Game day central
Georgia (1-0) and Kirby Smart started a new era of Bulldogs football in spectacular fashion last week with a neutral-site win against North Carolina.
UGA looks to clobber Nicholls State at Sanford Stadium so that the team can point toward its Sept. 17 game at Missouri as healthy as possible. Our team of DawgNation beat writers is live blogging the game right here.
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Smart’s limited media access accomplishing nothing
Jeff SchultzATHENS — Jacob Eason hasn’t been allowed to speak to the media since signing day. Greyson Lambert hasn’t been allowed to speak publicly since last year’s bowl game. When Georgia’s offensive...
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Towers: Kirby Smart learns some lessons in victory as well
Chip TowersTOWERS’ TAKE ATHENS — There were a couple of things I liked about Saturday’s game, and they both happened after it was over. One was coach Kirby Smart standing up...
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Two big blocks that saved Georgia’s day
Seth EmersonATHENS – The poor Nicholls State player was almost there. Almost. He was about to try to grab Georgia’s Isaiah McKenzie, when the hit came: Georgia receiver Javon Wims clobbered...
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Georgia exposed by a team it should’ve handled easily
Jeff SchultzATHENS — They’re still Georgia. They’re still sooooo Georgia. Their ranking said ninth. Their performance said Liberty Bowl. You want to obsess over some dazzling freshman quarterback and cling to...
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Nicholls State coach, players praise Bulldogs
Andy JohnstonATHENS — Here’s what Nicholls State coaches and players said about Saturday’s 26-24 loss to UGA: Coach Tim Rebowe on Georgia’s Nick Chubb: “They’ve got some good backs in our league, but not to offend...
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Carter’s scoop and score provides spark
Andy JohnstonATHENS — Lorenzo Carter didn’t hesitate. He spied the ball on the green turf, so he scooped it up. When he looked around, only his teammates and the end zone...
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McKenzie shines before near costly mistakes
Andy JohnstonATHENS — Isaiah McKenzie had been able to showcase all of his skills. He had flashed his speed on a 66-yard touchdown catch and sprinted to the end zone. He...
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Watch: Kirby Smart’s post-game press conference after the slim Nicholls State win
Jeff SentellATHENS, Ga. — Kirby Smart wasn’t happy after a narrow 26-24 win against a Nicholls State team that won just three games last season. He didn’t like the way his...
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Instant Analysis: Bulldogs pushed to limit vs. Nicholls State
Chip TowersINSTANT ANALYSIS ATHENS — For the first time in the Kirby Smart era, some bloom came off his rose. The Georgia Bulldogs struggled mightily against Nicholls State, a supposedly over-matched...
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WATCH: Jacob Eason’s first touchdown pass at Sanford Stadium a thing of beauty
Connor RileyJacob Eason’s first touchdown pass in Sanford Stadium couldn’t have come at a better time. The freshman quarterback, who got his first career start on Saturday, hooked up with Isaiah...
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UPSET ALERT: Nicholls State keeping it close against No. 9 Georgia after impressive touchdown
Connor RileyGeorgia was expected to be a heavy favorite over Nicholls State. But midway through the third quarter, the Bulldogs are trailing to the FCS school. Nicholls State took a 14-13...
