Georgia Football 2023

Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Orange Bowl and spring practice

Loran Smith
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Georgia football team, following another head-turning successful season, will have a few days to regroup and begin classes, then segue into winter workouts. Interestingly, it has always been that way, but for different reasons.
T. Michael Stone/Reporter

T. Michael Stone/Reporter

Stone: I got the beach ball bowl blues

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Dear Dawg Nation, I know you’re disappointed. But a trip to the Orange Bowl isn’t such a bad thing. Average temperatures in Miami this time of year range from a high of 76 degrees to a low of 65 degrees at night. So, get yourself a beach ball.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.(Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.(Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Smart insists Dawgs ‘excited’ about Orange Bowl

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
After being left out of the College Football Playoff, No. 6 Georgia is headed to the Orange Bowl to play No. 5 Florida State, which was snubbed after going undefeated and winning the ACC Title.
Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Milroe steers Alabama to SEC title win over Georgia

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe helped the No. 1 Crimson Tide knock off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in the SEC Championship game, snapping the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak Saturday. While his stat line wasn’t great, Milroe shined in the biggest moments, leading Alabama to the win.
Sophomore wide receiver Dillon Bell threw a touchdown pass, caught five passes for 90 yards and a score while also recording one rush against Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart looks on with a smile during Bell’s post-game interview. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Sophomore wide receiver Dillon Bell threw a touchdown pass, caught five passes for 90 yards and a score while also recording one rush against Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart looks on with a smile during Bell’s post-game interview. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Bell helps lead Bulldogs past Volunteers on Saturday

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Georgia’s Dillon Bell had himself a game against Tennessee in a 38-10 win on Saturday. Bell, a sophomore offensive weapon for the Bulldogs, completed one pass for an 18-yard touchdown. He also had a rush for four yards while adding five receptions for 90 yards and a score. “Great competitor.
Junior defensive back Javon Bullard recorded six tackles and a pass deflection in Georgia’s 38-10 win over Tennessee. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Junior defensive back Javon Bullard recorded six tackles and a pass deflection in Georgia’s 38-10 win over Tennessee. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia, Georgia Tech set to renew Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Georgia (11-0, 8-0) and in-state rival Georgia Tech (6-5, 3-2) will renew Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate this Saturday. The No. 1 Bulldogs are coming off a 38-10 dismantling of then-ranked No.
Senior running back Kendall Milton (2) had the breakout game of his career against Ole Miss in Athens, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

Senior running back Kendall Milton (2) had the breakout game of his career against Ole Miss in Athens, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

Milton, Bulldogs run away with win over No. 9 Ole Miss

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Georgia put on its best ground game performance of the season last Saturday against No. 9 Ole Miss. The No. 1 Bulldogs (10-0, 7-0 SEC) rushed for a season-high 300 yards and five touchdowns in a 52-17 win over the Rebels (8-2, 5-2). They also averaged a season-high 8.6 yards per rush as a team.
Running back Daijun Edwards (30) is congratulated by teammates after one of his rushing touchdowns. H e had two on the night. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

Running back Daijun Edwards (30) is congratulated by teammates after one of his rushing touchdowns. H e had two on the night. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

UGA seeks to maintain momentum at Tennessee

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Fresh off a dominant win last Saturday over Ole Miss, Georgia (10-0, 7-0 SEC) now prepares to face a third-straight ranked opponent, but this time it will be on the road at Tennessee (7-3, 3-3). The No. 21 Volunteers struggled last week, losing 36-7 to No.
Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) returns an interception in the fourth quarter during Georgia’s game against Missouri on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium Nov. 4 in Athens. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) returns an interception in the fourth quarter during Georgia’s game against Missouri on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium Nov. 4 in Athens. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs tame Tigers with late theatrics, take control of SEC East

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia (9-0, 6-0 SEC) survived a late scare by No. 12 Missouri (7-2, 3-2) this past Saturday. The Bulldogs made plays when they needed to come out on top over the Tigers, 30-21.
Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia, Ole Miss set to face off in top-10 matchup

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
No. 1 Georgia (9-0, 6-0 SEC) is set to host No. 12 Ole Miss (8-1, 6-1) this Saturday in Athens. The Bulldogs are currently one of the hottest teams in the nation, riding a 26-game winning streak. So, the Rebels will try to pull off an upset as they’re fighting for a spot in the four-team playoff.
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