Kirby Smart

Sixth-year senior defensive back Dan Jackson is one of the leaders who will be counted on to improve the secondary. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Sixth-year senior defensive back Dan Jackson is one of the leaders who will be counted on to improve the secondary. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Bulldogs’ secondary needs better result against Texas

Defensively, Georgia endured a second-half meltdown last Saturday at home against Mississippi State and hopes to correct its issues this week in a top-10 showdown in Austin against No. 1 Texas.
Wide receiver Arian Smith has had a monster season, racking up 412 yards with an average of 17.9 yards per catch and three touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Wide receiver Arian Smith has had a monster season, racking up 412 yards with an average of 17.9 yards per catch and three touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Beck, Smith enjoy career days in Miss State win

Carson Beck and Arian Smith enjoyed career highs in Georgia’s 41-31 win over Mississippi State.Both played key roles on the offensive side of the ball for the No. 5 Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1 SEC).
Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Dan Jackson (17) chase down Auburn quarterback Peyton Thorne. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Dan Jackson (17) chase down Auburn quarterback Peyton Thorne. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia ready to ‘cut loose’ against Mississippi State

No. 5 Georgia (4-1, 2-1 SEC) will host Mississippi State (1-4, 0-2) on Saturday for a 4:15 p.m. kickoff.The Bulldogs of Starkville have struggled this season in head coach Jeff Lebby’s first season at the helm. However, they got a bye last Saturday to rest and prepare to face the Bulldogs of Athens.
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6), running back Trevor Etiennte (1) and wide receiver Colbie Young during Saturday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6), running back Trevor Etiennte (1) and wide receiver Colbie Young during Saturday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Trevor Etienne helps Georgia tame Tigers

Trevor Etienne helped spark Georgia’s offense on Saturday with a win over rival Auburn.The No. 5 Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 SEC) have struggled on that side of the ball, but Etienne racked up 124 yards of total offense and scored two touchdowns in a 31-13 victory over the Tigers (2-4, 0-3).
Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs over Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) on his way to the end zone, giving the Bulldogs a 34-33 lead. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs over Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) on his way to the end zone, giving the Bulldogs a 34-33 lead. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dawgs’ comeback falls just short in Tuscaloosa

TUSCALOOSA – With less than a minute left in Saturday’s top-10 matchup against Alabama, Georgia’s Carson Beck tossed an interception in the end zone, sealing a 41-34 win for the Crimson Tide.The Bulldogs quarterback wasn’t sharp at times against Alabama, turning the ball over four times in the loss.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (far right) and members of his coaching signal their players to attempt a two-point conversion following a touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (far right) and members of his coaching signal their players to attempt a two-point conversion following a touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs putting Bama loss in rearview, prepare for Auburn

After losing to Alabama, Georgia looks to rebound as it faces rival Auburn this week at home.The Bulldogs, now ranked No. 5 nationally, enter the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry with a 3-1 overall record and 1-1 mark in the SEC. The Tigers are 2-3 overall and 0-2 in conference play.
Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) recorded a sack on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4), a tackle for loss and three tackles in the 2023 SEC Championship game in Atlanta. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) recorded a sack on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4), a tackle for loss and three tackles in the 2023 SEC Championship game in Atlanta. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Georgia preps to face ‘Bama – and Milroe – again

No. 2 Georgia (3-0, 1-0 SEC) will face No. 4 Alabama (3-0) this Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.Last season, the Crimson Tide and dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe spoiled the Bulldogs’ plans at making the College Football Playoff with a 27-24 win in the 2023 SEC Championship game.
The defense kept Georgia in the game despite being short-handed. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) recorded two tackles for loss and a sack. oenel Aguero (8) recorded three solo tackles. CONOR DILLON/UGAAA

The defense kept Georgia in the game despite being short-handed. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) recorded two tackles for loss and a sack. oenel Aguero (8) recorded three solo tackles. CONOR DILLON/UGAAA

Smart ‘proud’ of Bulldogs in Lexington

Georgia left Kroger Field in Lexington this past Saturday with a win over Kentucky, but it wasn’t easy.The Bulldogs defeated the Wildcats 13-12 in their SEC opener and head into the bye week with a 3-0 record. However, after the close win, they’re now ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press poll.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck tied a program record by tossing five touchdowns against Tennessee Tech. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck tied a program record by tossing five touchdowns against Tennessee Tech. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Beck ties program TD record in win over Tennessee Tech

Carson Beck tied a program record by throwing five touchdown passes in a 48-3 victory at home on Saturday over Tennessee Tech. It was a career game for Beck as he became the eighth Bulldog quarterback to pass for five scores in a game.
Georgia inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during Georgia’s game against Kentucky on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during Georgia’s game against Kentucky on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Bulldogs to face familiar faces in Kentucky

Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) will see a few familiar faces this week in Lexington when it faces Kentucky (1-1, 0-1 SEC).Former Bulldog quarterback Brock Vandagriff and inside linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson play for the Wildcats, who are struggling early this year.