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Former Georgia wide receiver enters transfer portal again

Former UGA football receiver enters the transfer portal again after spending the past two seasons at Mississippi State

Former Georgia Bulldogs receiver Justin Robinson has reportedly entered the NCAA transfer portal again after spending the past two seasons at Mississippi State.

In 2023, Robinson recorded 21 receptions for 257 receiving yards at Mississippi State. These numbers aren’t extremely impressive, but he actually was Mississippi State’s third-leading receiver. The Bulldogs had a dreadful passing offense last season and finished second-to-last in the SEC with an average of 181.8 passing yards per game.

Mississippi State used to throw the ball more than any other team in the country under head coach Mike Leach, but that changed in 2023. The Bulldogs really struggled offensively a year ago. Robinson has one season of eligibility remaining.

One potential destination for Robinson is the Washington Huskies. He could be reunited with former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers. Washington lost all of its leading receivers to the NFL draft.

Robinson, who transferred from Georgia following last season’s national championship, earned more snaps at Mississippi State. Robinson finished the 2022 college football season with a career high in receptions, yardage and touchdowns. In 2022, Robinson recorded 30 receptions, 326 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

During the 2022 postseason, Robinson notably earned the MVP award of the ReliaQuest Bowl after a strong performance.Β  The 6-foot-4, 220-pound wide receiver is a former four-star recruit out of Eagles Landing Christian in McDonough, Georgia.

Former Georgia WR Justin Robinson named MVP of Mississippi State’s bowl win

Former UGA receiver Justin Robinson had a standout performance in Mississippi State’s bowl will over Illinois

Former Georgia receiver Justin Robinson had a standout performance in Mississippi State’s bowl win over Illinois. Robinson earned the MVP award of the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida.

The sophomore receiver had seven receptions for 81 yards and scored Mississippi State’s only offensive touchdown. The Bulldogs honored late head coach Mike Leach in their 19-10 victory over Illinois. Mississippi State finished the season 9-4.

Robinson, who transferred from Georgia following last season’s national championship, is playing more at Mississippi State. Robinson finishes the 2022 college football season with a career high in receptions, yardage and touchdowns. Robinson recorded 30 receptions, 326 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season.

Many fans were rooting for Mississippi State Bulldogs after Mike Leach tragically passed away.Β  Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Mississippi State throws the ball more than any other team in the country. Next year, Robinson is expected to have a larger role for the Bulldogs after star receiver Rara Thomas transferred to Georgia earlier this offseason.

Robinson, during his final year at the University of Georgia, finished the 2021 season with two catches for 18 yards and a touchdown. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound wide receiver is a former four-star recruit out of Eagles Landing Christian in McDonough, Georgia.

Robinson, who wears No. 18 for Mississippi State, was a notable piece of Georgia’s top-ranked class of 2020. Kirby Smart and Georgia football signed five receivers in the class of 2020. Jermaine Burton and Justin Robinson transferred after the national championship. Ladd McConkey, Arian Smith and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint remain with the Georgia football program.

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Mississippi State’s leading receiver transferring to Georgia

UGA football adds a commitment from Rara Thomas

Former Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas is transferring to the Georgia Bulldogs. Thomas is 247Sports’ No. 16 player in the transfer portal.

Rara Thomas should be an instant impact player at Georgia.

Thomas, who was Mississippi State’s leading receiver this season, recently entered the NCAA transfer portal. In 2022, Thomas caught 44 passes for 626 yards and seven touchdowns. Rara Thomas was a three-star recruit in the class of 2021.

Rara Thomas has interest from Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Auburn, and Ole Miss among others. Rara Thomas has two years of eligibility remaining.

Thomas had a solid freshman season for Mississippi State. In 2021, Thomas caught 18 passes for 252 yards and five touchdowns. Thomas will have a bit of an adjustment coming into Georgia’s system. Mississippi State passes the most of any team in the SEC. Thomas will have to run block more in Athens.

This year, Rara Thomas had an outstanding touchdown reception against Texas A&M:

Thomas finished with five catches for 134 yards and a touchdown in Mississippi State’s win over Texas A&M.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver announced his commitment to the University of Georgia via Twitter:

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Coaches, Players, Fans pay tribute to Mississippi State coach Mike Leach

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach is known for his colorful personality and hilarious interviews. At 61, Leach is gone too soon.

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach passed away earlier this week. At 61, Leach is gone too soon.

Leach is known for his colorful personality and hilarious interviews. The former Texas Tech and Washington State head coach brought the air raid offense to the SEC when he agreed to be Mississippi State’s head coach in 2020.

Just a few weeks ago, Leach was doing what he loved: coaching college football. Now, he leaves behind a heartbroken family and university.

Fellow coaches, players, media, and fans all paid tribute on Twitter to Mike Leach for his great personality and ability to have extremely memorable personal interactions. Leach did things to help people, like giving media credentials to young members of the media in college, that other folks simply don’t do.

There are more awesome stories of Mike Leach. We can’t fit them all in one article. Below are some of the best Mike Leach memories, including one from Georgia coach Kirby Smart, and tributes we found:

UGA football offers Mississippi State’s leading receiver

UGA football has offered a scholarship to Mississippi State’s leading receiver Rara Thomas

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas. Thomas, who was Mississippi State’s leading receiver this season, has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

In 2022, Thomas caught 44 passes for 626 yards and seven touchdowns. Rara Thomas was a three-star recruit in the class of 2021.

Rara Thomas has received offers from Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Auburn, and Ole Miss among others. Rara Thomas has two years of eligibility remaining.

Thomas had a solid freshman season for Mississippi State. In 2021, Thomas caught 18 passes for 252 yards and five touchdowns. Thomas will have a bit of an adjustment coming into a new system. Mississippi State passes the most of any team in the SEC. Thomas will have to run block more wherever he plays.

This year, Rara Thomas had an excellent touchdown reception against Texas A&M:

Thomas finished with five catches for 134 yards and a touchdown in Mississippi State’s win over Texas A&M.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver announced his scholarship offer from the University of Georgia via Twitter:

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Georgia football drops hype trailer ahead of Mississippi State game

Georgia football drops hype trailer ahead of Mississippi State game

Physicality is what sets Georgia apart from other college football teams. Few if any teams win the battle in the trenches and tackle as well as Georgia football.

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs are playing a true road game for just the third time of the 2022 college football season. Georgia will face Mississippi State in a battle of the Bulldogs.

Mississippi State (6-3, 3-3) is coming off an overtime win over Auburn. Georgia (9-0, 6-0) beat a highly ranked Tennessee team at home last week. Will Georgia have a letdown following its big win over Tennessee?

Kirby Smart and Georgia face a challenge from Mississippi State’s air raid offense. Mississippi State throws the football more than any other team in the country. Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers leads the SEC in passing. This game has the feeling of a trap game for Georgia.

Former Georgia tight end Benjamin Watson, who is a SEC Network analyst, narrates a hype video to get Georgia football fans fired up for the Mississippi State game.

Georgia has dominated Mississippi State recently. Can Georgia prove it has the superior Bulldog against Mississippi State? We’ll find out Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi.

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Georgia-Mississippi State football series history

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs have dominated Mississippi State in recent series history

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs hit the road for their third true road game of the 2022 college football season. Georgia is playing at Mississippi State, who is undefeated at home this season.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 6-3 and are coming off an overtime win over the Auburn Tigers. Georgia is 9-0 and just defeated Tennessee in an emotional victory.

Georgia will look to clinch the SEC East with a win over Mississippi State. Can Mississippi State make this game interesting? We’ll find out. The last Georgia-Mississippi State game was quite memorable.

One of Aaron Murray’s SEC records falls in Week 6

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Aaron Murray no longer holds one SEC record thanks to Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers.

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Aaron Murray no longer holds the SEC record for most completions in a career. Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers broke Murray’s recorded on October 8 against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Rogers passed Murray for the most completions in SEC history early in the game against Arkansas. Rogers, a junior quarterback, now has 943 career completions. Rogers has already attempted 1,311 passes in his career.

It took Will Rogers only 28 games to break Aaron Murray’s conference record. How did Rogers break Murray’s record so fast? He can thank Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach’s pass-heavy system.

Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers is a key cog in one of the most pass-heavy offenses in SEC history. Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Murray threw 1,478 passes over his four season career in Athens. However, Murray did not ever come close to the amount of passes that Will Rogers threw in a single season. Rogers threw 683 passes during the 2021 college football season. Rogers attempted an average of 52.5 passes per game last season.

Rogers is a big reason why No. 17 Mississippi State is 4-1 to start the year. Georgia travels to face Mississippi State on November 12.

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Former Georgia WR Justin Robinson transfers within SEC

Former Georgia Bulldogs redshirt freshman wide receiver Justin Robinson is transferring within the SEC to the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Former Georgia Bulldogs redshirt freshman wide receiver Justin Robinson is transferring within the SEC to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Robinson entered the NCAA transfer portal following UGA’s national championship victory.

Robinson will be a key piece in Mike Leach’s air raid offense. Robinson figures to see more touches of the ball. Mississippi State threw the ball 704 times in 2021 (most in the NCAA). Georgia only attempted 407 passes.

The former four-star recruit will have four years of eligibility at his new home. In 2022, Georgia plays at Mississippi State on Nov. 12.

Robinson played in eight of Georgia’s 15 games this season. He caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown this season. Robinson played in only one game as a freshman in 2020.

Justin Robinson joins Jalen Kimber as former Georgia Bulldogs to transfer within the SEC this offseason. Robinson, a former Eagles Landing star, announced his intentions to transfer to Mississippi State via Twitter:

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound receiver has the talent to be one of Mississippi State’s top receivers this season. We will continue to provide updates on all of the Georgia Bulldogs in the transfer portal.

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UGA recruiting target, 4-star CB makes commitment

The Georgia Bulldogs were in the top schools for four-star cornerback M.J. Daniels, who has committed to Mississippi State.

The Georgia Bulldogs were in the top schools for four-star cornerback M.J. Daniels.

Daniels committed to the Ole Miss Rebels, but backed off his initial decision.

Now, Daniels has committed to Mike Leach and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Daniels is a talented recruit in the class of 2021 from Lucedale, Mississippi. He plays football at George County High School.

The four-star has excellent length and is 6-foot-3. He put the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas A&M Aggies, Ole Miss Rebels and Mississippi State Bulldogs in his top schools.

Dan Lanning and the Georgia defensive staff should be looking for several defensive backs in the class of 2021. Eric Stokes, Tyson Campbell and D.J. Daniel could all leaving following the 2020 season, so Georgia must find some future replacements in this class.

Daniels announced his commitment to the Mississippi State Bulldogs via his Twitter account:

Sep 23, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a play during the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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