marked a day plagued by fumbles. Both players lost two apiece, leading to valuable possessions for Ole Miss. These errors handed the Rebels the ball at pivotal moments, stalling the Bulldogs’ progress and putting additional pressure on their defense.

Dropped Passes

Dropped passes have been a persistent issue for this Bulldogs’ wide receiver room and they continued at critical moments against Ole Miss. Georgia leads the nation with 29 drops this season. It highlights the team’s need for more consistent execution in the passing game.

In a game in which every possession mattered, tight end Ben Yurosek had a significant drop on second down during a drive on which putting points on the board was essential. This missed opportunity set the offense back, putting added pressure on the following downs.

Another pivotal drop came from Dillon Bell on a third down, a catch that would have extended the drive and potentially led to points. Instead, the very next play saw quarterback Carson Beck’s pass intercepted by John Saunders Jr. These dropped passes underscored how thin the margin for error is for the Bulldogs, and cleaning up these mistakes is essential if they hope to make the playoff.

Georgia loses 28-10 against the Ole Miss Rebels

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.

EA Sports College Football 25 predicts Georgia-Ole Miss game

EA Sports College Football 25 video game predicts the winner, score of the Georgia versus Ole Miss game

Georgia dominated in a preview simulation of Saturday’s showdown between the Georgia Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels on EA Sports’ “College Football 25” video game. Georgia won 34-7 thanks to strong performances on both sides of the ball.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck led the offense, completing 22 of 31 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Trevor Etienne powered through the defense, adding 74 yards and one touchdowns on the ground. Wide receiver Dominic Lovett emerged as the top target, racking up 116 yards on eight receptions, including a 62-yard touchdown.

Defensively, the Georgia front seven unit was very dominant in their battle of trenches. They combined for 11 tackle for losses and three sacks. Linebacker Jalon Walker was everywhere in the backfield recording two tackle for losses and one and 1/2 sacks. Safety Malaki Starks lead the team with eight total tackles. The Georgia defense made the Ole Miss offense one dimensional and held the Rebels to negative four yards rushing.

Notre Dame projected as College Football Playoff quarterfinalist

Minds are starting to change about the Irish.

For much of the time after Notre Dame lost to Northern Illinois, the Action Network’s Brett McMurphy was not empathetic. He consistently had the Irish in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, thus rendering their first season in the expanded College Football Playoff era a failure.

McMurphy has changed his tune about the Irish however. A week ago, he projected the Irish as the No. 10 seed in the playoff. While he had them losing to Penn State, it still was a sign of progress.

Now, McMurphy has flipped the seeds for the Irish and Nittany Lions, meaning the Irish now would host the first-round game. What’s more, he has the Irish winning the game, which would give them a New Year’s Day date with Georgia at the Sugar Bowl. Regrettably, that’s where he has the Irish’s run ending, but this still is a nice projection.

A lot has to go right for the Irish to get as far as McMurphy thinks they will, but that he even made this projection shows how much the narrative surrounding the Irish has changed for the better.

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Kickoff time announced for Tennessee-Georgia game

A game time has been announced for the Tennessee-Georgia football game in Week 12.

Week 12 will feature a marquee matchup in the Southeastern Conference. Georgia will host Tennessee at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.

The SEC contest will kick off at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be televised by ABC.

No. 2 Georgia (7-1, 5-1 SEC) will play at No. 12 Ole Miss (7-2, 3-2 SEC) on Saturday ahead of hosting the Vols. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. EST and will be televised by ABC at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.

Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) will also be in action on Saturday, hosting Mississippi State (2-7, 0-5 SEC). Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST and will be televised by ESPN.

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll entering Week 11.

NFL mock draft: 49ers upgrade most important defensive position with Georgia star

A 2025 mock draft has the 49ers adding pass rush help:

Next year’s NFL draft will be fascinating and extremely important for the San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers are in a transition period with their roster where they’ll need to start finding replacements for some of the veteran stars that have helped carry them for the the last half decade. They need to start hitting on first-round picks and finding some superstars to replenish a roster that has been one of the NFL’s best for the last five years.

Barring a change in defensive philosophy, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they tried to find pass rush help with their first-round choice in the 2025 draft. That’s the exact route they go in a mock draft from Cory Kinnan at Daft on Draft. He has the 49ers snagging Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the No. 17 overall pick.

Via Daft on Draft:

Teams are going to love Mykel Williams. Even if he hasn’t hit his max potential at Georgia, and even if he has had some issues staying healthy and on the field. Williams is explosive as hell, built in a lab, and possesses massive 36-inch arms with the bend to win along the outside track as well.

There aren’t many things the 49ers love more than an edge rusher with measurables and high-caliber tools, although the injury issues may scare them off.

Williams in three seasons has played in 33 games, posting 11.0 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. Pro Football Focus credits him with 68 pressures. Perhaps the more notable thing that would make Williams so enticing for San Francisco is that he’s graded out very well as a run defender which would allow him to stay on the field for all three downs – something the 49ers will surely want from a first-round selection. There’s also a chance at Williams’ size that he could also contribute as an interior pass rusher.

There are other needs the 49ers could theoretically address in the first round of next year’s draft, but don’t be surprised if their pick goes toward a high-upside edge rusher like Williams.

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Rece Davis updates his college football rankings after Week 9

Where does Georgia rank in ESPN college football analyst Rece Davis’s new top 10?

This story was updated because an earlier version included inaccuracies.

ESPN’s “College GameDay” analyst Rece Davis released his top 10 rankings after Week 9 of the college season. Davis has a vote for the Associated Press and agreed with the media consensus for his top team this week. He ranked the Oregon Ducks No. 1.

The Georgia Bulldogs had a bye week, but they still have the No. 2 spot a week after a 30-15 win over the formerly No. 1 Texas Longhorns. Those Longhorns are settled in the No. 4 spot of Davis’s rankings after holding off a comeback from the Vanderbilt Commodores.

A few new teams join Davis’s rankings. BYU boasts an undefeated record and several impressive wins. It is leading the Big 12 in conference wins. Iowa State is not that far behind with an undefeated record, but it has played one less game than BYU. The Cyclones’ matchup against Kansas State in Week 14 is extremely important in the Big 12 title race.

Week 10 will feature several games with big College Football Playoff implications. Ohio State plays Penn State in a game that could effectively decide the other representative (besides Oregon) in the Big Ten championship.

Georgia plays Florida in Jacksonville for what could be a trap game. Oregon plays Michigan. The Ducks were able to bludgeon Illinois, but the defending champions still represent a test for Oregon.

Rece Davis’ top 10 college football rankings after of Week 9

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Oregon Ducks
Georgia Bulldogs
Ohio State Buckeyes
Texas Longhorns
Miami Hurricanes
Penn State Nittany Lions
Clemson Tigers
Tennessee Volunteers
Iowa State Cyclones
BYU Cougars

Where Georgia Bulldogs statistic leaders rank in the SEC

Georgia football statistics leaders through Week 8. Ranking Bulldogs among the SEC’s leaders

With the Georgia Bulldogs going into their second bye week let’s look at where their stat leaders rank among the SEC.

Offense

Passing

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart leads the SEC with 2,384 passing yards followed by LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with 2,222 passing yards.

Carson Beck is third in the SEC going into the bye week with 1,993 passing yards. He also is second in passing touchdowns with 15.

Rushing

Georgia’s rushing leader is Trevor Etienne with 422 rushing yards, which is on pace to become the Bulldogs’ first 1,000 yard rusher since D’Andre Swift in 2019. His rushing yard total ranks 9th in the SEC. His three touchdown performance against the Texas Longhorns helped him become 6th in the SEC in rushing touchdowns with his total at 8. Etienne missed Week 1.

Receiving

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith is off to a strong start to the season. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia leading receiver in yards goes to Arian Smith with 444 receiving yards. Smith is on pace to become Georgia’s first 1,000 yard receiver since star receiver Terrance Edwards did it in 2002. The yard total has Smith ranked 13th in the SEC. A surprising stat is that Dillon Bell leads the team with 4 receiving touchdowns. In which he is tied 5th with the likes of Texas star wide receiver Isaiah Bond and Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Antwane “Juice” Wells Jr.

Defense

Tackles

On the defensive side the leading tackler is star safety Malaki Starks. The junior has accounted for 39 total tackles in which it ranks tied for 22nd with Alabama Crimson Tide defensive Keon Sabb and Mississippi State safety Brylan Lanier.

Sacks

After his 3 sack performance against Texas Jalon Walker remains the sack leader among the Georgia defense with 4.5 sacks. The last 10 plus sack rusher for Georgia was Jarvis Jones in 2012 with his record-breaking 13.5 sack season. Walker has a chance to be the first 10 sacks rusher in the Kirby Smart era here at Georgia. It is tied for 8th with the likes of South Carolina Gamecock edge rusher Dylan Stewart and LSU Tigers defensive end Sai’von Jones.

Interceptions

Dan Jackson, Daylen Everette, and Malaki Starks leads the Bulldog defense with 1 interception. The trio ranks tied for 15th among players in the SEC.

Special Teams

Kicking

Sophomore kicker Peyton Woodring is second in the SEC field goal percentage with 92.3 percent going 12 for 13. His long of 55 yards is tied for 4th with Kentucky kicker Alex Raynor.

Punting

Although the punt game has not been used much this season Georgia punter Brett Thorson is still a crucial part to this teams success. He is third in the SEC yards per punt which is 48.3 behind Arkansas Razorback punter Devin Bale and South Carolina Kai Kroeger.

Returning

The return game has been very efficient due to the fact that Anthony Evans III is back there returning. He is 4th in the SEC in punt return yards with 104 yards to his name. He is behind Florida Gators Chiemere Dike, Texas Silas Bolden, and Vanderbilt Commodores returner Martel Hight.

Where the New Orleans Saints were scouting 2025 draft prospects this week

Where were the New Orleans Saints scouting 2025 draft prospects this week? Their scouts were spotted at a couple of high-profile matchups:

Where were the New Orleans Saints scouting during this week’s college football games? Their scouting department is spread out nationwide catching games and filling out reports on 2025 NFL draft prospects, but we only know where they are when it’s reported. This week’s news had them at several high-profile matchups.

Per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Eli Hoff, the Saints were one of six teams scouting Mizzou’s game with Auburn. It’s at least the second time this season they were watching Missouri live, and the school’s best prospect is wide receiver Luther Burden III, a likely top-10 pick in the 2025 draft class. The 5-foot-11, 208-pound wideout totaled 6 receptions for 49 yards against Auburn and is up to 168 catches, 2,034 yards, and 19 touchdowns in his career. He’s also gained 209 rushing yards and scored four times on just 30 carries as a runner.

But that’s not all. The Saints joined half the league in scouting all of the early-round prospects competing in Texas-Georgia on Saturday night, a game the Bulldogs won handily. Quarterbacks Carson Beck and Quinn Ewers have both also earned top-10 buzz, but they took a step back against the future NFL players on each other’s defenses. Beck was intercepted three times and Ewers was briefly benched in favor of Arch Manning after throwing an interception and taking several sacks.

This may not be the year to look for a quarterback early on. The Saints need help at multiple positions, and it could be worth taking the best player available if they hold onto their position with a top-10 pick. We’re waiting for the rest of Week 7’s games to resolve, but Sunday morning’s Jacksonville Jaguars win put the Saints at No. 6 overall.

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