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Kirby Smart speaks on QB D’Wan Mathis leaving Georgia

Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart comments on the reports of QB D’Wan Mathis leaving the University of Georgia.

Just moments before Saturday’s kickoff between Georgia and South Carolina, Dawgs247 broke the reports that Georgia quarterback D’Wan Mathis did not travel to Columbia and will be leaving the team.

Mathis is 12 for 30 on the year for 89 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions.  He was pulled for Stetson Bennett following a rough start to the season against Arkansas.  USC transfer JT Daniels has started under center for the Dawgs past two games.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart commented on the status of Mathis in his postgame press conference Saturday night.

“D’Wan and I have had several conversations,” Smart said. “D’wan has been very communicative. He’s handled things really well. The stuff that goes on with D’Wan and our team and us is really a team-related deal so I’m not really going to comment on it. But D’Wan’s handled everything with first class.”

The redshirt freshman who flipped his commitment to Ohio State underwent brain surgery to remove a cyst in 2019.  Many thought he would never play another snap of football but now Mathis will now enter the NCAA transfer portal in hopes to find a starting job on a new team.

Halftime: UGA Twitter reacts to a huge first half from Georgia run game

Georgia is leading South Carolina 28-10 at halftime thanks to a big performance by the Bulldogs running game. Here’s what UGA Twitter says.

No. 9 Georgia is leading South Carolina 28-10 at halftime.

The story so far is a dominant Georgia offense, led not by the arm of quarterback JT Daniels like last week vs. Mississippi State, but by the Bulldogs run game.

Georgia has ran 23 times for 208 yards and 3 touchdowns.

UGA Twitter reacts to a strong first half:

 

 

 

Watch: Georgia rushes for 208 yards in the first half vs. South Carolina

No. 9 Georgia leads South Carolina 28-10 at halftime after a huge performance from the Bulldogs run game. Highlights, details and more here.

Georgia decided to keep quarterback JT Daniels arm in the bag vs. South Carolina and so far, it’s working as the Bulldogs take a 28-10 lead into halftime in Columbia.

UGA has rushed 23 times for 208 yards and junior running back James Cook looks incredible so far with five carries for 98 yards and two touchdowns – 20 yards per carry.

The Bulldogs rushed for eight yards vs. Mississippi State last week

Part of the reason for such a low total was how explosive the passing game was behind quarterback JT Daniels as he passed for 401 yards and four touchdowns.

The other reason was Georgia couldn’t get a push on a struggling Mississippi State defense.

Tonight vs. South Carolina, the story has been completely different, especially on the Bulldogs front, which is creating gaping holes for these Georgia running backs.

Just check out these stats from ‘running back U’.

  • Junior RB James Cook (5 carries, 98 yards, 2 TDs)
  • Sophomore RB Zamir White (11 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD)
  • Kenny McIntosh (5 carries, 53 yards)

Granted South Carolina is missing four defensive starters to opt-outs and their leading pass rusher JJ Enagbare due to COVID testing, so Georgia has a huge advantage in the depth department.

Still, it’s nice to see this Bulldogs run game come back to life.

Check out some of the best runs of the first half:

Watch: UGA RB James Cook explodes for big run vs. South Carolina

Watch UGA running back James Cook hit the hole for a big run vs. South Carolina here.

No. 9 Georgia is looking good early in Columbia vs. South Carolina.

The Dawgs lead 14-0 after a touchdown pass from quarterback JT Daniels and a rushing touchdown by running back James Cook.

That’s two drives and two touchdowns for the Bulldogs.

It was this big run by Cook that set up his easy toss sweep for the score.

And then that classic Georgia toss sweep for six.

I love what I’m seeing from offensive coordinator Todd Monken so far. He’s established the run, gaining 151 yards so far and has gotten Daniels going with easy throws.

Tune in to Georgia vs. South Carolina live now on SEC Network.

 

 

Georgia scores on opening drive, leads South Carolina 7-0 in the first

No. 9 Georgia has kicked off vs South Carolina in Columbia and the Bulldogs are off to a hot start. USC transfer JT Daniels in his second start as a Georgia Bulldog hit a long pass to senior tight end Tre McKitty before he went back to McKitty for a …

No. 9 Georgia has kicked off vs South Carolina in Columbia and the Bulldogs are off to a hot start.

USC transfer JT Daniels in his second start as a Georgia Bulldog hit a long pass to senior tight end Tre McKitty before he went back to McKitty for a diving touchdown.

Watch the touchdown here:

Tight ends! Let’s hope to see more of this, DawgNation.

Georgia leads the Gamecocks 7-0 early in the first quarter on SEC Network.

Georgia vs. South Carolina: UGA star DT Jordan Davis listed as questionable

Georgia star defensive tackle Jordan Davis is listed as questionable for the Bulldogs matchup vs. South Carolina tonight in Columbia.

The Bulldogs have missed preseason All-SEC defensive tackle Jordan Davis mightily since he went down with an elbow injury vs. Kentucky four weeks ago.

Good news is, it looks like he may go tonight in Columbia.

No. 9 Georgia kicks off vs. South Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on SEC Network.

At the very least it’s great to see Davis travel with the team and get on the field for warmups.

We’re not sure how much playing time he may get, if any, as South Carolina’s offense has struggled to get anything going as of late, scoring just 10 points last week’s 17-10 loss vs. Missouri.

Dawgs, make sure you’re caught up on all things Georgia football before the game! I breakdown it all, including JT Daniels’ big performance and what it means for UGA in 2021 in this week’s episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. Listen here:

Breaking: Georgia QB D’Wan Mathis has left the UGA football team

Redshirt freshman quarterback D’Wan Mathis has reportedly left the Georgia football program. Details and analysis here.

I keep talking about this Georgia quarterback drama as if it’s a book the size of a table and well, it just keeps getting bigger.

Redshirt freshman quarterback D’Wan Mathis has reportedly left the Georgia football program.

Dawgs 247Sports broke the news and multiple sources have confirmed.

This probably has something to do with USC transfer JT Daniels getting the start last week vs. MSU and balling out, completing 28 of 38 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns.

Yes, it was against a bad MSU defense, but at the very least Georgia has its quarterback for the rest of the season and with Mathis bowing-out, Daniels may be the one under center when the Bulldogs take on Clemson in the 2021 season opener.

For now, all eyes are on Columbia as Georgia takes on the Gamecocks at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.

Check back with us at UGAWire.com for more updates regarding Mathis as news breaks.

Dawgs, make sure you’re caught up on all things Georgia football before the game! I breakdown it all, including JT Daniels’ big performance and what it means for UGA in 2021 in this week’s episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. Listen here:

 

What South Carolina media is saying about Georgia ahead of UGA at SC

No. 9 Georgia is set to face South Carolina at 7:30 ET in Columbia, televised on SEC Network.Here’s what the South Carolina media is saying.

No. 9 Georgia is set to face South Carolina at 7:30 ET in Columbia, televised on SEC Network.

South Carolina (2-6) led by former UGA quarterback Mike Bobo as interim coach is coming off of a 17-10 loss at Missouri last week.

Freshman quarterback Luke Doty replaced Senior Collyn Hill in the second half and is now set to get his first start as a Gamecock vs. the Bulldogs.

On the other side, Georgia is riding off of a terrific offensive performance in a 31-24 win vs. Mississippi State Saturday as USC transfer made his first start under center as a Bulldog and passed for 401 yards and four touchdowns.

Here’s what South Carolina media is saying about Georgia ahead of tonight’s game.

 

Final predictions: Carolina vs. Georgia

By John Whittle  – 247Sports 

“Will Muschamp and Kirby Smart are friends and we all know how that turned out last year. Mike Bobo and Kirby Smart are better friends but no love will be lost Saturday. Smart can’t afford to lose this game and needs to run it up if they expect to be any factor in the CFP rankings. I expect Doty to start and while he will make some frustrating mistakes, he will spark the Gamecocks to another stunner. South Carolina 24 – Georgia 21”

 

 

Five numbers to know before South Carolina’s football game against No. 9 Georgia

By Eric Boynton – Spartenberg Herald 

“32.1 – that’s Georgia’s average yardage on kickoff returns which ranks second only to LSU in the Southeastern Conference and third nationally. That’s nearly10 yards more than any of the teams next in line. Special teams could play a big part in this game with the Bulldogs also leading the league in kickoff return coverage and punting.”

 

 

Gameday Guide: Gamecocks vs Georgia

By GC Staff – Rivals

“Collyn Taylor: Georgia is good with a defense predicated on stopping the run, which South Carolina is going to rely on heavily. Best-case scenario for South Carolina is starting a true freshman likely without his No. 1 target in Shi Smith. Defensively South Carolina is held together like a MacGyver bomb, so it will be hard to stop a good Georgia rushing attack and a revitalized passing attack from JT Daniels. It’s going to be a tough row to hoe. Georgia 38, South Carolina 13”

Dawgs, make sure you’re caught up on all things Georgia football before the game! I breakdown it all, including JT Daniels’ big performance and what it means for UGA in 2021 in this week’s episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. Listen here:

 

 

A look at Saturday’s SEC ‘rivalry week’ schedule

According to the SEC’s conference-only schedule, it’s rivalry week. Here are the matchups, including when, where and how to watch.

According to the SEC’s conference-only schedule, it’s rivalry week.

The slate includes six games, including No. 9 Georgia (5-2) at South Carolina (2-6) at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.

I don’t see the Gamecocks as a rival, but in leu of this crazy year, I guess it just flows with all the other unusual going on.

Here are the other matchups this week, just three-weeks before the SEC Championship game on Dec 19.

  • Kentucky (3-5) at No. 6 Florida (6-1) at noon ET on ESPN.
  • Vanderbilt (0-7) at Missouri (3-3) at noon ET on SEC Network.
  • No. 22 Auburn (5-2) at No. 1 Alabama (7-0) at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
  • Mississippi State (2-5) at Ole Miss (3-4) at 4:00 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
  • LSU (3-3) at No. 5 Texas A&M ( 6-1) at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.

I’m keeping my eye on Auburn, traveling to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama without Nick Saban on the field due to positive COVID testing and LSU, going to College Station as an underdog to face a good but inconsistent Texas A&M team.

You never know what could happen in a late-season SEC matchup, so it should be a fun day of football.

Dawgs, make sure you’re caught up on all things Georgia football before the game! I breakdown it all, including JT Daniels’ big performance and what it means for UGA in 2021 in this week’s episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. Listen here: