Georgia Football 2024

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter against Florida, setting up Dwight Phillips’ first career touchdown, which put the Bulldogs up two scores. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter against Florida, setting up Dwight Phillips’ first career touchdown, which put the Bulldogs up two scores. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia survives scare against Gators

Georgia left Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville with a 34-20 win over rival Florida, but it didn’t come easy. Midway through the fourth quarter, the game was tied 20-20 before the No. 2 Bulldogs finally pulled away.
Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) was a force to be reckoned with, helping the Bulldog defense to hold Florida to 115 yards rushing this past Saturday. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) was a force to be reckoned with, helping the Bulldog defense to hold Florida to 115 yards rushing this past Saturday. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Bulldogs face elite Ole Miss offense

No. 2 Georgia (7-1, 5-1) will face another test at No. 16 Ole Miss (7-3, 3-2) this Saturday in Oxford. The Rebels are on a two-game win streak, and their offense is humming after scoring 63 points last week against Arkansas.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Eyes of Texas

It was a relatively short flight of an hour and 45 minutes home from Austin for the Georgia football team last Saturday night.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) accounted for all three Bulldog touchdowns in Austin. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) accounted for all three Bulldog touchdowns in Austin. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dawgs defeat No. 1 Texas with ‘intent’

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is known for his passionate pre-game speeches, and what he conveyed to his players before last Saturday’s game against No. 1 Texas clearly worked.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Resiliency is key to success

For those of you reading this, I’m still reeling off my trip to Austin after watching Georgia whoop Texas.First of all, if you ever get a chance to visit Austin, it’s a great place. There are plenty of places to eat and drink. There are also a lot of great comedy clubs and music venues.
Quarterback Carson Beck went for a career-high 459 yards but also threw two picks. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Quarterback Carson Beck went for a career-high 459 yards but also threw two picks. 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 defensive back Dan Jackson (17) during Georgia’s game against Mississippi State on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) during Georgia’s game against Mississippi State on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

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.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Dirty Dan makes most of opportunity

If you have spent time in Sanford Stadium lately, you have heard public address announcer Brooke Whitmire singing out Dirty Dan Jackson’s name quite often.Jackson is in his sixth season as a Bulldog defender in what is a classic example of “love of alma mater” getting priority the old-fashioned way.
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

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 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.