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Where does Georgia turn with Brock Bowers sidelined?

Outlook for Georgia’s offense with Brock Bowers out…

Georgia lost its best player in Saturday’s 37-20 win at Vanderbilt. Star tight end Brock Bowers will miss extended time due to an ankle injury that required TightRope surgery. It’s possible we will not see Bowers on the field the rest of the regular season.

Bowers’ overall impact is immeasurable. He leads Georgia in receptions (41), receiving yards (567) and total touchdowns (5) this season. Bowers is additionally Georgia’s best blocking tight end. Where does Georgia turn with its Heisman hopeful sidelined?

The Bulldogs are headed into their toughest stretch of the season. Georgia will travel to Jacksonville to take on the Florida Gators on Oct. 28. Then UGA has three straight top-20 matchups on the slate: No. 20 Missouri at home (Nov. 4), No. 13 Ole Miss at home (Nov. 11) and No. 17 Tennessee in Knoxville (Nov. 18).

While a player of Bowers’ caliber isn’t simply replaceable, the Dawgs have the talent on offense to keep things on track. That starts with sophomore tight end Oscar Delp, who will step into the starting role.

Delp came to Athens as the No. 1 tight end in the country in the 2022 recruiting class, per 247Sports. He spent last season behind Bowers and 2023 NFL draft pick Darnell Washington, but has played extensively this year as the No. 2 option in the tight end room.

Delp has 13 catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns this season. He’s the Bulldogs’ next best option in terms of experience and familiarity with the Mike Bobo offense. Bobo spent last year with the tight end room as an offensive analyst before moving to offensive coordinator this year.

True freshmen tight ends Lawson Luckie and Pearce Spurlin III are the options besides Delp. Luckie, who came to Athens as the No. 2 tight end in the 2023 class, is healthy following TightRope surgery in fall camp. He played seven snaps on Saturday.

Spurlin was rated as the No. 5 tight end in the same class and has also battled injuries. He missed the entirety of spring practice due to a broken collarbone and has appeared in three games this season, most recently against Kentucky.

It’s safe to say the Georgia offense will not utilize 12-personnel looks as often with the depth concerns at tight end. Head coach Kirby Smart acknowledged that when Luckie went down in August.

“It’s a position that, if you have the luxury of depth at receiver, you don’t have to play as much 12,” Smart said. “If you’ve got 12 personnel, you’d better have two viable backups there, and we’ve certainly worked towards that.”

The good news is the Bulldogs are healthy at receiver for the first time this season. Junior Ladd McConkey has worked his way back from a back injury that caused him to miss the first four games of the season. McConkey has been the go-to option on third downs for quarterback Carson Beck.

Senior wideout Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint is having his best season as a Bulldog, and transfers Rara Thomas and Dominic Lovett seem to be growing more comfortable in their roles each week.

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The outlook would be much bleaker if the Bulldogs didn’t have one of the best defenses in the country. That said, Georgia’s offense will look differently without Bowers and the UGA staff will have to find a way to utilize the receivers more in his absence. The Dawgs have two weeks to figure things out before they face the Gators.

Georgia football misses out on 4-star DL

Georgia football misses out on 4-star DL Aydin Breland…

2024 four-star defensive lineman Aydin Breland has committed to the Oregon Ducks over Georgia and Miami.

Former UGA assistant Dan Lanning gets one over the Bulldogs, who came on strong late for the Mater Dei High School prospect (Santa Ana, California).

Breland (6-foot-5, 290 pounds) is the No. 7 defensive lineman, the No. 3 player in the state of California and the No. 38 player overall in the 2024 class, per 247Sports composite.

Georgia’s miss here will not break the Bulldogs class, which still ranks No. 1 in the nation, per 247Sports.

Georgia is looking to add another wide receiver recruit in the class of 2024 and may be trying to flip an NC State commitment.

Social media reacts to Georgia’s tough win at Vanderbilt

Georgia faithful not happy with Bulldogs’ play at Vanderbilt…

In its 37-20 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday, top-ranked Georgia didn’t look like the same team we saw last week.

The Bulldogs were 31.5-point favorites, and the Commodores entered the game 2-5 on the season.

Following a 51-13 win over No. 20 Kentucky in Week 6, the expectations were high for the Bulldogs in this one.

The Commodores, who hadn’t scored a touchdown against UGA since 2018, scored on their first drive thanks to a 49-yard touchdown pass and went on to score three times on the day.

Star tight end Brock Bowers and multiple other Bulldogs left the game with injuries, including defensive lineman Christen Miller, right tackle Xavier Truss and running back Kendall Milton.

In the end, Georgia shut down the Commodores’ comeback attempt and iced the game with a late touchdown by running back Daijun Edwards. The senior tailback racked up 146 yards on 20 carries and a score.

Carson Beck didn’t have his best game. He fumbled twice, losing one, and threw a costly interception that led to a late Vanderbilt touchdown. Beck finished 29-of-39 passes for 269 yards with a touchdown and the interception.

Here’s how Georgia fans reacted to the Bulldogs’ day in Nashville:

Brock Bowers, multiple Georgia Bulldogs out with injuries at Vanderbilt

Brock Bowers, multiple Georgia Bulldogs out with injuries at Vanderbilt

No. 1 Georgia reeled off 24 unanswered points at Vanderbilt to enter the half up 24-7, but it came at a cost.

All-American tight end Brock Bowers is in the locker room due to what is believed to be a left foot injury. The injury occurred on a sweep run late in the second quarter.

Bowers isn’t the only Georgia starter down. Defensive tackle Christen Miller exited the game earlier in the first half after suffering what appeared to be a lower-body injury. Starting right tackle Xavier Truss also exited with a lower-body injury.

Running back Kendall Milton, who was in the midst of his best game this season, was seen on the sidelines speaking with medical personnel late in the second quarter.

One injury is a coincidence, four is a trend. The Commodores’ turf field is taking a toll.

 

Vanderbilt scores first TD on Georgia since 2018

Vanderbilt scores first TD on Georgia since 2018

The Vanderbilt Commodores (2-5) came to play against the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs in Nashville, scoring on their first possession of the game.

A five play, 75-yard drive that was capped off with a 49-yard Ken Seals touchdown pass to London Humphreys makes it 7-0 Commodores. Vanderbilt’s drive took just 2:53 off of the clock.

The miscommunication by the Georgia secondary allowed a catch and run that we rarely see against this UGA defense.

It’s too early to make an assessment, but the Bulldogs, who are 31.5 point favorites, have had issues with slow starts this season. Georgia had a chance to answer on its first possession, but a Carson Beck fumble has the Commodores back on offense in Bulldogs’ territory.

 

 

Georgia vs. Vanderbilt: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Saturday

Georgia vs Vanderbilt: Preview, key players, injury report, how to watch

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (6-0) take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-5) on Saturday in a battle between SEC East teams.

Georgia is coming off a 51-13 statement win over Kentucky in Week 6. The Bulldogs’ offense scored on 8-of-10 possessions and the defense held the Wildcats to 183 total yards, including an abysmal 55 yards rushing.

The Commodores, who are on a five-game losing streak, will have their hands full. Vanderbilt will start Ken Seals over A.J. Swann at quarterback. Seals has thrown six touchdowns and one interception in two starts this season.

Georgia has controlled the series since 2016 (6-0) and has outscored the Commodores 117-0 over the last two matchups. The Commodores haven’t scored a touchdown against the Bulldogs since the 2018.

The Bulldogs are a 31.5-point favorite over the Commodores, per BetMGM.

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Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 14
  • Time: Noon EST
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: FuboTV (watch here), Paramount +

Georgia injury report:

  • WR Ladd McConkey: Available
  • RB Roderick Robinson: Doubtful
  • DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins: Out

Full updated injury report here.

Players to watch:

Georgia:

  • WR Rara Thomas: caught a season-high five catches for 63 yards and his first touchdown as a Bulldog last week against Kentucky.
  • TE Brock Bowers: the Mackey Award winner has totaled 24 catches, for 410 yards and four scores over his last three games.
  • LB Jamon-Dumas Johnson: led the team with 1.5 sacks last week.

Vanderbilt:

  • WR Will Shepard: fifth in the SEC with 550 yards receiving on 35 catches with eight touchdowns (2nd in SEC).
  • LB C.J. Taylor: fifth in the SEC in tackles (45). Has totaled three sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception.
  • De’Rickey Wright: leads the team in interceptions (2).

 

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Georgia releases hype video ahead of Vanderbilt matchup

Georgia releases hype video ‘Stronger Together’ ahead of its matchup with Vanderbilt.

The top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs travel to Nashville to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in Week 6.

The Bulldogs enter the game undefeated, while the Commodores aim to get their season on track after a five-game losing streak.

Georgia released a hype video for the matchup, featuring University of Georgia graduate and country music artist, Ray Fulcher.

The video titled ‘Stronger Together’ includes Fulcher’s song “Love Ya Son, Go Dawgs”.

You can catch the game at noon EST on CBS Network. Georgia will be on a bye next week before taking on rival Florida in Jacksonville on Oct. 28.

Podcast: Who can beat Georgia?

Former Georgia Bulldog Arthur Lynch joins us ahead of Vanderbilt…

Host J.C. Shelton is joined by former Georgia Bulldog Arthur Lynch ahead of UGA at Vanderbilt! 

Your friends at UGA Football Live and UGA Wire present your one-stop-shop podcast for all things Georgia football: “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton.”

Streaming on Youtube as a part of The Pulse Sports Network or, listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Stats, analysis and interviews with some Georgia greats. We are here  throughout the season to keep you up to speed on UGA football.

Lynch and J.C. discuss the win over Kentucky, preview Vanderbilt and talk about which college football teams could beat the Bulldogs.

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Updated Georgia injury report ahead of UGA vs. Vanderbilt

Injury updates on Roderick Robinson, David Daniel-Sisavanh, Marvin Jones Jr. and more…

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (6-0) will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-5) on Saturday in Nashville.

The Bulldogs have dealt with an unprecedented number of key injuries since fall camp, but they are the healthiest they’ve been to this point.

Starting wide receiver Ladd McConkey (back) has appeared in a limited capacity in the last two games after missing the first four weeks. Running back Kendall Milton (MCL) played his most snaps against Kentucky since going down in Week 3.

While this is the shortest list we’ve had this year, multiple other Bulldogs are working their way back to the field.

Here’s our updated Georgia injury report, including recent quotes from head coach Kirby Smart:

Kirby Smart shares injury update on OLB Marvin Jones Jr.

Smart shares an update on Marvin Jones Jr., who was limited vs. Kentucky with an ankle injury.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart gave an update on outside linebacker Marvin Jones Jr. ahead of the (6-0) Bulldogs’ matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-5).

The sophomore linebacker can’t catch a break. He missed a chunk of last season with a shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery in the offseason. Jones missed all of spring practice, but was cleared for fall camp.

This season, Jones missed the SEC opener against South Carolina with an illness and appeared in the following two games before suffering an ankle sprain in practice last week, limiting him to five snaps in the 51-13 win over the Wildcats.

Smart noted Jones’ unfortunate injuries and shared an update in his press conference on Tuesday.

He played some but really pushed through the pain really well. He just didn’t get a lot of reps so probably wasn’t quite 100%. Played more in the previous games. He’s had a run of tough luck with two games almost missed due to different things.

Jones will likely get some playing time on Saturday, barring any setbacks. He has been practicing this week.

The Bulldogs are on a bye next week, which should help Georgia get healthier ahead of a matchup with rival Florida in Jacksonville on Oct. 28.

Fellow outside linebacker Darris Smith has an uncertain status ahead of the Vanderbilt game. Kirby Smart also noted on Wednesday that Georgia safety David Daniel-Sisavanh has returned and is practicing. Smart is hopeful that Daniel-Sisavanh will play against Vanderbilt.