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Georgia vs UAB: Score, stats predictions

Score and stat predictions for UGA football players for today’s Georgia vs UAB game.

No. 2 Georgia takes on UAB today in its home-opener.

The Bulldogs are fresh off a 10-3 win over Clemson, and UAB over Jacksonville State.

UAB has had an 11 day break since its cupcake win over Jacksonville State compared to Georgia’s seven day break after an absolute slugfest against Clemson.

Georgia should obviously win this game, but I do expect it to be a little bit closer than most anticipate. UAB is legit – the Blazers have won its division three straight years and the CUSA title two out of those three years.

Georgia will likely be playing without quarterback JT Daniels, so the Dawgs will already be at a disadvantage.

With all that mind, here’s our score and stats predictions for the game:

Score: Georgia wins 41-3

OFFENSE:

QB Carson Beck stats — if he starts: 19/28, 242 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT

QB Stetson Bennet stats — if he starts: 16/24, 234 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs

RB Zamir White: 14 carries, 112 yards, 1 TD

RB Kendall Milton: 11 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD

RB Kenny McIntosh: 7 carries, 41 yards

RB James Cook:ย 4 carries, 12 yards. 3 catches, 42 yards, 1 TD

WR Jermaine Burton: 6 catches, 77 yards, 2 TDs

TE Brock Bowers: 3 catches, 33 yards

Offensive MVP: Zamir White

DEFENSE:

Total sacks:ย 4

Interceptions:ย 2

DEFENSIVE MVP: Jordan Davis

JT Daniels not starting for UGA football

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels is not expected to start today against the UAB Blazers

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels is not expected to start today against the UAB Blazers. Daniels has been dealing with a core injury.

In his place, Carson Beck has been getting some of the reps with the starting offense. Stetson Bennett is another proven back up the Bulldogs may utilize. Will the Dawgs start Beck or Bennett?

Georgia additionally could still play Daniels, but he is not expected to start. Daniels is suffered from an oblique injury and still got some starting reps this week in practice.

Fortunately for the Dawgs, Georgia is still expected to defeat UAB with relative ease regardless of who starts at quarterback. UAB are the defending Conference USA champions, so they are expected to put up a fight.

Georgia QB Matthew Stafford made his first career start in the last game between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) Blazers at Sanford Stadium. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

No. 2-ranked Georgia is coming off a big-time win over the previously No. 3-ranked Clemson Tigers last week. Kirby Smart and Georgia will look to avoid a letdown against UAB.

The Bulldogs could roll with experience in Stetson Bennett if Carson Beck struggles. The UGA quarterback situation should be viewed as fluid for the UAB game. Freshman Brock Vandagriff additionally could make his college debut in the second half.

Georgia will have a more explosive offensive attack against UAB and that will start with the running game. The Blazers will look to stop the Georgia run game. Georgia is returning to a full-capacity Sanford Stadium for the first time since Nov. 2019.

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Georgia football drops hype video ahead of home opener

Georgia football drops hype video narrated by former quarterback D.J. Shockley ahead of home opener against UAB

Georgia football has dropped a hype video narrated by former star quarterback D.J. Shockley ahead of home opener against UAB. The Georgia Bulldogs are coming off a huge win over a highly ranked and respected Clemson Tigers team.

Now, the Dawgs are returning for their first home game at Sanford Stadium of the 2021 college football season. The UAB Blazers are an underrated foe. UAB won the Conference USA championship game against Marshall last season.

Despite UAB’s solid talent level, Georgia is expected to win in convincing fashion. The 3:30 p.m. game will mark the first time Sanford Stadium has held a full capacity home crowd since the Texas A&M game on Nov. 23, 2019.

Georgia fans, let D.J. Shockley get you excited for another Saturday in Athens:

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback D.J. Shockley says narrating the game two trailer is, “A dream come true… I love Athens and the Dawgs. I hope all you Dawg fans get pumped watching this and it gets you ready for Saturday!!”

Shockley is an Atlanta, Georgia, native. He won an SEC Championship as Georgia’s starting quarterback under coach Mark Richt in 2005. He had a brief NFL stint with the Atlanta Falcons and now covers the Falcons. He broadcasted the Falcons’ preseason and does a podcast for them.

Shockley additionally has worked as a SEC Network announcer. Now, the former Georgia star has joined FOX 5 Atlanta as a sports anchor. It’s great to see him having a successful career after football!

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Georgia football: How to watch, listen and stream UGA vs UAB

No. 2 Georgia will host UAB in Athens on Saturday afternoon. Here’s how to watch, listen or stream the home opener.

Georgia football is set to kick off versus UAB this Saturday in the home opener. DawgNation will be packed in to a full-capacity Sanford Stadium for the first time since 2019.

Here’s how to watch, stream and listen to Georgia versus UAB.

What UAB media is saying about Georgia

Here’s what UAB media is saying about Georgia ahead of Saturday’s matchup.

Georgia football is set to kick off against UAB this Saturday in the home opener. Gametime is set for 3:30 p.m. and DawgNation will be packed in to a full-capacity Sanford Stadium for the first time since 2019.

Here’s what UAB media is saying about Georgia.

5 reasons why Georgia beats UAB

UAB comes to Athens as defending Conference USA champions to take on a Georgia team coming off of a top-5 win in week one. Here’s 5 reasons why the Dawgs leave with the win.

Georgia football is set to kick off versus UAB this Saturday in the home opener. Gametime is set for 3:30 p.m. and Sanford Stadium will be packed full for the first time since the 2019 season.

UAB is coming off a 31-0 win over Jacksonville State . The 2020 Conference USA champions are led by senior quarterback Tyler Johnson, who was efficient in the season opener, completing 17 of 21 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns.

On the other side, the Bulldogs are dealing with multiple injuries, including star quarterback J.T. Daniels, who is reportedly nursing a core injury. Redshirt freshman Carson Beck is the likely replacement incase Daniels isn’t able to go.

Georgia’s defense is more than capable of handling a bigger role and they proved that in week-one, allowing just two yards rushing, three points and seven sacks to a high-powered Clemson offense.

Here’s five reasons why Georgia secures a win on Saturday afternoon.

Georgia vs UAB: 5 reasons why Blazers could keep it close

Georgia vs UAB: 5 reasons why Blazers could keep it close

Georgia is the No. 2 ranked team in America after beating Clemson 10-3 in Charlotte last weekend.

The Georgia defense looked incredible on Saturday, holding the Tigers to just two rushing yards and recording seven sacks and a defensive touchdown on the night.

Offensively, there were some struggles. But it’s important to note that Clemson has the best defense Georgia will likely face all year. It’s also important to note that Georgia was not totally incapable of moving the ball like Clemson was.ย But there were some concerns.

Georgia now shifts its focus to UAB, its Week 2 opponent. That game is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 from Athens.

The Blazers are fresh off a 31-0 win over Jacksonville State, a game they played on Wednesday Sept. 1.

Georgia will win this game, probably by a convincing margin. But here are a few reasons UAB might actually be able to keep things close on Saturday.

Georgia Bulldogs versus UAB Blazers series history

The Georgia Bulldogs are undefeated in their brief history against the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The Georgia Bulldogs are undefeated in their brief history against the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Georgia has faced the UAB Blazers twice.

Both meetings were in Athens. Georgia won in 2003 and 2006.

The Blazers nearly pulled off the upset in 2003, when they fell 16-13 to Georgia. David Greene and company helped Georgia get off to a good start against UAB, but the Blazers stayed in the game.

Georgia entered the game as the No. 4 team in the country. The Dawgs lost 16-13 to Florida the next week. Georgia still made the 2003 SEC Championship, but the Dawgs lost to LSU. Mark Richt and UGA finished 11-3.

In 2006, Georgia won 34-0 against UAB. In Georgia’s last meeting with the Blazers, quarterback Matthew Stafford debuted as UGA’s starting quarterback. Stafford and Kregg Lumpkin ran for touchdowns in Georgia’s shutout win.

Georgia QB Matthew Stafford before the game between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) Blazers at Sanford Stadium on Sept. 16, 2006. The Bulldogs beat the Blazers 34-0. Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images

Georgia started the 2006 season 5-0 before losing four of five games. The Dawgs then won three straight games to finish the season and build momentum for 2007. Georgia beat No. 5 Auburn, No. 16 Georgia Tech and No. 14 Virginia Tech to end the season 9-4.

UAB has an interesting recent history in football. The Blazers went 6-3 last season and won the Conference USA championship game over Marshall. UAB had four games cancelled in 2020 including its bowl game.

The Blazers’ football program was terminated after the 2014 season, but reinstated shortly thereafter. UAB returned to football in 2017 and the program has been healthier than ever.

UAB and Georgia have a game scheduled to be played at Georgia in 2023.

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