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5-star WR Luther Burden picks Mizzou over UGA, Bama

Five-star wide receiver recruit Luther Burden has committed to the Missouri Tigers over the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Elite five-star wide receiver recruit Luther Burden has committed to the Missouri Tigers over the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Burden is staying home, which is a breath of fresh air considering some of the concerning recruiting trends recently, but is a big blow to the Georgia recruiting class.

Burden, who is a member of the class of 2022, . The class’s No. 6 overall player, Burden, decommitted from the Oklahoma Sooners several months ago.

Luther Burden is playing for East St. Louis High School in East St. Louis, Illinois, which is located just across the state line.

Burden committed to Oklahoma nearly a year ago, but changed his mind this summer. Surprisingly the Sooners appear to be out of the picture for Burden.

Burden is the top-ranked recruit in Illinois and the second-ranked wide receiver recruit in the country.

Kirby Smart and Georgia football have 19 commitments in the class of 2022, and Georgia already has commitments from three wide receivers. UGA has the No. 3-ranked recruiting class in the nation. Alabama has the top-ranked class in the country. Missouri now has the No. 14-ranked recruiting class in the country.

The five-star wide receiver’s commitment to Missouri is a huge win for Tigers’ head coach Eli Drinkwitz:

Missouri is 3-4 on the season and is 0-3 in SEC play. The Tigers have a long way to go, especially defensively if they want to be a legitimate SEC East contender. Adding Luther Burden certainly helps Missouri’s cause.

Missouri travels to face UGA on Nov. 6.

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5-star WR Luther Burden is ready to commit

Elite wide receiver recruit Luther Burden has set his commitment date for Oct. 20.

Elite wide receiver recruit Luther Burden has set his commitment date for Oct. 20.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for the five-star wide receiver who is a member of the class of 2022. The class’s No. 6 overall player recently decommitted from the Oklahoma Sooners.

Burden previously played high school football for Cardinal Ritter College Prep in St. Louis, Missouri. This season, Burden is playing for East St. Louis High School in East St. Louis, Illinois, which is located just across the state line.

Burden committed to Oklahoma nearly a year ago, but changed his mind this summer. Surprisingly the Sooners are no longer among the top schools for Burden.

Burden received major interest from powerhouse college football programs across the country. He is the top-ranked recruit in Illinois and the second-ranked wide receiver recruit in the country.

Kirby Smart and Georgia football have 17 commitments in the class of 2022, and Georgia already has commitments from three wide receivers. But there’s always room for an elite prospect. Burden would rank as Georgia’s top-ranked recruit in the class of 2022.

The five-star wide receiver announced his commitment date via his Twitter account:

https://twitter.com/lutherburden3/status/1441413433484738565?s=20

Burden took visits to all three of his top schools this summer. Missouri, Alabama and Georgia are Burden’s latest top schools. Where will he go?

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5-star WR Luther Burden names top 3 schools

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top 3 schools contending for 5-star WR Luther Burden

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for five-star wide receiver recruit Luther Burden. Burden is a member of the class of 2022.

He recently decommitted from the Oklahoma Sooners. He’s rated as his class’s No. 6 overall player.

Luther Burden previously played high school football for Cardinal Ritter College Prep in St. Louis, Missouri. This season, Burden will play for East St. Louis in East St. Louis, Illinois (which is located just across the state line).

Burden committed to Oklahoma nearly a year ago, but changed his mind this summer. Surprisingly the Sooners are no longer in the top schools for Burden.

Burden has received major interest from powerhouse college football programs across the country. Luther Burden is the top-ranked recruit in Illinois and the second-ranked wide receiver recruit in the country.

Kirby Smart and Georgia football have 17 commitments in the class of 2022. Georgia already has commitments from three wide receivers, but there’s always room for an elite prospect. Luther Burden would rank as Georgia’s top-ranked recruit in the class of 2022.

The five-star wide receiver released his top-three schools via his Twitter account:

We’ll update you throughout Burden’s recruitment. Burden took visits to all three of his top schools this summer. Missouri, Alabama, and Georgia are Burden’s latest top schools. Where will he go?

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Key stats from Georgia’s 49-14 win over Missouri

Here are the key stats from Georgia football’s dominating win at Missouri.

No. 9 Georgia was dominant today in Columbia with a 49-14 win versus No. 25 Missouri.

The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 14-0 lead before Missouri tied it up in the second quarter and it was all Georgia from that point on.

Here’s the key stats from the Dawgs’ win.

Watch: JT Daniels to James Cook for 6, Dawgs lead 14-0

Georgia vs. Missouri is live now on SEC Network. Check out this Georgia touchdown that put the Bulldogs up 14-0.

It’s all Georgia right now in Columbia.

First it was a 2-yard touchdown run from sophomore running back Kenny McIntosh that put the Bulldogs up 7-0 on their first possession, and now, Georgia has stretched its lead to 14-0 on this 37-yard touchdown pass from JT Daniels to James Cook.

Check it out:

Georgia has 112 total offensive yards to Missouri’s 56 with one minute remaining in the first quarter, live now on SEC Network.

Watch: JT Daniels to James Cook for 6, Dawgs lead 14-0

Georgia vs. Missouri is live now on SEC Network. Check out this Georgia touchdown that put the Bulldogs up 14-0.

It’s all Georgia right now in Columbia.

First it was a 2-yard touchdown run from sophomore running back Kenny McIntosh that put the Bulldogs up 7-0 on their first possession, and now, Georgia has stretched its lead to 14-0 on this 37-yard touchdown pass from JT Daniels to James Cook.

Check it out:

Georgia has 112 total offensive yards to Missouri’s 56 with one minute remaining in the first quarter, live now on SEC Network.

What Missouri media is saying about Georgia ahead of Saturday’s matchup

Georgia (6-2) is set to visit Missouri (5-3) in a rescheduled matchup at noon on Saturday, televised on the SEC Network.

Georgia (6-2) is set to visit Missouri (5-3) in a rescheduled matchup at noon on Saturday, televised on the SEC Network.

The game was originally scheduled for Nov. 14 but positive COVID-19 testing within the Tigers program caused the game to be postponed.

The Bulldogs will see the field for the first time since a 45-16 win at South Carolina two weeks ago after last week’s game versus Vanderbilt was also postponed due to more positive COVID-19 testing.

The Tigers are coming off of a 50-48 win versus Arkansas.

Here’s what the Missouri media is saying about Georgia.

The Ultimate Preview: Mizzou vs. Georgia

By Mitchell Forde – Rivals 

“While Georgia may be solid against the run, the Bulldogs have been susceptible through the air this season, especially since star cornerback Richard LeCounte left the lineup due to injury. The Bulldogs are allowing nearly 263 passing yards per game on the season, which ranks No. 100 nationally.”

 

 

Bulldogs bring solidified QB situation, stout defense to Columbia

By Adam Cole – Columbia-Missourian

“Defensively, the Bulldogs bring one of the most stout units in the Southeastern Conference. They’re No. 2 in the SEC in total yards and points allowed this season, and they’re also No. 26 nationally in yards allowed per game. The only unit in the conference that’s statistically better is Alabama, which Missouri lost to in Week 1.”

 

 

Georgia vs. Missouri Prediction, Game Preview 

By Pete Fiutak – College Football News

“The Georgia secondary has been a problem. The defense overall has been great – it’s the second-best in the SEC – and it doesn’t allow a whole slew of big plays, but teams are able to dink and dunk way too consistently. Florida and Alabama each bombed away for over 400 yards, and Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi State all pushed past 200 yards.”

UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton: S1, Ep. 12 – Transfer portal, Missouri preview and Dawgs in the NFL

J.C. previews Georgia’s matchup with Missouri this Saturday, including predictions, key stats and players to watch and more! Listen here.

Your friends at “UGA Football Live” and UGA Wire present your one-stop shop for all things Georgia football!

We are releasing episodes and interviews each week during the 2020 college football season, with a little bit of everything sprinkled in between.

In this week’s episode, I preview Georgia’s matchup with Missouri this Saturday, including predictions, key stats and players to watch. And I break down Georgia’s transfer portal – which players are leaving and what players may be joining the program next year.

Listen here on Spotify:

Or here, on Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uga-football-live-with-j-c-shelton/id1533295384#episodeGuid=Buzzsprout-6776107

Also I talk:

Dawgs in the NFL 

  • My top performing former Bulldogs from NFL week-14 action.

Spread vs. J.C. 

  • I update my picks vs. the spread from last week and pick five new games in an attempt to look like I know what I’m doing – I’m on a hot streak!

Make sure to subscribe, rate and review! And check out our other episodes featuring former Georgia greats like Tavarres King (Ep. 3)  Keith Marshall (Ep. 4) Arthur Lynch (Ep. 6) Malcolm Mitchell (Ep. 7) Aaron Murray (Ep. 8) Drew Butler (Ep. 9) and Chris Milton (Ep. 11)

Georgia football among top schools for 5-star WR Luther Burden

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for five-star Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for five-star wide receiver Luther Burden. Burden is a member of the class of 2022. He’s rated as his class’s top player in the state of Missouri.

Burden plays high school football for Cardinal Ritter College Prep in St. Louis, Missouri. Like most five-stars, Burden has received major interest from powerhouse college football programs across the country.

Burden puts Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Auburn, Illinois, Baylor, Ohio State, FSU, Oklahoma, Penn State and LSU in his list of top schools. His recruitment will be one to keep an eye on in the future.

Fans should anticipate him trimming several teams off his list. Kirby Smart and Georgia football have a pair of commitments in the class of 2022: linebacker C.J. Washington and cornerback Marquis Groves-Killebrew.

The five-star wide receiver released his top 12 via his Twitter account:

We’ll update you throughout Burden’s recruitment.

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College Football News ranks SEC head coaches: Where’s Kirby Smart?

College Football News ranked the top SEC head coaches. Where is Georgia football’s Kirby Smart?

Pete Fiutak of College Football News recently released a list ranking the SEC head coaches heading into the 2020 season.

Checking in at No. 3 on the list is Georgia’s Kirby Smart, who trails only Nick Saban (1) and Ed Orgeron (2).

At No. 4 is Dan Mullen and at No. 5 is Gus Malzahn.

As much as I’d love for Smart to be in that No. 2 spot, I do not disagree with Fiutak here.

Smart’s time will come, and within the next five years he may very well occupy that No. 1 spot.

For now, he’s sitting at No. 3 on Fiutak’s list, likely right on the verge of taking over that No. 2 ranking. As long as he keeps winning the SEC East, beating rivals and putting his team in striking distance for the College Football Playoff…he’ll be considered a top-five coach in America.

Orgeron or Smart at No. 2 was likely a somewhat difficult decision. Fiutak went with Coach O since he accomplished something Kirby hasn’t yet, a national championship.

I’ve heard it all – “Anyone could win with that roster.”

Sure, Smart probably would have won it with that roster LSU had last year. But, at the end of the day, he didn’t have that roster. No other way around it.

Also, how can you not love Coach O?

As for Saban, there’s no arguing that one.