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Georgia football opens as heavy favorite over the Aggies

Georgia football opens as a heavy favorite over the Texas A&M Aggies.

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This Saturday, Georgia hosts Texas A&M in Sanford Stadium for the Bulldogs’ final SEC matchup of the year.

It will be the first time the two schools have met since the Aggies joined the SEC in 2012.

Ahead of Saturday’s matchup, Georgia opened as a 13.5 point favorite over Texas A&M, continuing the Dawgs’ streak of being favored in every game they have played this season.

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No. 4 Georgia is sitting at 9-1 and coming off an impressive road win over Auburn, while Texas A&M, which found its way into the Amway Coaches Poll this week at No. 24, is 7-3. Last Saturday, the Aggies took down South Carolina, the team responsible for handing Georgia its only loss, by a score of 30-6.

The last time the two programs met was in the 2009 Independence Bowl, which Georgia won 44-20. Running back Caleb King was responsible for two rushing touchdowns while tight end Aaron White caught two of his own.

Georgia leads the all-time series 3-2. The most recent regular season meeting between the two programs came in 1980. Georgia won that game and went on to win its second national championship.

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USA TODAY releases SEC power rankings – where’s Georgia football?

USA TODAY has releases their weekly SEC power rankings ahead of week 13. See where Georgia football ranks among the rest of the SEC.

The buzz around college football has been that after the South Carolina loss, Georgia controls its own destiny… and control it they have.

The Dawgs remain at No. 4 in the rankings following a 21-14 win over Auburn, and secured a ticket to the SEC Championship game.

USA TODAY’s SEC power rankings have Georgia at the No. 2 spot, dropping Alabama to No. 3 and LSU taking the No. 1 spot.

On Georgia, Horka said:

“It surely wasn’t an offensive exhibition from the Bulldogs in their big win over Auburn, but a win is a win regardless. It’s looks likely that Georgia will meet LSU in the SEC Championship game, but it doesn’t look like the Dawgs will be able to go blow for blow with Burrow and company.”

Here is his top-six in the SEC:

  1. LSU (10-0, 6-0 SEC)
  2. Georgia (9-1, 6-1 SEC)
  3. Alabama (9-1, 6-1 SEC)
  4. Florida (9-2, 6-2 SEC)
  5. Auburn (7-3, 4-3 SEC)
  6. Texas A&M (7-3, 4-2 SEC)

Georgia has one more SEC opponent in its way before the SEC Championship.

Texas A&M seems like it should be a Georgia win this Saturday at 3:30 p.m., but the Dawgs need to make sure they don’t play down to the Aggies’ level.

This game has trap game written all over it and if we’ve learned anything this year, it’s don’t take any team lightly.

For the full rankings, click here.

UGA Wire’s Jackson Fryburger predicts the College Football Playoff rankings for 11/19

UGA Wire’s Jackson Fryburger predicts the College Football Playoff rankings for 11/19

The 2019 college football season has quickly flow by, with just two weeks of regular season football remaining before conference championships take place in early December.

The pretenders and the contenders continue to sort themselves out this month, as we find out who truly belongs in the conversation for a playoff spot.

However, there’s still more to play for than just a Top 4 spot and an invitation to this year’s bracket.

UGA Wire’s Jackson Fryburger is here to break down his Top 25 for tonight, just the way you like it.

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Kirk Herbstreit shows love to Georgia football after win over Auburn

The famed analyst gave the Dawgs praise after an impressive win

After their nail-biting yet still impressive road victory over the rival Auburn Tigers, former Ohio State quarterback and current college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit gave the Georgia Bulldogs some Twitter praise.

Herbstreit listed the Dawgs as his second best-performing team of the week, trailing only the Oklahoma Sooners, who rallied to overcome a 28-3 deficit and defeat the Baylor Bears.

It certainly was an impressive victory for the Dawgs. They marched into hostile territory, and though it got closer than it probably should have been towards the end of the contest, UGA still escaped with a 21-14 victory, which is no easy feat. The defense took center stage, showing why many believe that the unit will give the Dawgs a fighting chance in their SEC Championship matchup with LSU.

The Dawgs will next take the field this Saturday for their final home game coming against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Photographer injured during Georgia football game shares pic she took just before hit

UGA student photographer Chamberlain Smith was knocked unconscious during freak accident this Saturday. See the pic she got moments before.

It was a scary moment this Saturday in Auburn, Alabama as Georgia running back Brian Herrien was pushed out of bounds, running into UGA photographer Chamberlain Smith and causing her to go unconscious.

There was about a 10 minute delay on the game as the whole stadium sat in silence praying for Smith’s wellbeing.

Obviously the incident was a freak accident with no one at blame.

Herrien, the Dawgs senior running back, showed his support and how concerned he was for Smith.

Herrien truly did show compassion in not wanting to go back to his sideline.  He cared more about Smith than he did the game.  Some things are bigger than football.

Thankfully Smith was alright, being diagnosed with a mild concussion.  Not only did Smith get out of there okay, she got one hell of a picture of the man who took her out.

Nothing but love here in Athens and thankfully Smith is alright.

How to buy official parking for the SEC Championship before it’s too late

How to buy parking for the 2019 SEC Championship Game before it’s too late.

With Georgia clinching its third-straight SEC East title on Saturday, it’s time to start thinking about Atlanta.

Sure, there’s the annual clash with the North Avenue Trade School the weekend after Thanksgiving, but we’re talking about the real contest in Atlanta.

The SEC Championship Game, of course.

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An essential part of any tailgate is “where to park?”  Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta has a variety of tailgating options.  These include the infamous “Gulch” next to the stadium, to the upscale The Home Depot Backyard, to an immersive RV experience at The Marshalling Yard.

In past years, parking for the SEC Championship has sold out quickly, and prices for parking passes are often listed for 4x – 10x face value on the secondary market.

By going to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium website, Georgia fans may purchase parking for their tailgate at face value now before spots are sold out.

The rules for tailgating at Mercedes-Benz Stadium are as follows:

• Tailgating before events is allowed in all flat parking lots, and is specifically prohibited in the campus multi-level garages.  When purchasing lots from parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com, look for the tailgating icon. 

• Vehicles may take up only one parking space, and tailgating equipment may not extend beyond the parking space, or impede vehicles driving through the lot. 

• Grills, chairs, coolers and other equipment may not take up a parking space.  Tailgating is confined to the area directly behind the vehicle. 

• Adjacent landscaped areas are common areas and may not be claimed exclusively. 

• Dispose of trash in appropriate receptacles. Dispose of coals in coal containers provided in the lots.

 

We hope to see a sea of red in Atlanta both on 11/30 and 12/7 for what could be two extra special days for Dawg Nation.

Let’s spread the word and grab those passes before LSU comes calling with gumbo stew and corn dogs ready to boil.

Go Dawgs!

Georgia football K Rodrigo Blankenship named finalist for prestigious award

Georgia football kicker Rodrigo Blankenship named finalist for prestigious award

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Rodrigo Blankenship, the beloved senior kicker for the Georgia Bulldogs, has been named a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy, along with two other collegiate players.

Per a press release from Mitchell Communications Group:

“The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding college football player in America who began his career as a walk on.”

In addition to Blankenship, University of California Running Safety/Kick Returner Ashtyn Davis, and Michigan State Defensive End Kenny Willekes were also named finalists for the award.

The 3 finalists will be honored and the winner of the 2019 Burlsworth Trophy will be announced on December 9th, at 12:45 p.m. at a luncheon in Springdale, Ark. hosted by the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation in conjunction with the Springdale Rotary Club, per the release.

Past winers of this prestigious award include:

  • 2018- Hunter Renfrow, Receiver- Clemson
  • 2017- Luke Falk, Quarterback- Washington State
  • 2016- Baker Mayfield, Quarterback- Oklahoma
  • 2015- Baker Mayfield, Quarterback- Oklahoma
  • 2014- Justin Hardy, Receiver- East Carolina
  • 2013- Jared Abbrederis, Receiver- Wisconsin
  • 2012- Matt McGloin, Quarterback- Penn State
  • 2011- Austin Davis, Quarterback- Southern Mississippi
  • 2010- Sean Bedford, Center- Georgia Tech

The trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth. Without one D1 scholarship offer, Brandon walked on to the Razorback team in 1994, worked his way to being a three-year starter and was eventually named an All-American in 1998. Burlsworth was selected as the 63rd overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL draft, but was tragically killed in a car accident 11 days later. The Burlsworth Foundation was created in his memory and supports the physical and spiritual needs of children, in particular those children who have limited opportunities.

(All information courtesy of Mitchell Communications Group and the Burlsworth Trophy Foundation)

Rodrigo Blankenship congratulates Georgia P Jake Camarda for winning SEC honor

Georgia football punter Jake Camarda’s earned himself SEC special teams player of the week honors and Rodrigo Blankenship was quick to congr

In Saturday’s win at Auburn, Georgia punter Jake Camarda’s performance earned him the honor of Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week. Camarda isn’t the first recipient of the award to suit up for the Silver Britches this season.

His teammate, kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, is no stranger to the award and was among the first to congratulate Camarda this afternoon.

This is the fourth time this season that a Georgia Bulldog has been named the SEC’s Special Teamer of the week. The other three were awarded to Camarda’s hype man Blankenship.

Camarda was called to punt 11 times for the Dawgs against the Tigers, averaging 50.7 yards per attempt including an early 67 yard bomb that stuck Auburn at their own goal line.

Blankenship recently called for Camarda to be recognized as game MVP in the Bulldogs’ win on The Plains.

In a defensive struggle that 1) was heavily reliant on field position and 2) resulted in a division-clinching win for Georgia, it’s hard to argue with Hot Rod. Jake Camarda came up big.

How Georgia football and TAMU match up: Statistical breakdown

See how Georgia football and Texas AM football matchup in our weekly head-to-head statistical breakdown ahead of Saturdays game.

The Texas A&M Aggies travel East this Saturday as the Georgia Bulldogs will host them in Sanford Stadium for what will be the Dawgs final SEC matchup of the regular season.

Georgia secured a ticket to its third straight SEC Championship Game this past Saturday with a 21-14 victory at Auburn.

The unranked Aggies (7-3, 4-2) are not a team to overlook.  Jimbo Fisher and company have lost games to previously ranked #1 Clemson, #1 Alabama and #8 Auburn. A&M has one of the toughest schedules in all of college football, still having #4 Georgia as well as #1 LSU the week after.

That will be a total of three #1 teams and four top five teams on the season.

That being said, let’s take a look at how these two teams matchup statistically this season.

On paper, the first matchup between the Bulldogs ands Aggies since TAMU joined the SEC in 2012 looks to be a Georgia win. But, hey, we said the same thing before South Carolina.

Here’s a look at how the two SEC programs match up statistically.

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Georgia football HC Kirby Smart talks Lawrence Cager, OL injuries

Ahead of the Georgia football game vs Texas A&M, Kirby Smart discussed the injury of Lawrence Cager and some offensive linemen.

Georgia is at the point in the season where it’s not a matter of whether or not a player is injured, but whether or not he is able play through it.

After Georgia’s physical game against Auburn, which the Dawgs won 21-14 on the road, UGA will look to heal up as much as possible ahead of its final SEC matchup with Texas A&M on Saturday.

Wide receiver Lawrence Cager left the Auburn game in the first quarter after making just one catch.

On Saturday, Smart discussed the injury, which came to the shoulder that has been bothering Cager all season.

“He took a shot, and it bothered him. He took a shot on the (fourth) play of the game I think, maybe, and it started bothering him.”

On Monday, Smart updated Cager’s status.

“Cager will be cleared to practice, it will just be a matter of if he can sustain,” Smart said.

Versatile offensive lineman Cade Mays was able to play for a portion of the game, but eventually had to be held out.

 “Cade is banged up — don’t think he’s going to be able to practice today, but we think he’s going to be able to play and he’s going to be able to hopefully practice Tuesday.”

Mays left the Missouri game the week before with an ankle injury.

“(Mays) is a little beat up, (and) we knew that going into the game, he’s got some soreness, and he’s fighting through it.,” Smart said.

On fellow offensive lineman Ben Cleveland, Smart mentioned that he missed some practice last week with a toe injury but is hopeful that the big man will be able to play vs Texas A&M.

“Ben (Cleveland) is still fighting the injury bug, too, on lower extremity. We’re hopeful he’s able to go.”