Category: UGA Football

UGA Football: Frierson Chats With Christopher Smith

By John Frierson
Staff Writer

Christopher Smith forever earned a place in Georgia football lore in the Bulldogs’ season-opening win over Clemson. His 74-yard interception return for a touchdown in Georgia’s 10-3 victory was the defensive duel’s only TD. It was also the senior from Atlanta’s first career interception.

Smith broke into the starting lineup midway through the 2020 season and has been making big plays ever since. As the top-ranked Bulldogs, who have already clinched the SEC East title and a spot in the SEC Championship Game, prepare to take on Missouri on Saturday, Smith talked about the interception, how the team is staying focused, his favorite Halloween candy, and much more.

Here’s some of what he had to say:

Frierson: Do people still come up to you and want to about the interception and touchdown against Clemson?

Smith: It’s died down a little bit since it first happened, when that was all I was hearing about. People still come up to me and talk about it, and I’m always happy to have a conversation about anything like that. It was a great play and it definitely helped propel our season, so it was great to be able to be a part of that.

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UGA Football: Dawgs in the NFL

Chiefs 20, Giants 17
    Deandre Baker, DB: Baker was on the Chiefs’ inactive list and did not suit up against his former team.
    Mecole Hardman, WR: Hardman had five catches for 63 yards and he made a fair catch on a punt for Kansas City.
    Lorenzo Carter, OLB: Carter was on New York’s inactive list with an ankle injury.
    Tae Crowder, ILB: Crowder registered seven tackles for the Giants.
    Azeez Ojulari, OLB: Ojulari picked up two tackles, including one for loss, for New York.
    J.R. Reed, DB: After being acquired by the Giants last week, Reed was on the inactive list.

    Rams 38, Texans 22
    Leonard Floyd, OLB: Floyd registered three tackles, including two sacks, for the Rams. He ranks ninth in the NFL with 6.5 sacks.
    Sony Michel, RB: Michel had nine carries for 42 yards and two catches for 14 yards for Los Angeles.
    Matthew Stafford, QB: Stafford went 21-of-32 for 305 yards and three touchdowns for the Rams. He stands second in the NFL in both passing yards (2,477) and touchdowns (22).
    Chris Conley, WR: Conley hauled in a 24-yard pass for the Texans.
    Jordan Jenkins, DE: Jenkins posted three tackles for Houston.

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UGA Football: Game Notes – Top Ranked Georgia Hosts Missouri

Game & Broadcast Info
  • Kickoff: Saturday, November 6 – 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium (92,746) | Athens, Ga.
  • 2021 Records: Georgia 8-0 (6-0 SEC), Missouri 4-4 (1-3 SEC)
  • History: Georgia vs. Missouri All-Time Series Results: UGA 9-1
  • Rankings: Georgia #1, Missouri NR
  • TV: ESPN – Joe Tessitore (PxP), Greg McElroy (analyst), Katie George (sideline)
  • Video Stream: ESPN+
  • Radio: WSB AM 750 – Bulldog Network | Affiliates | Scott Howard (PxP), Eric Zeier (Color), DJ Shockley (sideline)
  • Audio Stream: georgiadogs.com
  • Satellite: SiriusXM: 135/191/962
  • Web Stats: GameTracker
  • Twitter: #MIZvsUGA
  • ReBroadcast: SEC Network: TBA

 

Georgia 2021 Averages Missouri
37.9 Scoring Offense 34.8
6.6 Scoring Defense 36.0
+3 Turnover Margin +4
420.6 Total Offense 452.8
192.8 Rushing Offense 174.5
227.9 Passing Offense 278.3
6.0 Punt Returns 1.7
21.3 Kickoff Returns 19.9

Georgia Clinches Fourth SEC Eastern Division Title In Five Years

The Bulldogs clinched a spot in the 2021 SEC Championship Game with their 34-7 win over Florida and teamed with Kentucky’s 31-17 loss at Mississippi State over the weekend. Georgia tied the record for the earliest (Oct. 30) in league history to clinch, joining Auburn (2004) and Alabama (1993). This will mark the Bulldogs’ fourth trip to the SECCG in the last five years (2017-19) during Kirby Smart‘s sixth year as head coach. Georgia will make its ninth appearance in the SECCG where the Dogs are 3-5, winning titles in 2002, 2005 and 2017.

Dogs Atop The Polls

For the fourth straight week, Georgia is ranked No. 1 in the AP/Coaches polls. This marks the first time since the 2008 preseason that the Bulldogs have carried the top ranking in both polls. During the 1982 regular season, the Bulldogs were ranked No. 1 for five straight weeks.

The last time Georgia was No. 1 in the College Football Playoff poll was for two weeks during the 2017 season (Oct. 31, Nov. 7). The first 2021 CFP ranking will be released on Tuesday.

Georgia-Missouri Series History

The Bulldogs hold a 9-1 edge in the series history with Missouri. The first meeting came in the 1960 Orange Bowl in Miami, and the Bulldogs posted a 14-0 victory to cap a 10-1 season under coach Wallace Butts. The Bulldogs have faced the Tigers just 10 times because they did not play again until Missouri joined the SEC in 2012. That year, the Tigers played host to Georgia in their first-ever SEC contest.

1960: W, 14-0 (Miami, Fla.) 2015: W, 9-6 (Athens) 2019: W, 27-0 (Athens)
2012: W, 41-20 (Columbia, Mo.) 2016: W, 28-27 (Columbia) 2020: W, 49-14 (Columbia)
2013: L, 41-26 (Athens) 2017: W, 53-28 (Athens)
2014: W, 34-0 (Columbia) 2018: W, 43-29 (Columbia)

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UGA Football: Game Notes – No. 1 Georgia Takes On Florida In Jacksonville

Game & Broadcast Info
  • Kickoff: Saturday, October 30 – 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: TIAA Bank Field (82,917) | Jacksonville, Fla.
  • 2021 Records: Georgia 7-0 (5-0 SEC), Kentucky 4-3 (2-3 SEC)
  • History: Georgia vs. Florida All-Time Series Results: UGA 53-44-2
  • Rankings: Georgia #1, Florida NR
  • TV: CBS – Brad Nessler (PxP), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Video Stream: CBSSports.com
  • Radio: WSB AM 750 – Bulldog Network | Affiliates | Scott Howard (PxP), Eric Zeier (Color), DJ Shockley (sideline)
  • Audio Stream: georgiadogs.com
  • Satellite: SiriusXM: 81/81/81
  • Web Stats: GameTracker
  • Twitter: #UGAvsUF
  • ReBroadcast: SEC Network: TBA

 

Georgia 2021 Averages Florida
38.4 Scoring Offense 34.4
6.6 Scoring Defense 21.1
+3 Turnover Margin -7
430.1 Total Offense 501.7
237.4 Rushing Offense 254.3
192.7 Passing Offense 247.4
5.9 Punt Returns 8.5
19.7 Kickoff Returns 14.7

Dogs Atop The Polls

For the third straight week, Georgia is ranked No. 1 in the AP/Coaches polls. This marks the first time since the 2008 preseason that the Bulldogs have carried the top ranking in both polls. During the 1982 regular season, the Bulldogs were ranked No. 1 for five straight weeks. The last time Georgia was No. 1 in the College Football Playoff poll was for two weeks during the 2017 season (Oct. 31, Nov. 7). The first 2021 CFP ranking will be released on Nov. 2.

Series History Vs. Florida

This is the first time since 2017 that Georgia-Florida will not be a top-10 matchup. The Bulldogs went 2-1 in that stretch. In the all-time series, Georgia holds a 53-44-2 advantage including 46-42-1 in Jacksonville. The annual rivalry will stay in Jacksonville until at least 2023. Florida has the series 52-44-2 in favor of Georgia because it does not count the Dogs’ 52-0 victory in 1904 that was played in Macon. Bulldog coach Kirby Smart is 3-2 against the Gators.

Dominating Defense & Offense Delivering Points

Georgia leads the nation in Scoring Defense giving up just 6.6 points per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 38.4 points/game, which is ranked 13th nationally. Georgia is 4-0 versus ranked teams, including a pair of top-10 wins.

The defense has allowed just four touchdowns. The first came in the fourth quarter versus USC with the Bulldogs leading 40-6. The second came at No. 18 AU with Georgia leading 24-3. UAB’s touchdown came on a pick-six. Most recently, No. 11 Kentucky had two scores, including the final one with :04 left.

Georgia leads the SEC and ranks fifth nationally in Red Zone defense. Opponents have advanced to the Red Zone only 11 times this season resulting in three touchdowns, four field goals and four times coming away with no points.

Georgia opponents have scored just 46 points in 2021. That seven-game tally is the lowest since 1971 when the Bulldogs had allowed the same total through seven contests.

The Bulldogs lead the country in Total Defense, giving up just 208.4 yards/game. In their last game, the Bulldogs held No. 11 Kentucky to 243 yards, including just 51 on the ground. The Wildcats came in averaging 214 yards rushing, including the SEC rushing leader in Chris Rodriguez Jr., who was held to seven yards on seven carries.

On The Mend

The open date provided another week for numerous Bulldogs who have missed time this year to get healthier. QB JT Daniels has not played since the Vanderbilt game on Sept. 26. Defensive backs Christopher Smith (missed last game) and Ameer Speed (missed last two games), running back Kenny McIntosh (missed last game) and receivers Arian Smith (missed last five games), Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (missed the Arkansas/Auburn games, played sparingly versus Kentucky) and Jermaine Burton (missed the Auburn game, played sparingly versus Kentucky) have missed time while veteran receivers George Pickens and Dominick Blaylock have yet to play this year.

2020 Flashback

Georgia built an early 14-0 lead including Zamir White scampering 75 yards for a TD on the game’s first play from scrimmage. Then, the Gators used an aerial assault by Kyle Trask and a 24-point outburst in the second quarter to build a 38-21 advantage by halftime. Georgia was missing three defensive starters due to injury (NT Jordan Davis, DT Julian Rochester, S Richard LeCounte) and then starting FS Lewis Cine was ejected for targeting in the second quarter. Trask’s 474 passing yards ranked as the second most ever by a Bulldog opponent, trailing only Jared Lorenzen of Kentucky (528, 2000). Overall, Florida ran 80 plays and finished with 571 yards of total offense. The Gator running backs combined for 10 receptions and 212 receiving yards. The second half featured a Georgia score while Florida was limited to two field goals for a 44-28 final.

GA-FLA Hall Of Fame

Former Bulldog linebacker Thomas Davis (2002-04 UGA, 2005-20 NFL) and offensive lineman Jon Stinchcomb (1999-02 UGA, 2003-10 NFL) will be inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame during ceremonies and a luncheon on Friday as part of the Georgia-Florida Weekend.

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UGA Football: Game Notes – No. 1 Georgia Takes On Florida In Jacksonville

Game & Broadcast Info
  • Kickoff: Saturday, October 30 – 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: TIAA Bank Field (82,917) | Jacksonville, Fla.
  • 2021 Records: Georgia 7-0 (5-0 SEC), Kentucky 4-3 (2-3 SEC)
  • History: Georgia vs. Florida All-Time Series Results: UGA 53-44-2
  • Rankings: Georgia #1, Florida NR
  • TV: CBS – Brad Nessler (PxP), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Video Stream: CBSSports.com
  • Radio: WSB AM 750 – Bulldog Network | Affiliates | Scott Howard (PxP), Eric Zeier (Color), DJ Shockley (sideline)
  • Audio Stream: georgiadogs.com
  • Satellite: SiriusXM: 81/81/81
  • Web Stats: GameTracker
  • Twitter: #UGAvsUF
  • ReBroadcast: SEC Network: TBA

 

Georgia 2021 Averages Florida
38.4 Scoring Offense 34.4
6.6 Scoring Defense 21.1
+3 Turnover Margin -7
430.1 Total Offense 501.7
237.4 Rushing Offense 254.3
192.7 Passing Offense 247.4
5.9 Punt Returns 8.5
19.7 Kickoff Returns 14.7

Dogs Atop The Polls

For the third straight week, Georgia is ranked No. 1 in the AP/Coaches polls. This marks the first time since the 2008 preseason that the Bulldogs have carried the top ranking in both polls. During the 1982 regular season, the Bulldogs were ranked No. 1 for five straight weeks. The last time Georgia was No. 1 in the College Football Playoff poll was for two weeks during the 2017 season (Oct. 31, Nov. 7). The first 2021 CFP ranking will be released on Nov. 2.

Series History Vs. Florida

This is the first time since 2017 that Georgia-Florida will not be a top-10 matchup. The Bulldogs went 2-1 in that stretch. In the all-time series, Georgia holds a 53-44-2 advantage including 46-42-1 in Jacksonville. The annual rivalry will stay in Jacksonville until at least 2023. Florida has the series 52-44-2 in favor of Georgia because it does not count the Dogs’ 52-0 victory in 1904 that was played in Macon. Bulldog coach Kirby Smart is 3-2 against the Gators.

Dominating Defense & Offense Delivering Points

Georgia leads the nation in Scoring Defense giving up just 6.6 points per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 38.4 points/game, which is ranked 13th nationally. Georgia is 4-0 versus ranked teams, including a pair of top-10 wins.

The defense has allowed just four touchdowns. The first came in the fourth quarter versus USC with the Bulldogs leading 40-6. The second came at No. 18 AU with Georgia leading 24-3. UAB’s touchdown came on a pick-six. Most recently, No. 11 Kentucky had two scores, including the final one with :04 left.

Georgia leads the SEC and ranks fifth nationally in Red Zone defense. Opponents have advanced to the Red Zone only 11 times this season resulting in three touchdowns, four field goals and four times coming away with no points.

Georgia opponents have scored just 46 points in 2021. That seven-game tally is the lowest since 1971 when the Bulldogs had allowed the same total through seven contests.

The Bulldogs lead the country in Total Defense, giving up just 208.4 yards/game. In their last game, the Bulldogs held No. 11 Kentucky to 243 yards, including just 51 on the ground. The Wildcats came in averaging 214 yards rushing, including the SEC rushing leader in Chris Rodriguez Jr., who was held to seven yards on seven carries.

On The Mend

The open date provided another week for numerous Bulldogs who have missed time this year to get healthier. QB JT Daniels has not played since the Vanderbilt game on Sept. 26. Defensive backs Christopher Smith (missed last game) and Ameer Speed (missed last two games), running back Kenny McIntosh (missed last game) and receivers Arian Smith (missed last five games), Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (missed the Arkansas/Auburn games, played sparingly versus Kentucky) and Jermaine Burton (missed the Auburn game, played sparingly versus Kentucky) have missed time while veteran receivers George Pickens and Dominick Blaylock have yet to play this year.

2020 Flashback

Georgia built an early 14-0 lead including Zamir White scampering 75 yards for a TD on the game’s first play from scrimmage. Then, the Gators used an aerial assault by Kyle Trask and a 24-point outburst in the second quarter to build a 38-21 advantage by halftime. Georgia was missing three defensive starters due to injury (NT Jordan Davis, DT Julian Rochester, S Richard LeCounte) and then starting FS Lewis Cine was ejected for targeting in the second quarter. Trask’s 474 passing yards ranked as the second most ever by a Bulldog opponent, trailing only Jared Lorenzen of Kentucky (528, 2000). Overall, Florida ran 80 plays and finished with 571 yards of total offense. The Gator running backs combined for 10 receptions and 212 receiving yards. The second half featured a Georgia score while Florida was limited to two field goals for a 44-28 final.

GA-FLA Hall Of Fame

Former Bulldog linebacker Thomas Davis (2002-04 UGA, 2005-20 NFL) and offensive lineman Jon Stinchcomb (1999-02 UGA, 2003-10 NFL) will be inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame during ceremonies and a luncheon on Friday as part of the Georgia-Florida Weekend.

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UGA Sports: Georgia Athletics Launches Pilot Alcohol Sales Program for Basketball

ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia Athletic Association will launch a pilot alcohol sales program in Stegeman Coliseum for both men’s and women’s basketball this season.  The pilot program will allow UGAAA to monitor food and event operations with alcohol sales, while also bolstering the fan experience with expanded concessions offerings. Georgia will be the 11th Southeastern Conference school to sell alcohol at athletics venues.

A variety of domestic, import, craft and premium beer and seltzer will be available at designated concession stands throughout the Coliseum with strict attention to our Drinking Responsibly guidelines and fan management protocols. The pilot program will also include a focus on promoting the responsible sale, service, and consumption of alcohol.

Guidelines include:

  • Alcoholic beverages are only available to fans aged 21 and above.
  • Each transaction requires a valid government-issued ID.
  • Identification check is required at all points of sale.
  • Enforced limit of two beverages per transaction, per person.
  • Sales begin once gates open at Stegeman Coliseum, 1-hour before announced start time.
  • Sales end at designated times as determined by the SEC’s game management policy on alcohol sales, which indicate 12:00 media timeout in the 2nd half for men’s basketball and end of the 3rd quarter for women’s basketball.
  • All beverages will be served in cups.
  • Aramark, the official concessions partner of UGAAA, will manage all operations associated with the sale of alcohol at events.
  • Aramark employees will undergo extensive training through an in-house training program. All employees must be certified in an accredited alcohol service program (TEAM or TIPS).
  • Each event will have an alcohol compliance supervisor (Aramark standard) on site.

Safety and promoting responsible behavior are of the utmost importance and the top priority with this pilot program. Underage drinking is strictly prohibited, and no sales will be made to visibly intoxicated individuals.

Our Drinking Responsibly policies will be featured on our Men’s and Women’s basketball Gameday Central pages.  CLICK HERE for the Southeastern Conference’s alcohol policy.

UGA Football: Kirby Smart Talks Jordan Davis, JT Daniels, and Stetson Bennett at SEC Weekly Teleconference

University of Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart met with media on the Southeastern Conference’s weekly teleconference call while James Cook and Kearis Jackson offered post-practice comments.

Head Coach Kirby Smart
Opening Statement…
“We are excited to head down to Jacksonville, Fla. for our traditional rivalry in the Georgia-Florida game. Our kids are excited forward to the opportunity. They enjoy playing in this environment. It’s one of a kind in college football. Our guys are looking forward to the challenge of playing a really talented Florida football team.”

On Jordan Davis…
“He’s having a good season. He’s had some games where we’ve had leads and he hasn’t been able to play and have as much production as he would like to have, but he has been really active when he has played. He has been very productive in terms of the things we ask him to do when he has played. He hasn’t played a ton of snaps because of some of the games we have had. He’s a tough guy on the run. He’s hard to move. He’s athletic for his size.”

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