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Georgia dominates Tennessee, moves to 10-0

The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Tennessee Volunteers in a 41-17 road victory

The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Tennessee Volunteers in a 41-17 victory at Rocky Top. Tennessee got off to a fast 7-0 start, but ultimately, Georgia overcame Tennessee’s strong first quarter and secured a comfortable 24-10 lead at halftime.

Quarterback Stetson Bennett was successful throwing the football more than usual (Bennett finished with a season-high 29 passing attempts) for UGA. Running back James Cook had his best game of the season. Cook scored three total touchdowns and accumulated 147 total yards. Cook may be Georgia’s top running back.

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell looked impressive. He finished with five receptions for 65 yards.

Georgia’s offensive line played well. Warren Ericson started at right guard, but Xavier Truss replaced early in the game. Ericson continued to play on special teams. Broderick Jones held up well on the edge. Veteran Jamaree Salyer is working his way back from an injury.

(Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Defensively, Dan Lanning adjusted following a slow start. Georgia’s corners looked shaky in coverage at times. Kelee Ringo was beat deep a few times. Derion Kendrick and company allowed 200 receiving yards to Tennessee receiver Cedric Tillman.

Kendrick did record an interception. Linebacker Channing Tindall finished with three sacks. Georgia held the Vols to just 55 rushing yards.

Georgia’s red zone defense looked solid. The Dawgs held up well in the second half before allowing another garbage time touchdown.

Kirby Smart and Georgia are 10-0. UGA finishes 8-0 in SEC play. Georgia faces Charleston Southern and Georgia Tech in their two remaining regular season games.

The defensive line battled a stomach bug entering the game. Robert Beal, Jordan Davis, Devonte Wyatt, and Nolan Smith all went down with injuries throughout the game. Georgia’s depth at edge rusher is a concern, so Nolan Smith’s status is something to watch moving forward.

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Georgia Bulldogs in first six for Milton wide receiver

The Georgia Bulldogs, Tennessee Volunteers, and more are in Milton WR Debron Gatling’s first six.

The Georgia Bulldogs offered a scholarship back in November to Debron Gatling, who plays wide receiver for Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia. Gatling is a member of the class of 2024, so he’s only a freshman in high school.

Despite his age, Gatling already has scholarship offers from Texas A&M, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Minnesota, and Duke. He’s an in-state recruiting target to watch moving forward for the Bulldogs.

Gatling has decent size at 6-foot-1 and weighs 180 pounds. He’s a good route runner and gains separation easily. On this play against McEachern High School, Gatling showed his ability to get separation on a post route that results in a touchdown:

It will be fun to see Gatling’s game develop. He obviously tons of potential, and he’s already been able to show off his abilities against solid competition in high school.

Debron Gatling shared his first six via his Twitter account:

Gatling will surely receive more scholarship offers over the years. He’s a guy to monitor for the class of 2024.

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Twitter abuzz with Tennessee recruiting violation rumors

College football Twitter abuzz with Tennessee recruiting violation rumors after Volunteers fire Jeremy Pruitt & Phil Fulmer retires

College football Twitter is having a field day after the Tennessee Volunteers fired head coach Jeremy Pruitt for cause. Additionally, Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer is likely going to step down and retire.

If some of the recruiting violation rumors are false, then it still doesn’t change the fact that Tennessee’s program has seen a level of decline on par with Florida State in recent seasons. The Volunteers did finish 8-5 in 2019 after a rocky start, but the program took a major step back in 2020 with a 3-7 season.

According to the Dan Patrick Show, Tennessee handed recruits money in McDonald’s bags during campus visits. This rumor gave Twitter some easy material to work with and of course college football fans came up with some funny reactions:

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt denied the rumor via Twitter.

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5-star OT Amarius Mims makes commitment to UGA football

Five-star offensive tackle recruit Amarius Mims has committed to the University of Georgia football program.

Five-star offensive tackle recruit Amarius Mims is one of the top players in the class of 2021. Now, Mims has committed to the University of Georgia. Matt Luke and Kirby Smart helped secure a commitment from the elite recruit.

Mims is six-foot-eight tall and weighs 315 pounds. He has an impressive size for an offensive tackle and has the frame to play in the NFL. He plays high school football at Bleckley County in Cochran, Georgia.

Georgia has now secured a commitment from the top tackle in the class of 2020 and 2021. Matt Luke and the University of Georgia would love to continue their offensive line recruiting dominance for years to come.

Mims chose UGA over Alabama, Oklahoma, FSU, Tennessee, and Auburn. He’s expected to compete for playing time right away at Georgia.

Kirby Smart has rejuvenated Georgia’s offensive front. Georgia is physical in the trenches on both sides of the ball and that will continue for years to come.

Amarius Mims and high school offensive line recruits have to be impressed with UGA’s offensive line in recent years. Two Georgia Bulldog offensive linemen (Isaiah Wilson and Andrew Thomas) were picked in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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5-star Georgia OT ready to make commitment

Five-star offensive tackle recruit Amarius Mims is ready to make his commitment. Will he pick UGA, Bama, or Tennessee?

Five-star offensive tackle recruit Amarius Mims released his top schools earlier in the year.  Mims is one of the top players in the class of 2021 and would be an excellent addition to Georgia’s recruiting class. Now, Mims is ready to make his commitment, which is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. today (Oct. 14).

Mims is six-foot-eight tall and weighs 315 pounds. He has an ideal size for an offensive tackle. The five-star plays high school football at Bleckley County and is from Cochran, Georgia.

Kirby Smart and the Dawgs would love for him to come to Athens. Georgia secured a commitment from the top tackle in the class of 2020. Matt Luke and the University of Georgia would love to continue their offensive line recruiting dominance.

Mims named his top six schools via his Twitter account:

Mims will decide between UGA, Alabama, Oklahoma, FSU, Tennessee and Auburn.

Will Mims join Georgia in the class of 2021? He’s projected to join the Dawgs at the moment. We’ll update you on his decision.

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Amway Coaches Poll released: Where’s Georgia, Alabama ahead Saturday’s showdown?

Where is Georgia and Bama ranked in this week’s Amway Coaches Poll ahead of the UGA vs Alabama 2020 football game?

The Amway Coaches Poll, powered by USA TODAY Sports, has been released after Week 3 of the SEC football season.

Next on the schedule for Georgia is Alabama. Following the weekend’s action, Georgia checks in at No. 3 while Alabama remains at No. 2.

That game is slotted for Saturday at 8 p.m. on CBS.

What an exciting day of college football we witnessed yesterday. Then-ranked No. 3 ranked Florida went down in thrilling fashion to Texas A&M, Alabama just got by Ole Miss, the Red River Shootout was a classic, Auburn stunk it up it a win over Arkansas…and Clemson demolished Miami in a top-ten battle.

SEC teams in the top-25 this week include: Alabama (2), Georgia (3), Florida (9), Texas A&M (11), Auburn (14), Tennessee (17).

LSU dropped out of the top-25.

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Monty Rice strips Guarantano and takes it to the house for a Georgia TD

Monty Rice strip sacks Guarantano and takes it to the house for a Georgia football TD.

Georgia linebacker Monty Rice strip sacks Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano and takes it to the house for a Georgia touchdown.

Rice has been the leader of Georgia’s impeccable defense and has extended the Dawgs’ lead to 44-21.  Georgia has not allowed Tennessee to score in the second half.

Man do I want to hear what Kirby Smart is telling these guys at halftime.

Watch Rice’s huge play here:

Scoop and score! Georgia defense does it again vs Tennessee

UGA’s defenses has absolutely incredible during this Georgia vs Tennessee game as Monty Rice scores for the Dawgs.

This game is OVER.

Georgia’s defense has been absolutely outstanding today, especially in the second half. Linebacker Monty Rice is the most recent to get in on the action, stripping Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano and recovering the fumble for a touchdown.

That’s Georgia’s third forced turnover of the day.

Watch here as Monty Rice makes it a 44-21 game.

 

DL Jalen Carter catches 1-yard TD pass, Dawgs up 37-21

Georgia football DL Jalen Carter gets his first reception as a Bulldog, taking home a 1-yard TD catch.

Touchdown big man!

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter lines up as a fullback and catches a 1-yard touchdown pass from Stetson Bennett, extending the Dawgs lead to 37-21.

A defensive lineman’s dream has come true for Carter as he catches his first pass and first touchdown in his collegiate career.

Watch Carter’s touchdown here:

Kearis Jackson reels in 21-yard TD pass from Stetson Bennett

Stetson Bennett connects with redshirt-sophomore WR Kearis Jackson for 21-yard TD. Georgia football leads Tennessee 30-21.

Redshirt-sophomore wide receiver Kearis Jackson finds a seam in the Tennessee defense and scores on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Stetson Bennett.

Jackson has led the Georgia receiving game so far this season.  He now has 3 receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown on the day.

Georgia leads Tennessee 30-21 heading into the fourth quarter.

Watch Jackson’s touchdown catch here: