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Notre Dame losing streak at five after loss to Georgia in ACC/SEC game

The Irish are struggling right now.

Notre Dame still is adjusting to life without [autotag]Markus Burton[/autotag] as he recovers from his knee injury. It’s unknown whether he would have made a difference against Georgia in the ACC/SEC Challenge. What is known is the Irish’s 69-48 loss means they now have lost five straight after winning their first four.

The Irish (4-5) had an early 6-0 lead when the Bulldogs (8-1) missed their first nine shots. However, the Bulldogs followed that with an 18-3 run, which included 13 unanswered points, and they never trailed again after that.

Although the Irish cut the deficit to six midway through the second half, they got no closer and ended with a scoring drought that made the game look less competitive than it was a lot of the time. But they made only 19 field goals, shot 36.5% from the floor, and were crushed in the assists column, 19-5. So it’s not like they did themselves any favors.

Future NBA first-round pick Asa Newell achieved a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Dakota Leffew scored 16 points, and Silas Demary Jr. had 11 points along with five of the Bulldogs’ seven steals.

[autotag]Braeden Shrewsberry[/autotag] and [autotag]Tae Davis[/autotag] were the only two players to score in double figures for the Irish with 14 points apiece.

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Top QB prospect makes big admission about football

Carson Beck admits he can’t watch football as a fan.

One of the most puzzling prospects for the 2025 NFL draft is Georgia quarterback Carson Beck. One week, Beck looks like the top prospect in the draft, and the next, he looks more like a mid-round pick. But this latest admission from Beck might be the one that decides his NFL fate more than anything else. Beck admitted he doesn’t watch football.

We kid. This is actually a good thing.

Beck admitted he struggles to watch football for enjoyment. He said it is stressful for him because he’s so accustomed to watching film, he analyzes everything he watches for he can’t just sit and enjoy a game. Does this mean he’s a little obsessed? Maybe but if you are looking to draft a quarterback, there are worse things than drafting a film junkie like Beck.

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Georgia’s senior class cements legacy with the win over Tech

Georgia football’s senior class went undefeated against several rivals and won a pair of national titles

The Georgia Bulldogs’ senior class closes out their careers with an undefeated record in Sanford Stadium. The UGA senior class also has never lost to the Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, or Tennessee Volunteers.

The senior class also accomplished of having four straight 10+ wins tying the program record. Their most recent accomplishment is 44-42 eight overtime win against Georgia Tech.

Who in the senior class left the biggest imprint on the game?

Carson Beck

In the second half and overtime Carson Beck went 18 of 26 191 yards, and five touchdowns. Beck was seen visibly frustrated in the first half, but he willed the offense to win.

Beck has grown into top tier NFL prospect after throwing 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions in the last three games. Beck has a 23-3 career record and is a winner.

Dan Jackson

Dan Jackson former walk-on turned NFL draft prospect has been the unsung hero for this defense. He is the third in tackles with 50 and first in interceptions with two.

Against Georgia Tech, Dan Jackson kept making plays. His biggest play of the game was forcing a fumble on Haynes King before the two minute warning with UGA down 27-20.  After that turnover, the Bulldogs went on and scored to tie and eventually win the game.

Dominic Lovett

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Dominic Lovett is the only transfer in this article. He transferred into UGA from Missouri after the 2022 season. Lovett battled adversity with a dropped pass and a fumble that were momentum killing plays. Lovett bounced back with two touchdowns aid the Georgia comeback.

Tate Ratledge 

Tate Ratledge has came into the Georgia program coming from die-hard Tennessee family. He could’ve been drafted high, but decided to return for a senior season.

Ratledge is a warrior that has overcome dealing with injuries including an ACL injury in 2021. The senior had tightrope surgery earlier this season. He has a been big contributor for the offensive line since 2022.

Ratledge is a vocal leader and lifts up Carson Beck.  At the end of the game Ratledge took in what could be his last moments in Sanford Stadium. That emotion speaks on how much the University of Georgia means to him.

Rece Davis’ college football ranking after Week 13 upsets

Rece Davis has released his top 10 college football rankings. Where does he put Georgia?

ESPN “College GameDay” analyst Rece Davis released his top 10 after Week 13 of the college football season. Davis is an Associated Press voter and had to make numerous changes to his rankings after several top teams were upset this week.

The Georgia Bulldogs took care of business, winning against UMass, 59-21. Despite the Bulldogs’ defense failing to tackle consistently, the offense dominated the game. Carson Beck and Nate Frazier looked like world beaters.

After upsets and chaos around the SEC, Georgia clinched an SEC championship berth.

Due to upset losses, Alabama and Ole Miss dropped out of Rece Davis’ top 10. The Crimson Tide lost to Oklahoma (6-5), and the Rebels lost to Florida (6-5). With Alabama and Ole Miss both having three losses, they need help to get back in the College Football Playoff mix. The SMU Mustangs and Miami Hurricanes, two ACC teams, are in Davis’ top 10.

The Big Ten featured a contest between Indiana and Ohio State, two teams in Rece Davis’ rankings. Fans were intrigued with this top-five matchup, but the Buckeyes made it one-sided, winning 38-15. However, Indiana remains in Rece Davis’ top 10.

This week is rivalry week, so there could be more chaos, especially with No. 3 Texas facing Texas A&M, a team ranked just outside the top 10.

Rece Davis’ top 10 college football rankings after Week 13:

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  1. Oregon Ducks
  2. Ohio State Buckeyes
  3. Texas Longhorns
  4. Georgia Bulldogs
  5. Penn State Nittany Lions
  6. Tennessee Volunteers
  7. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  8. Miami Hurricanes
  9. SMU Mustangs
  10. Indiana Hoosiers

Social media reacts to Georgia’s win vs. UMass

Social media had a lot to say during and after Georgia’s 59-21 win over UMass

The Georgia Bulldogs are 9-2 following their 59-21 win over the UMass Minutemen. Georgia’s 30th straight home win did not come easy for the Bulldogs.

Georgia struggled at times defensively and allow UMass to hit on multiple plays of over 60 yards. UMass ran for 226 yards against Georgia’s defense including 110 rushing yards in the first quarter.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck and the UGA offense played well. Beck threw four first half touchdowns and led Georgia on scoring drives on their first seven possessions.

How did Georgia football fans and media react to the UMass game on social media?

“You have to tip your hat to UMass football today. With how crazy this past week was, it would have been easy for them to throw in the towel vs Georgia. They didn’t. They battled. Much respect!” said one fan via social media. UMass fired its head coach on Monday, but they still had a respectable performance despite being overmatched.

“Backups look great,” said Graham Coffey via social media.

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“Does UMass know that Georgia has the hardest SOS in the nation?” said one fan after Georgia went down 7-0.

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“What is this Georgia defense!? Giving up 2 LONG drives to UMass to start the game is WILD,” said one fan via social media.

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Next up for Georgia is the Georgia Tech game on Friday, Nov. 29.

Tennessee projected for rematch in College Football Playoff

Tennessee is projected for a rematch in the first-round of the College Football Playoff.

One week remains in the 2024 college football regular-season ahead of conference championship games.

Tennessee (9-2, 5-2 SEC) is in contention to advance to the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Following Week 13 games, ESPN released updated College Football Playoff projections. ESPN projects Tennessee as a No. 9 seed and a first-round game at No. 8 Georgia.

The game would be played Dec. 20 or Dec. 21 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. The Vols and Bulldogs played on Nov. 16 in Week 12. Georgia defeated Tennessee, 31-17.

The winner would play No. 1 Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

Tennessee will conclude regular-season play at Vanderbilt on Saturday in Week 14. Kickoff between the Vols and Commodores is scheduled for noon EST and will be televised by ABC from Nashville, Tennessee.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 13

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ESPN argues Saints should make an unconventional pick from an SEC powerhouse

ESPN’s Matt Miller argues the Saints should make an unconventional pick from an SEC powerhouse in the 2025 NFL draft with Georgia tweener Jalon Walker:

What will the New Orleans Saints do in the 2025 NFL draft? It’s way too soon to say with certainty, but there’s no better time to speculate than the Saints’ bye week. With a defense built on aging talent moving slower and making fewer plays, one obvious area they should address is their pass rush.

Just ask ESPN’s Matt Miller. He argues the Saints should go to one of college football’s powerhouses with their first pick, even if Georgia star Jalon Walker’s immediate fit in the Joe Woods-coordinated defense is unclear:

There’s a lot of uncertainty in New Orleans, which will have a new coach after Dennis Allen’s midseason firing and has questions about quarterback Derek Carr‘s future. The Saints could use this pick to improve a defense that gives up 6.1 yards per play, second worst in the league. Plus, Cameron Jordan and Demario Davis will be 36 years old next season. Walker has played as an off-ball linebacker and off the edge. He doesn’t have great size, but his first-step speed and power have helped him to 5.5 sacks. I like him in a stand-up rushing role in a 3-4 scheme if New Orleans’ new regime goes that route.

The problem is the Saints don’t have a history of developing players like Walker — undersized edge rushers who are too light to play at defensive end with a hand in the dirt, but without the experience at dropping into coverage when stanced up off the ball at linebacker. Think of guys like Zack Baun and Martez Wilson, or Davis Tull and Ronald Powell in the later rounds.

At the same time, the Saints haven’t gotten much out of plug-and-play conventional defensive ends like Payton Turner and Isaiah Foskey, either (to say nothing of the failed Marcus Davenport experiment). And it could be a whole new coaching staff making these decisions by the time April gets here. While there’s good reason to have some skepticism about Walker’s fit with the established system and coaches the Saints have right now, he could end up being just who they need to turn things around.

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Georgia Bulldogs DB commit reclassifies

Four-star cornerback recruit, UGA football commit reclassifies to the class of 2025

Four-star Georgia Bulldogs defensive back commitment Dominick Kelly has  reclassified from the class of 2026 to the class of 2025. Kelly has been committed to Georgia since July.

Kelly is listed at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds and plays football at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Kelly is the nation’s No. 32 cornerback and No. 35 player in Florida according to 247Sports.

Kelly’s recruitment is one to watch heading into the early signing period after he elected to reclassify. Kelly was committed to USC before he flipped to Georgia over the summer.

The four-star cornerback’s reclassification gives Georgia 25 commitments in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Georgia has the nation’s No. 2 recruiting class behind Ohio State, but the Bulldogs are looking to make a push over the next few weeks. Georgia has a few remaining targets, including five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry.

Kelly is Georgia’s second cornerback commitment in the class of 2025. Cornerback is one of UGA’s top positions of need.

Kelly is no longer a member of Georgia’s class of 2026, which is down to three commitments: wide receiver Vance Spafford, cornerback Jontavius Wyman and tight end Lincoln Keyes.

Georgia defeats Tennessee in top 10 matchup

No. 10 Georgia defeats No. 4 Tennessee in Week 12.

No. 10 Georgia (8-2. 6-2 SEC) defeated No. 4 Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC), 31-17, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia on Saturday in Week 12.

The Vols and Bulldogs were tied, 17-17, at halftime after Tennessee led, 10-0, at the end of the first quarter.

The Vols scored first on a 1-yard run by tight end Miles Kitselman. Kicker Max Gilbert later converted a career-long 52-yard field goal with 47 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 20-of-33 passing attempts for 167 yards.

Dylan Sampson was the Vols’ leading rusher. He totaled 101 rushing yards and one touchdown on 19 attempts.

Squirrel White led Tennessee with six receptions.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck completed 25-of-40 passing attempts for 347 yards and two touchdowns to tight end Oscar Delp. Beck also rushed for one touchdown.

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Is Nico Iamaleava playing at Georgia? Final injury update for Vols’ quarterback

SEC football final injury report update for Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava ahead of the Georgia game.

No. 4 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) will play a top 10 matchup on the road in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

No. 10 Georgia (7-2, 5-2 SEC) will host the Vols on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is slated for 7:30 p.m. EST at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. ABC will televise the SEC contest.

Tennessee redshirt freshman starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not play in the second half due to injury versus Mississippi State in Week 11.

Iamaleava has competed 144-of-221 passing attempts for 1,879 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has also recorded 215 yards and one touchdown on 64 rushing attempts.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings entering Week 12

Beginning with the 2024-25 athletics calendar, Southeastern Conference schools will provide public reports on availability of student-athletes to participate in each conference game in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and baseball.

Iamaleava’s status for the Georgia game was updated on the final SEC student-athlete availability report in Week 12.

Nico Iamaleava injury update

Iamaleava is not listed as being out, doubtful or questionable for Tennessee’s game at Georgia in Week 12.

Tennessee Vols’ depth chart

Below is Tennessee’s projected depth chart for its Week 12 game at Georgia.