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2020 CFB season countdown: 42 days until Georgia football

Join us as we count down the days until Georgia kicks off in Atlanta!

There are 42 days until Georgia is scheduled to kick off versus Virginia in Atlanta on Sept. 7.

Former Georgia defensive back, No. 42, Bill Krugg (1975-1977) was a three-year starter at safety for the Bulldogs, earning All-SEC honors each season. He was a part of the 1976 Georgia team that finished 10-2 and earned a trip to the Sugar Bowl. Krugg was named Playboy and Southeastern football pre-season All-American in 1977 and finished his career with 13 sacks from the “rover” position.

Below are a few highlights of the Georgia legend.

2020 CFB season countdown: 45 days until Georgia football

Join us as we count down the days until Georgia kicks off Sept. 7!

There are 45 days until Georgia is scheduled to kick off versus Virginia in Atlanta on Sept. 7.

Former Georgia linebacker, No. 45, Boss Bailey (2000-2002) the brother of former Georgia players Ronald Bailey and Champ Bailey, was a standout tackler on the Bulldogs’ 2002 defense that finished first in the SEC in scoring defense. Bailey totaled 114 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and added six sacks. He was named first team All-American as well as a finalist for the Butkus Award, given to the nation’s most outstanding linebacker. Bailey was drafted in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions and spent some time with the Denver Broncos before being released in 2009.

Georgia football play of the day

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It’s Friday, July 24 and today’s play of the day comes from the book of clean old fashioned hate – Georgia versus Georgia Tech in 2013.

One of the most exciting games of the classic series, the 2013 matchup featured 75 points and a walk-off touchdown in the second overtime. Georgia star running back Todd Gurley had a monster game, scoring three touchdowns, two of those in overtime.

After Tech’s turnover on downs, it was Georgia’s turn in the second overtime – any points would win the game for the Bulldogs.

First-and-10 from Georgia Tech’s 25-yard-line, Gurley takes an inside hand-off and beats the defense to the end zone for the score and the Georgia win.

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Georgia football play of the day

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It’s Thursday, July 23 and today’s play of the day comes from Georgia versus Florida in 1981.

The Bulldogs were down by two points early in the fourth quarter while trying to complete a 14-point come back. It was Georgia’s ball at the Gators’ 4-yard-line and Georgia tailback Herschel Walker took the Georgia power sweep off of left tackle, beating the Florida defense to the corner of the end zone for the score, giving Georgia the lead.

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The Bulldogs would hold on to complete a 14-point comeback 26-21. Walker’s 47 carries were the most in a single game in his career at Georgia.

Georgia football play of the day

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It’s Sunday, July 19 and today’s play of the day comes from Georgia versus Florida in 2019.

Georgia led the Gators 16-10 in the fourth quarter when quarterback Jake Fromm sold a great play fake and threw a 52-yard touchdown pass to receiver Lawrence Cager.

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Georgia went on to win 24-17, securing it’s third straight win versus the Gators.

Georgia football play of the day

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It’s Saturday, July 18 and today’s play of the day comes from Georgia at Arkansas in 2014.

Georgia led 10-6 early in the second quarter when Georgia star running back Nick Chubb took an inside hand off 43 yards to the end zone for the score. Chubb would rush for 202 yards on the day while adding two touchdowns on 30 carries.

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The Bulldogs went on to win 45-32.

2020 CFB season countdown: 51 days until Georgia football

Join us as we count down the days until Georgia football kicks off in Atlanta !

There are 51 days until Georgia football is scheduled to kick off versus Virginia in Atlanta on Sept. 7.

Georgia versus Tennessee in 2012 was one of the most prolific offensive match ups in UGA vs UT history. The game featured over 1,000 yards of total offense and 95 total points. Georgia rushed for 274 yards and five touchdowns, with running backs Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall dominating the ground game in their freshman seasons. Marshall totaled 164 yards and two touchdowns on only 10 carries and Gurley tallied 130 yards and three touchdowns, highlighted by a wild 51 yard rush in the second quarter.

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2020 CFB countdown: 53 days until Georgia football

Join us as we count down the days until Georgia kicks off Sept. 7!

There are 53 days until Georgia is scheduled to kick off versus Virginia in Atlanta on Sept. 7.

Former Georgia guard, No. 53, Lamont Gaillard (2014-2018) from Fayetteville, North Carolina, started 42 games during his time in Athens. Gaillard was the centerpiece of Georgia’s 2017 offensive line that paved the way for an SEC Championship and a national title run in 2017 and also helped the Bulldogs to a league-leading 238 rushing yards per game in 2018.

He was named to both the 2018 Coaches All-SEC First Team and 2018 Associated Press All-SEC Second Team.

Gaillard was drafted in the 6th round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.