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Teammate’s death leaves Georgia player emotional at combine

Nolan Smith poured out his heart at the NFL’s annual scouting combine.

Todd Monken named Ravens' offensive coordinator after back-to-back championships with Georgia Bulldogs

The Baltimore Ravens announced the hiring of Todd Monken on Tuesday as the next offensive coordinator. Monken spent the last three seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Georgia’s Stetson Bennett arrested in Texas for public intoxication

Bennett was arrested Sunday after reportedly banging on doors in a community of townhomes near downtown Dallas.

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Excessive speed listed as cause of crash that killed Georgia football player Devin Willock after team won national title

Devin Willock was ejected from the vehicle in the crash that killed him and a recruiting staff member hours after the Bulldogs' championship celebration, police said.

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Brunswick native recovering from crash that killed UGA teammate, staffer hours after championship celebration

A Brunswick native and University of Georgia football player is recovering from a horrific car wreck that killed a teammate and UGA staffer this weekend.

University of Georgia football player and staff member killed in crash after championship celebration

Player Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy died early Sunday. Two others from the football program were injured, the university said.

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Georgia football player Devin Willock, staff member Chandler LeCroy killed in car crash

Georgia Bulldogs football player Devin Willock and staff member Chandler LeCroy were killed in a car crash in Georgia early Sunday morning.

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2023 NFL Draft odds: First overall pick lines, Bryce Young favorite

The countdown to the NFL Draft has begun! Find out who FOX Bet has at the top of its hypothetical odds board to get drafted No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Legendary broadcaster 'Mad Dog' Russo rails against Georgia's Stetson Bennett: 'He's not a kid'

Chris Russo is not fond of 25-year-old Stetson Bennett winning college football championships. On his SiriusXM program, Russo claimed Bennett's age gave him an unfair advantage.

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Kirby Smart on potential Georgia three-peat: ‘Comfortable does not win’

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart told reporters Tuesday that a third straight championship is "going to be much tougher" after winning back-to-back titles.

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UGA’s Stetson Bennett to work restaurant shift after winning National Championship

On Monday, Bennett led his team to score the most points ever in a national championship game, throwing for six touchdowns himself in the Bulldogs’ 65-7 win over the TCU Horned Frogs. Bennett had a tremendous season for the Dawgs, making it as a Heisman finalist.

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Gators Breakdown: Early look at the 2023 Florida Gators | Micah Mazzccua transfers to UF

The 2022 football season comes to a close with the rival Georgia Bulldogs winning back-to-back National Championships. With that, the page turns to the 2023 season and one that doesn’t look too promising for the Florida Gators.

Georgia's dominant CFP title win sends message: 'We run the sport now'

Joel Klatt explains how one play, which came late in the fourth quarter of Georgia's dominant win over TCU, sent a message to the college football world.

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Nick Saban says referees made a mistake by overturning targeting call in Georgia-Ohio State semifinal game

During the pregame show, Nick Saban said referees made a mistake when they reversed a targeting call after a Georgia defender hit Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr.

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Georgia, Michigan lead Joel Klatt's early 2023 Top 10 rankings

Joel Klatt released his early 2023 college football Top 10 rankings on Tuesday, highlighted by four SEC teams and three squads from the Big Ten.

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Dawgs for 3?: Georgia has chance to make football history

Kirby Smart didn't really want to discuss his Georgia Bulldogs' chances for a three-peat on the morning after they won their second straight College Football Playoff championship game.

Final 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' trailer dives into the Quantum Realm

A new trailer for "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" showcases much more of Kang's chaos as the titular heroes dive into the bizarre Quantum Realm.

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Georgia's Ladd McConkey praises Stetson Bennett after another national title: 'He shows up in the big moments'

Ladd McConkey, who scored two touchdowns in the 65-7 win over TCU to win back-to-back national championships, spoke about Stetson Bennett's leadership after the win.

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College football rankings: Our way-too-early Top 25 for 2023

Can Georgia run it back? Will Michigan take the next step? See what RJ Young thinks in his way-too-early 2023 Top 25 rankings.

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College Football Playoff National Championship: Fans, celebs react as Georgia routs TCU

Celebrity fans including Trae Young and former Georgia stars like Jordan Davis and Aaron Murray reacted to the Bulldogs' beatdown of TCU in the CFP National Championship.

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College football odds: Georgia opens as favorite to win 2023-24 CFP title

The Georgia Bulldogs are heavy favorites to once again win the college football national championship in 2023. Check out next season's early title odds.

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CFP National Championship highlights: Georgia dominates TCU, 65-7

No. 1 Georgia took down No. 3 TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship, 65-7. Here are the highlights!

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Georgia demolishes TCU, sets new CFP record to win back-to-back national championships

The Georgia Bulldogs rewrote the college football record books, totaling the most points ever scored in a national championship game in their 65-7 beatdown of TCU on Monday.

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College football odds: CFP title game lines, picks for Georgia-TCU

Here are the odds for the national title game between TCU and Georgia, with expert picks from Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Jason McIntyre.

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SoFi Stadium’s roof to shield Georgia vs. TCU game from majority of storm’s elements except this one flaw

As atmospheric rivers continue to bring relentless rain to California, the 2023 CFP National Championship game with the Georgia Bulldogs taking on the TCU Horned Frogs shouldn't be affected by the storms since SoFi Stadium has a roof – or so you would think.

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CFP championship game odds: Three reasons to bet on Georgia vs. TCU

Georgia opened as a huge favorite to win the title at FOX Bet, and Geoff Schwartz gives three reasons why he thinks the Bulldogs will roll Monday against TCU.

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CFP championship game odds: TCU vs. Georgia best bets

Can Georgia roll to its second straight national title, or can TCU shock the world? Sammy P gives his best bets for the 2023 College Football Playoff Championship Game.

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Georgia coach Mike White back to Gainesville to face Gators

Mike White knows it will be a bit strange going back to the Southeastern Conference school where he coached the last seven seasons.

CFP title game preview: Key matchups and storylines from Joel Klatt

The 2022 college football season comes to a close Monday, as No. 1 Georgia battles No. 3 TCU. Joel Klatt has the latest.

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TCU-Georgia College Football Playoff championship game betting trends

FOX Sports Research dissected historical betting trends for the CFP championship game. Check out how previous double-digit favorites have fared and more.

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TCU's fairy-tale run vs. the Georgia dynasty: A fitting end to an impeccable season

The season has given us Hollywood storylines and more unpredictable results than we know what to do with. TCU-Georgia is the perfect way to wrap it all up.

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College football odds: CFP title game early lines for Georgia-TCU

The College Football Playoff is down to the final two teams and here are the early odds from FOX Bet.

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Sports teams that hoisted championships in 2022

Not a single championship game disappointed in 2022, some of which were thrillers to the very end. Here are your champions of every major professional sports league as the year ends.

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Ohio State vs. Georgia best bet, odds and how to bet

Here's everything you need to know about Ohio State-Georgia, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Sam Panayotovich.

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Georgia's Bennett needs 2 wins for rare back-to-back titles

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett needs two College Football Playoff wins to achieve rare back-to-back national championships.

Former Georgia quarterback talks Stetson Bennett, Bulldogs CFP matchup with Ohio State

Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray spoke with Fox News Digital about the year Stetson Bennett has had and the Bulldogs matchup with Ohio State in the CFP semifinal.

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‘It’s just a dream come true’: Westside’s Jordan Hall signs with Georgia

Westside High School's Jordan Hall, the biggest remaining — both figuratively and literally — recruit on the local board signed with the Bulldogs on Thursday afternoon.

2022 Heisman Trophy Ceremony: Caleb Williams leads group of finalists

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 Heisman Trophy Ceremony, which takes place Saturday night in New York.

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Heisman Trophy finalists announced as Caleb Williams leads the pack

USC's Caleb Williams leads the Heisman Trophy finalists that were announced on Monday. Georgia's Stetson Bennett, TCU's Max Duggan and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud round out the bunch.

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College football odds: Georgia opens as favorite to win CFP title

The Georgia Bulldogs are heavy favorites to repeat as college football national champions in the latest odds to win it all at FOX Bet.

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No. 1 Georgia wins SEC title over No. 14 LSU in dominant fashion

The top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs took home the SEC championship against LSU and now turn their focus to winning their second straight national championship.

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Who would Georgia rather play in the CFP: USC or Ohio State?

Joel Klatt breaks down which matchup would be more favorable for Georgia in this year's CFP: USC or Ohio State.

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College football odds Week 14: How to bet LSU-Georgia

Here's everything you need to know about LSU-Georgia, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks.

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Penultimate College Football rankings released before conference championship weekend

A crazy Rivalry Week in college football shook up how the College Football Playoff rankings look heading into the conference championships.

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College football odds Week 12: How to bet Georgia-Kentucky

Here's everything you need to know about Georgia-Kentucky, from the point spread, moneyline and total Over/Under.

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CFP rankings: Top 5 remains the same, Oregon's loss shakes up 6-10 seeds

The top five remained the same in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, but Oregon's loss gave seeds 6 through 10 a bit of a shakeup.

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College football odds Week 11: How to bet Georgia-Mississippi State

Here's everything you need to know about Georgia-Mississippi State, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under insights from FOX Sports research team.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia is new No. 1

RJ Young is reacting live to the latest CFP rankings with a special episode of "The Number One College Football Show."

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RJ's Week 11 Top 25: Georgia moves to 1 & TCU moves up, Tennessee falls to 6 | Number One College Football Show

FOX Sports’ RJ Young shares his top 25 rankings after Week 10 of the College Football season. Following Georgia’s impressive win over Tennessee, RJ moved them up to number one and Tennessee fell to number six. RJ also moved Alabama down to 10 after their loss in overtime to LSU and Clemson moved out of the top 10 after they got blown out by Notre Dame. Then, RJ compares his rankings to the AP poll and predicts how the CFP Rankings will look when they are released on Tuesday night.

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College football rankings: Defending champion Georgia is the top Dawg again

An impressive win over Tennessee vaulted Georgia back to the top of RJ Young's college football rankings. Check out who else made his Top 25.

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College football Week 10 top plays: LSU stuns Alabama, Texas gets by K-State

Week 10 of the college football season is in full swing with Alabama, LSU, UCLA and more in action. Here are the top plays!

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No. 3 Georgia dominates No. 1 Tennessee; Hendon Hooker sacked six times

The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs outscored the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers 27-6 in the first three quarters and sacked Heisman Trophy candidate Hendon Hooker six times.

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College football Week 10 top plays: Alabama-LSU, Texas-Kansas State, more

Saturday kicked off with TCU rallying to beat Texas Tech. Here are the top plays from Week 10 of the college football season!

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College football Week 10 top plays: Georgia-Tennessee, Oklahoma State, more

Saturday kicked off with TCU rallying to beat Texas Tech. Here are the top plays from Week 10 of the college football season!

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College football odds Week 10: How to bet Tennessee-Georgia

Here's everything you need to know about Tennessee-Georgia, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Sam Panayotovich.

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Georgia-Tennessee sets record for highest regular season ticket prices

Saturday's matchup between Georgia and Tennessee might be the game of the year, and fans will have to pay more than ever to watch in person.

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Gators Breakdown: Georgia defeats Florida 42-20

Georgia opened up a big first half lead, that was just too much for Florida to overcome, en route to a 42-20 victory over the Gators.

Legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley dead at age 90

Vince Dooley guided Georgia for a quarter century and led the Bulldogs to a national championship by defeating Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl during the 1980 season.

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Richardson, underdog Florida get redemption shot at Georgia

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson's first collegiate start was far from memorable.

Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators vs Georgia Bulldogs 2022 Preview

There’s a big opportunity for the Florida Gators this week as there’s a chance to beat a rival, and the number one ranked, Georgia Bulldogs.

Gators Breakdown: Florida-Georgia with Ben Troupe | Kearney Commits | McClain decision looms

It’s a big week for Florida on and off the field. Saturday, the Gators take on the number one Georgia Bulldogs, but the celebrations have already started in recruiting as Florida has flipped OL Roderick Kearney from rival Florida State.

Georgia marks return to No. 1 with 55-0 rout of Vanderbilt

Stetson Bennett threw for 289 yards and two TDs as Georgia stamped its return to No. 1 with a 55-0 rout of Vanderbilt

UGa's Smart faces former assistant Lanning in season opener

When you build a powerhouse program, it’s inevitable that others will try to copy your success.

Florida AD says Georgia ‘seems committed’ to keeping game in Jacksonville

While Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has stated he wants the game in Athens, Florida AD Scott Stricklin says the Georgia administration has no plans to move the game.

Former Georgia star, NFL RB Lars Tate dies of cancer at 56

Former Georgia running back great Lars Tate has died at the age of 56.

Media predict Alabama will beat Georgia in SEC championship

Two-time defending conference champion Alabama was predicted to win a third consecutive Southeastern Conference title in voting at this week’s SEC Media Days.

Kirby Smart complains about Jacksonville location of Florida-Georgia game — again

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has been grumbling about the Florida-Georgia game being held in Jacksonville for years, and during Southeastern Conference Media Days this week, he renewed his calls for the annual rivalry game to be played on the universities’ campuses instead.

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No 2022 beer sales for University of Georgia football fans

The University of Georgia will not sell beer and alcohol to most football fans at Sanford Stadium again in 2022.

Florida-Georgia returning to 3:30 🕞 & more kickoff times announced

There are only 100 days until the first Florida football game of the 2022 season kicks off!

Dawg D seeks redemption vs Bama in national title game

The Georgia Bulldogs defense has a chance at redemption.

No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in College Football Playoff semifinal, advances to face No. 1 Alabama for title

No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in College Football Playoff semifinal, advances to face No. 1 Alabama for title.

Avoiding coronavirus part of quieter bowl week for CFP teams

For years, college coaches have worried about players partying too much ahead of big games.

Gators Breakdown: Gators need to fix turnovers, inconsistency, and perception

As the losses mount and the Florida sits at 4-4, Dan Mullen has stressed the importance of his team fixing turnovers and inconsistency this week in practice.

Gators Breakdown: Twitter Spaces Chat - Georgia 34 Florida 7 | Stars Matter

Gators Breakdown listeners sound off after Florida’s 34-7 loss to Georgia.

Gators Breakdown: Georgia 34 - Florida 7 Game Review

We all knew Florida had a tough task in facing the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs and their dominant defense. It didn’t matter who started at QB for Florida, the Georgia defense was just too much.

Florida, Georgia fans vie for bragging rights off the field in RV City contest

The competition goes beyond the football field on Florida-Georgia weekend. Bragging rights are up for grabs in tailgating and at RV City.

Gators Breakdown: Twitter Spaces Chat - Florida vs Georgia

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat ahead of Florida vs Georgia.

Gators Breakdown: Florida vs Georgia Preview - 2021

Florida travels to Jacksonville to take on the number one team in the country, the rival Georgia Bulldogs.

City Council votes to keep Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville through at least 2023

The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve a contract that would keep the annual Florida-Georgia football game in the River City through at least 2023.

Gators Breakdown: After bye week, ahead of UGA, no change at QB for Florida

After saying last week the plan was to use two QBs moving forward, Dan Mullen sticks to the same message before taking on the top ranked Georgia Bulldogs.

Jacksonville welcomes Florida-Georgia fans ahead of Saturday’s matchup

Kickoff for the Florida-Georgia game isn’t until Saturday, but hard-core fans already have been lining up around the stadium, getting ready for the parking lot known as RV City to open on Tuesday.

Gators Breakdown: Twitter Spaces Chat - Early Florida-Georgia Look

We’re hearing from David Waters and Gators Breakdown listeners for early talk ahead of Florida’s match up against Georgia.

Georgia’s quarterback situation set with JT Daniels with Mandarin’s Carson Beck developing

Georgia went from a program with very little quarterback talent to a program with a lot of quarterback talent. This year, the Bulldogs are heading into the season with arguably the most talented quarterback in the entire SEC, JT Daniels, and that should just tell you where their expectations are for this Bulldogs offense this fall. They're pretty high.

Jaguars draft ’21: Second day starts with CB Tyson Campbell

After using a pair of first-round draft choices on the offensive side of the ball, the Jaguars led off the second night of the draft with a focus on defense.

SEC will once again feature playmakers on offense, defense

Some of the non-quarterbacks to watch in the Southeastern Conference this upcoming college football season includes playmakers on both offense and defense.

Gators Breakdown: 2021 Defense Early Preview

Kaiir Elam during the Gators' game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Adler GarfieldTo say the 2020 Florida defense was a disappointment is an understatement. With that disappointment comes change on and off the field in the form of instant-impact transfers and new coaching hires. David Waters, Will Miles (Read and Reaction) and Nick Knudsen (American Football Stories, Read and Reaction) discuss the changes and issues for the Florida defense. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdownLISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Podcasts | Stitcher

Georgia’s Smart wary of COVID-19 results before Peach Bowl

“Thrill a minute,” Smart said dryly on Monday when asked about his team’s status with COVID-19 testing results. Georgia’s final regular-season game against Vanderbilt was canceled after the Commodores’ roster fell below minimum requirements due to COVID-19 problems. Smart wouldn’t say his team will be without any player due to COVID-19 testing. He said “we’re in a good place” with COVID-19 testing but said he’s also wary of changes before the game. Smart said his Bulldogs are facing three opponents: “Cincinnati, Cincinnati and COVID.”He said a season of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic has been stressful.

New report suggests less college football could kill 50,000 Florida jobs

A new report from Florida TaxWatch says the pandemic-hampered college football season paints a bleak picture for the economy. College football games generate billions for local economies and over $141 million in state and local tax revenue each year in Florida. Baltuch expects anywhere from 10 to 25 fewer college football games to be played in Florida this year due to a shortened season and possible COVID cancellations. Even a 1% drop in leisure and hospitality spending could put more than 5,000 Florida jobs at risk. You look at Florida State boosters.

Gators Breakdown: Georgia Game Preview 2020 with Chris Doering

Dan Mullen has brought the Florida program back to national relevances with only one step remaining… beat Georgia. David Waters is joined by, former Gators great WR and SEC Network analyst, Chris Doering to preview the big, top-10 matchup. Also, Robert Steltenpohl, hops on to dive even deeper to the game and gives a Georgia perspective. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdownLISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Play | Stitcher

Gators Breakdown: Florida in familiar situation heading into game vs Georgia

Florida-Georgia is always a big game no matter the circumstances, but the stakes have been higher in recent years. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to take a look at the stakes of this year’s game and what the Gators did on the field this past week to carry over into the game. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdownLISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Play | Stitcher

No. 4 Georgia to be reunited with popular Pittman in opener

Kirby Smart gives much credit to first-year Arkansas coach Sam Pittman for helping to make No. Smart and his Bulldogs will be reunited with Pittman when Georgia opens its pandemic-delayed season at Arkansas on Saturday. In four years as Georgia’s offensive line coach, including the 2019 season with the added title of associate head coach, Pittman was a key member of Smart’s staff. After Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman opted out of the season, Mathis is competing with JT Daniels, freshman Carson Beck and junior Stetson Bennett. Coach Pittman, he was my guy for two years.

Smart finds no QB clarity in No. 4 Georgias 2nd scrimmage

4 Georgia on Saturday provided no clarity to the quarterback competition that continues without a top contender. After Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman announced his decision to opt out on Wednesday, the competition took on a different look. Smart said another transfer, former Southern Cal starter, JT Daniels, and DWan Mathis worked with the first-team offense in the scrimmage. Nobody has really taken charge and taken over. I am under the assumption that that is going to happen, but that is not my decision, Smart said.

Georgia QB Newman opting out of season to prepare for draft

ATHENS, Ga. Jamie Newman, the Wake Forest transfer who was the projected starting quarterback for No. 4 Georgia, is opting out of the season to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft. Former walk-on Stetson Bennett, who was Jake Fromms top backup last season, freshman Carson Beck and DWan Mathis are the Bulldogs other quarterbacks. Newman announced in January he would transfer to Georgia for his final year of eligibility. In his statement, Newman thanked Smart for extending the offer for me to be a part of the University of Georgia football program.

No. 4 Georgia to lean on tough defense while finding new QB

The Georgia coach is working to rebuild his offense after the coronavirus pandemic wiped out spring practice. Smarts first two words to reporters following Saturdays scrimmage were Were behind.We have a long way to go, Smart said. The stout defense is expected to carry the team while the offense gains steam. Georgia lost its two leading rushers, DAndre Swift and Brian Herrien from last years team that finished 12-2. The Southeastern Conferences decision to play conference-only, 10-game schedules means the Bulldogs wont play state rival Georgia Tech.

Gators Breakdown: Lorenzo Lingard eligible | 2020 Opponent Whiparound - Part 2

One of the biggest areas for improvement for the Gators in 2020 is the running game and that position received some great news as transfer Lorenzo Lingard has been granted immediate eligibility from the NCAA. Join David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as they break down the running game with Lingard now on the depth chart. Also, David wraps up the 2020 opponent whiparound coverage with quick previews of Georgia, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Florida State. LISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Play | Stitcher

Cager finally living out dream as Georgia's go-to receiver

Lawrence Cager #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs scores a touchdown during a game against the Florida Gators on November 02, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)ATHENS, Ga. - Lawrence Cager is Georgia's leading receiver, just as he planned in high school. "That's what every receiver dreams of,'' Cager said Monday of his career-best game. Despite missing Georgia's win over Kentucky with shoulder and ribs injuries, Cager leads the Bulldogs with 26 catches for 377 yards and four touchdowns. "Some of those plays Cager got, they weren't featured Cager plays,'' Smart said Monday.

Georgia stuffs Florida, takes lead in SEC East

Georgia continued its recent hot streak against Florida going, dominating statistically and turning back the Gators 24-17 on Saturday at TIAA Bank Field. The win pushed the Bulldogs to 7-1 and 4-1 in the SEC and vaulted them to the top spot in the East. Trask played well for Florida, finishing 21 of 33 for 257 yards and scoring passes to Swain and Van Jefferson. The Bulldogs have beaten Florida three straight games in the streaky series, following a pattern. Florida won three straight from 2008-10; Georgia won the next three.

Georgia vs Florida an elimination game for SEC East, playoff

Jake Fromm of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes during a game against the Florida Gators in 2018. "We're playing for pretty much everything we want in our season in one game, so we approach it just like that," Georgia running back D'Andre Swift. Greenard, the team's best defensive player , played one series against LSU and missed the team's last game against South Carolina. The Bulldogs lead the SEC and rank fifth nationally in rushing defense, allowing a measly 85.7 yards a game. If you're Alabama and you're Tennessee, are you going to help Florida and Georgia out?

MONDAY HUDDLE: Is Georgia last big hurdle to Atlanta for Florida Gators?

Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs passes during a game against the Florida Gators in 2018. Opportunity knocking for Florida as Georgia showdown arrivesGet ready for cocktail week in Jacksonville, but Saturdays annual battle between Georgia and Florida will once again mean more than just an excuse for fans to have a good time. Florida enters 4-1 in league play, while Georgia is 3-1, but the schedule really lightens up for the Gators beyond Saturday. In other words, if Florida wins, Gator fans will likely be drinking cocktails all the way to Atlanta for the SEC championship game. Gierke, who has been the head coach at Orangewood Christian since 2011, is 300-112-1 in his 37-year coaching career.

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