Kirby Smart

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the shotgun formation, getting the offense set before a play against Alabama on Sept. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the shotgun formation, getting the offense set before a play against Alabama on Sept. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia ready for Alabama rematch in SEC title game

Georgia (11-1) and Alabama (10-2) will square off Saturday afternoon in the SEC Championship game.The Bulldogs clinched their trip to the conference title game on Friday when Texas upset Texas A&M.“Awesome opportunity for our guys.
Georgia edge rusher Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates after tackling Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King for a loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia edge rusher Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates after tackling Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King for a loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Defense leads Dawgs over Georgia Tech

Georgia has faced defensive struggles at times throughout this season, but the unit played its best game against in-state rival Georgia Tech in the regular-season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 28.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (right) joins Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on the field on the field after the Bulldogs defeated Georgia Tech last season. FILE PHOTO

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (right) joins Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on the field on the field after the Bulldogs defeated Georgia Tech last season. FILE PHOTO

Dawgs, Yellow Jackets to renew Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate

After last season’s eight-overtime game, which featured a large halftime deficit, No. 4 Georgia (10-1) and No. 15 Georgia Tech (9-2) will renew their annual rivalry, called “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate,” this Friday in Atlanta.
Georgia cornerback Demello Jones (15) totaled four tackles, including being credited with half a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against the Longhorns. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia cornerback Demello Jones (15) totaled four tackles, including being credited with half a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against the Longhorns. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia defense gets ‘down and dirty’ against Longhorns

Georgia delivered its best defensive performance of the season against Texas this past Saturday in a 35-10 win. The Longhorns struggled to get anything going offensively, as the Bulldogs’ defense was dominant.
Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) celebrates after hauling in a six-yard touchdown catch against Texas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) celebrates after hauling in a six-yard touchdown catch against Texas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

HORNS DOWN! Dawgs’ dominate 4th-quarter in win over Texas

Georgia put on a masterful display of domination Saturday night at home, especially in the fourth quarter of its 35-10 victory over Texas.The Bulldogs (9-1, 7-1), who led 14-10 going into the final quarter, performed better than the Longhorns when it mattered most.
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) rushed for a career-high 181 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown against Mississippi State on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) rushed for a career-high 181 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown against Mississippi State on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Dawgs maul Miss State with ‘total team effort’

In a battle of Bulldogs, No. 5 Georgia dominated Mississippi State in all three phases of the game.The visiting Bulldogs played well on offense, defense, and special teams to pull off a 41-21 win in Starkville.
Georgia’s defense will need the help of middle linebacker CJ Allen (3) to contain Mississippi State’s offensive attack. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia’s defense will need the help of middle linebacker CJ Allen (3) to contain Mississippi State’s offensive attack. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia preps for ‘hard to beat’ Mississippi State

After knocking off Florida last Saturday, No. 5 Georgia will face Mississippi State on the road this week.The Bulldogs of Starkville (5-4, 1-4) got their first conference win last week, defeating Arkansas 38-35 in a thriller.
Georgia’s Chauncey Bowens (33) led the team in rushing last week with 70 yards on nine attempts and a touchdown against Florida. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia’s Chauncey Bowens (33) led the team in rushing last week with 70 yards on nine attempts and a touchdown against Florida. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bowens sparks Dawgs’ win over Florida

Chauncey Bowens provided a spark for Georgia late in the fourth quarter against Florida last week.Bowens, who was once committed to play for the Gators but flipped to the Bulldogs, scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 36-yard run to help No.
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. COURTESY OF UF ATHLETICS

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. COURTESY OF UF ATHLETICS

Lagway could present problems for Dawgs

No. 5 Georgia (6-1, 4-1) and Florida (3-4, 2-2) will renew their rivalry this Saturday in Jacksonville.The Gators are led by quarterback DJ Lagway, who’s had some shaky performances this season. He’s completed 65.