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Former UGA quarterback JT Daniels enters transfer portal again

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels has entered the transfer portal after losing the starting role at West Virginia.

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels has entered the transfer portal. Daniels lost the job as starting quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers late in the season. West Virginia went 5-7 in a disappointing season for the Mountaineers.

Daniels will have one or two years of eligibility at his new schools depending on if he gets an injury waiver from the NCAA.  This season, Daniels threw 13 passing touchdowns, nine interceptions and 2,107 passing yards for West Virginia.

West Virginia started quarterback Garrett Greene in place of Daniels. The Mountaineers played Greene after Daniels struggled in West Virginia’s comeback win over Oklahoma.

Daniels transferred from Georgia to West Virginia this offseason. The former five-star recruit entered the transfer portal after Georgia won the national championship in January.

Why did West Virginia start Greene over Daniels? It is similar to why Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett got the nod over Daniels midway through 2021. Greene is more mobile and opens West Virginia’s rushing attack. Greene finished the year with 276 rushing yards. Daniels, in contrast, has never finished a season with positive rushing yards. West Virginia needed a boost in the run game, so it turned to Garrett Greene.

JT Daniels has some impressive starts during his career at Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Daniels finished his career with an undefeated record as the starting quarterback at Georgia, but he lost his starting job to Stetson Bennett early in the 2021 college football season. Daniels battled injuries throughout his time at the University of Georgia and during much of his college football career.

Daniels missed several games during his time at Georgia after he was diagnosed with a strained oblique muscle.

Daniels transferred to Georgia from USC in 2020. He started multiple games for Georgia in 2020 and was expected to be the starting quarterback for Georgia’s 2021 season, but he struggled with injuries early in the season while Stetson Bennett proved himself as a championship-caliber quarterback.

Daniels played in nine games in his Georgia football career from 2020-2021. He threw 17 touchdowns and only five interceptions during his time in Athens.

We will provide updates on where Daniels plans to transfer. The former five-star recruit has a lot of talent, but needs to be in an offense that does not require him to be a rushing threat.

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Former Georgia quarterback J.T. Daniels loses role as starter at WVU

Former UGA football quarterback JT Daniels has lost the job as starting quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback J.T. Daniels has lost the job as starting quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers. West Virginia is starting quarterback Garrett Greene in place of Daniels. The Mountaineers played Greene after Daniels struggled last week in West Virginia’s comeback win over Oklahoma.

Daniels transferred from Georgia to West Virginia this offseason. The former five-star recruit entered the transfer portal after Georgia won the national championship in January.

Why is West Virginia starting Greene over Daniels? It is similar to why Stetson Bennett got the nod over Daniels midway through 2021. Greene is more mobile and opens West Virginia’s rushing attack. Greene has 212 rushing yards this season. Daniels, in contrast, has never finished a season with positive rushing yards. West Virginia needs a boost in the run game, so it is turning to Garrett Greene.

The Mountaineers (4-6) are looking to make a bowl game. Daniels has 13 passing touchdowns, nine interceptions and 2,107 passing yards for West Virginia this season.

West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback JT Daniels has had an up and down season. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

Daniels finished his career with an undefeated record as the starting quarterback at Georgia, but he lost his starting job to Stetson Bennett early in the 2021 college football season. Daniels battled injuries throughout his time at the University of Georgia and during much of his college football career.

Daniels missed several games during his time at Georgia after he was diagnosed with a strained oblique muscle.

Daniels transferred to Georgia from USC in 2020. He started multiple games for Georgia in 2020 and was expected to be the starting quarterback for Georgia’s 2021 season, but he struggled with injuries early in the season while Stetson Bennett proved himself as a championship-caliber quarterback.

Daniels played in nine games in his Georgia football career from 2020-2021. He threw 17 touchdowns and only five interceptions during his time in Athens.

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Former Georgia quarterback JT Daniels named as starter at WVU

Daniels will start against Pittsburgh on Sept. 1.

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels has been named as the starting quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Daniels transferred from Georgia to West Virginia this offseason. The former five-star recruit was also considering Missouri and Oregon State. Daniels entered the transfer portal after Georgia won the national championship in January.

Daniels finished his career with an undefeated record as the starting quarterback at Georgia, but he lost his starting job to Stetson Bennett early in the 2021 college football season. Daniels battled injuries throughout his time at the University of Georgia and during much of his college football career.

JT Daniels and West Virginia will face a stout Pitt defensive line to open the 2022 college football season. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Now, Daniels will start for West Virginia. The Mountaineers open their season against Pittsburgh on Sept. 1. College football fans are glad to see the Panthers and Mountaineers renew the Backyard Brawl rivalry.

JT Daniels is no stranger to playing in big season openers. Last season, Daniels started in Georgia’s season-opening win over Clemson, but he missed action after he was diagnosed with a strained oblique muscle.

Daniels transferred to Georgia from USC in 2020. He started multiple games for Georgia in 2020 and was expected to be the starting quarterback for Georgia’s 2021 season, but he struggled with injuries early in the season while Stetson Bennett proved himself as a championship-caliber quarterback.

Daniels played in nine games in his Georgia football career from 2020-2021. He threw 17 touchdowns and only five interceptions during his time in Athens.

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UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton: CFB Roundup, USC Preview and Jake Crain

Jake Crain of the J Boy show stops by to breakdown the Bulldogs, including J.T. Daniels’ injury, Georgia’s offense moving forward, the dominant UGA defense and the race for the SEC and college football playoff.

J.C. is joined by college football analyst and the creator of the J Boy Show, Jake Crain, to breakdown this Georgia football team, including J.T. Daniels’ injury, Georgia’s offense moving forward, the dominant UGA defense and the race for the SEC and college football playoff. 

Your friends at UGA Football Live and UGA Wire present your one-stop-shop podcast for all things Georgia football: “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton.”

This season we will release episodes each week, including interviews from some of the best Georgia Bulldogs of all time with news, breakdowns, rumors and more!

This week, J.C. hosts Jake Crain, reviews Georgia’s 56-7 win over UAB and previews the Bulldogs’ SEC opening matchup versus South Carolina.

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  • Dawgs in the NFL – we name our top former Bulldogs from NFL week-one action.

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With JT Daniels battling injury, Carson Beck might get the start: Who is he?

JT Daniels is reportedly battling an upper-body injury. If he misses Saturday’s game, expect Carson Beck to get the start. Here’s some info on the redshirt freshman passer.

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels is reportedly dealing with an upper body injury that has escalated his status to “questionable” for Saturday’s home-opener against UAB.

Daniels may end up playing. He played the entire Clemson game with the injury apparently — DawgNation is reporting that Daniels suffered the injury in the preseason during Georgia’s second scrimmage.

Daniels’ status is questionable for this Saturday’s game. He could very well end up starting and playing, as DawgNation’s Mike Griffith reports that Daniels first picked up the injury during Georgia’s second scrimmage.

But it’s UAB. Is it worth the risk? 

I don’t think it is and I have a feeling the Georgia coaches would agree. No matter who UGA puts at quarterback, the Dawgs should have no issue winning this game. The smart thing to do would be to sit your superstar quarterback. It’s a long season.

If Daniels is to sit this one out, expect Carson Beck to get the start at quarterback. If you follow recruiting closely you are already familiar with Beck. But for those who are just now learning of the backup quarterback, here’s some information to get you up to speed.

Dec 12, 2020; Georgia QB Carson Beck (15) takes a snap against Missouri: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Carson Beck, Quarterback (No. 15):

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Height: 6-4

Weight: 215 pounds

Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

High School: Mandarin High School

As a recruit:

Beck enrolled early at the University of Georgia. He was a four-star recruit in the class of 2020 out of Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida.

Beck ranked as the nation’s No. 234 overall player and the No. 5 ranked pro-style passer.

Additionally, before coming to Athens, Beck competed at the prestigious 2019 Elite 11 camp.

Freshman season:

Beck picked up a redshirt as a freshman. He played late against the Missouri Tigers in 2020, but did not have a chance to throw a pass. We expect to see him more often this year, even if he does not make the start against UAB.

Played well at G-Day:

Redshirt freshman quarterback Beck got the majority of the reps for the Black team in the spring game. Beck gained valuable experience and played pretty well, finishing the contest with 236 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He went 22 of 31 on his passing attempts.

“I’m pleased with his progress. I think he got better,” Smart said following G-Day. “Carson didn’t always have the focus he needed last year as a freshman in terms of preparation, academics, on the field, off the field, in the meeting room.

“Now since we started this spring, he’s taken notes, he’s got command of it better. He’s doing better academically in the classroom. He’s trying to take a step forward and do some good things.”

UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton: JT Daniels, UAB Preview and Michael Bennett

J.C. talks JT Daniels’ injury, breaks down Georgia vs. UAB and is joined by Georgia great Michael Bennett in a new episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. Listen here…

Former Georgia receiver Michael Bennett joins J.C. to talk his UGA football career, including coming back from injuries, making big plays and what it takes to be a dependable receiver! 

Sep 28, 2013; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Michael Bennett (82) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated LSU 44-41. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Your friends at UGA Football Live and UGA Wire present your one-stop-shop podcast for all things Georgia football: “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton.”

This season we will release episodes each week, including interviews from some of the best Georgia Bulldogs of all time with news, breakdowns, rumors and more!

J.C. breaks down the news regarding star quarterback J.T. Daniels injury, previews Saturday’s matchup versus UAB and talks all things Georgia football with former UGA receiver Michael Bennett.

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  • Updated Georgia injury report
  • J.C. against the spread

 

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Reports: Georgia QB JT Daniels dealing with injury

Reports: Georgia QB JT Daniels dealing with injury

According to Dean Legge of DawgPost, Georgia quarterback JT Daniels is dealing with “an upper-body injury.”

It does not appear to be too serious, as DawgPost reports the quarterback has still been practicing with the team.

Daniels has missed some reps with the No. 1 unit this week that he typically would have taken. However, Dawg Post can confirm that Daniels has taken part in practices this week.

247Sports is reporting that Daniels is considered “questionable” for this Saturday’s game against UAB.

247Sports wrote that Daniels’ injury is to his core, and added that it’s likely his ribs or oblique.

When Daniels suffered the injury is unknown, but if it were prior to the Clemson game that would justify the lack of downfield shots Georgia took.

Per 247Sports, former 4-star Carson Beck received a majority of the first team snaps on Tuesday. If Daniels is unable to play against UAB, expect Beck to get the start.

Head coach Kirby Smart has not yet commented on this.

Georgia’s top-5 offensive players for 2021: No. 1 QB JT Daniels

Ranking Georgia’s top-5 offensive players for 2021: No. 1 QB JT Daniels

We are currently ranking Georgia’s top-five offensive players for the 2021 college football season.

5. WR George Pickens

4. OL Jamaree Salyer

3. WR Arik Gilbert

2. RB Zamir White

And at No. 1, we have quarterback JT Daniels.

Daniels looks ready to lead the Bulldogs in 2021 and he should be one of the nation’s top quarterbacks at the end of the season.

He had a phenomenal first year with Georgia, throwing for 1,231 yards, 10 touchdowns and two interceptions in four games.

Everything seemed to click when Daniels lined up under center, and years of built-up frustration with the Georgia offense began to slip away.

Daniels transferred to UGA after spending the first two seasons of his career at USC. Daniels transferred from the Trojans following an ACL injury he suffered during the 2019 season opener. Daniels was still rehabbing the injury when he arrived in Athens and was not cleared to play until later in the 2020 college football season.

In three seasons at the prestigious Mater Dei High School, JT Daniels averaged more than 50 touchdown passes and 4,000 passing yards per season. Daniels was rated as the third ranked quarterback in his recruiting class behind Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.

Daniels has solid experience from his days at USC. In 2018, Daniels threw for 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for the Trojans. The former five-star recruit has the talent to put it all together this season.

Paul Finebaum on JT Daniels: ‘He’s the best QB in the SEC’

In speaking with @Dawgnation, the SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum spoke very highly of Georgia QB JT Daniels, calling him the league’s best passer.

Expectations for the Bulldogs continue to grow as we get closer to kickoff versus Clemson in Charlotte. A large reason is quarterback J.T. Daniels, who went undefeated as the starter last season while putting up big numbers. Daniels threw for 1,231 yards (67.3%) and 10 touchdowns with only two interceptions in just four games.

In speaking with DawgNation, the SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum spoke very highly of Daniels, calling him the league’s best passer.

“I understand the criticism,” Finebaum told DawgNation.com “I had a coach hit me up the other day and ask why am I so high on JT Daniels? What else has he done? Who else did he play other than Cincinnati? And that’s fair.

“But we’re talking about someone who I think is one of the best quarterbacks in the country.”

When Daniels took over in the later part of the 2020 season he wasted no time in making sure everybody – players and fans included – knew that this was his team.

Daniels looks ready to lead the Bulldogs in 2021 and should be one of the nation’s top quarterbacks at the end of the season. He had a phenomenal first year with Georgia, throwing for 1,231 yards, 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions in only four games last season.

“He just has the ‘it’ factor, and to be a great quarterback, you have to have that,” said Finebaum.

“But JT Daniels, I don’t even think it’s a question. I don’t think its debatable — he’s the best quarterback in the SEC.”

Read the full story at DawgNation.

Georgia QB JT Daniels has impressive spring game

Georgia football QB JT Daniels puts up impressive numbers at Georgia’s 2021 G-Day spring game.

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels proved to head coach Kirby Smart, his team and Dawg fans everywhere why he’s their QB1 heading into the 2021 football season with his impressive G-Day performance this Saturday.

Daniels completed 28 of his 41 passing attempts, throwing for 324 yards and 3 touchdowns, helping the Red Team secure a 28 – 23 victory over the Black Team.

Daniels had high praise for his receiving corps, even missing his two top guys in George Pickens and Jermaine Burton.

When asked what he learned about his wide receivers today in a post game interview, Daniels replied: “I wouldn’t say we learned anything new.  Being at practice, it’s just another day to us.  We’ve seen AD and D Rob and Kearis and all the guys make plays like that before.”

Daniels hooked up with freshman wide receiver Adonai Mitchell for a 24-yard highlight touchdown just before the half to put the Red Team up by four.  Later, he would throw a 59-yard touchdown pass to Demetris Robertson in stride for the win.

Georgia’s incoming backup quarterbacks Brock Vandagriff and Carson Beck also looked very sharp, taking some stress off of coach Smart and the Georgia offense for the foreseeable future.

Watch JT’s G-Day highlights here: