Category: UGA Football

UGA Football: Football Collects Flurry Of Finalists, Semifinalists For Awards

ATHENS, Ga. — Members from Georgia’s top-ranked football team were named finalists and semifinalists for a variety of national awards on Tuesday, according to an ESPN announcement.

The finalists have now been named for the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) honors presented at The Home Deport College Football Awards.  This year’s awards show will air on ESPN live on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET.  ESPN’s Rece Davis will host the two-hour special, joined by analysts Dusty Dvoracek and Desmond Howard, with reporter Jen Lada.

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UGA Football: Game Notes – No. 1 Georgia Renews Rivalry with Tech

Game & Broadcast Info
  • Kickoff: Saturday, November 27 – 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium (55,000) | Atlanta, Ga.
  • 2021 Records: Georgia 11-0 (8-0 SEC), Georgia Tech 3-8 (2-6 ACC)
  • History: Georgia vs. Georgia Tech All-Time Series Results: UGA 68-39-5
  • Rankings: Georgia #1, Georgia Tech NR
  • TV: ABC – Bob Wischusen (PxP), Dan Orlovsky (analyst), Kris Budden (sideline)
  • Video Stream: SECN+
  • 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: StatBroadcast
  • Twitter: #UGAvsGT
  • ReBroadcast: SEC Network: TBA

 

Georgia 2021 Averages Georgia Tech
40.3 Scoring Offense 26.2
7.5 Scoring Defense 32.5
+2 Turnover Margin -2
440.0 Total Offense 385.2
201.1 Rushing Offense 175.5
238.9 Passing Offense 209.7
10.2 Punt Returns 3.8
18.5 Kickoff Returns 20.9

Dogs Atop The Polls

For a school record seventh straight week, Georgia is the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP and Coaches polls. This seven-week stretch of being the unanimous No. 1 in the AP poll matches Alabama’s run during the 2018 season for the longest ever going back to 1936. Currently, Georgia is ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff poll. The fourth 2021 CFP ranking will be released on Tuesday. Georgia is 4-0 versus ranked teams, including a pair of top-10 wins. The Bulldogs are the only team in the nation with eight wins versus opponents that have a winning record.

Aiming For An Elite Finish

This is the first time since 1982 that the Bulldogs are 11-0. Georgia looks to become only the fourth team in school history to finish a regular season undefeated and untied with double-digit victories and then play for a national title (1946, 1980, 1982). Vince Dooley’s 1980 consensus national champions was the last Georgia squad to go 12-0 after defeating Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Incidentally, the school record for wins in a season is 13, and that’s been done twice (2002 under Mark Richt and 2017 under Kirby Smart).

Rivalry Rumblings
  • Georgia leads the series 68-39-5 and doesn’t count two Georgia Tech wins during WWII (1943-44) when the Yellow Jackets utilized players from a naval officer’s training program hosted on campus. The Bulldogs have won the past 10 meetings in Atlanta dating back to 2001 and the last three in a row in the series. The teams did not play in 2020 as the SEC played a 10-game league-only slate due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Since 1995, the winner of the Georgia-Georgia Tech game has been awarded the Governor’s Cup Trophy. Since then, the Bulldogs are 19-6 in that stretch.
  • The Georgia-Georgia Tech series is one of the nation’s oldest. There are only 13 other FBS rivalries that have been played more with Minnesota-Wisconsin at the top with 130 games and Georgia-Auburn tied for second now with 126. UW meets UM Saturday in Minneapolis, and the Badgers have a slight series lead at 62-60-8.
  • From 1917-24, Georgia and Georgia Tech did not play each other because of a dispute caused by a Georgia parade float that ridiculed Tech for playing football during World War I.
  • Georgia Tech’s 51-48 win in overtime in 1999 in Atlanta on ABC was the highest-scoring game in the series and featured 1,102 total yards of offense. In overtime, Georgia blocked the Yellow Jackets’ first field goal attempt on third down and the Jackets recovered it. Then, Luke Manget kicked a 38-yarder on the mulligan for the win.
  • In 1978, Georgia trailed 20-0 in the 2nd quarter when freshman Buck Belue came off the sideline and rallied the team to a 29-28 win, the biggest comeback in school history to that point.
  • Georgia closed out the 2002 regular season in Athens with a 51-7 thrashing of Georgia Tech on CBS. It was the most points ever for a Bulldog squad against the Yellow Jackets.
Dominating Defense & Offense Delivering Points

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UGA Football: Nakobe Dean Tabbed Butkus Award Finalist

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia junior linebacker Nakobe Dean has been named one of six finalists for the 2021 Butkus Award given to the nation’s best collegiate linebacker, according to an announcement by the Butkus Foundation.

Dean, a native of Horn Lake, Miss., is one of two finalists from the Southeastern Conference for the 37th awarding of the honor.  The winner will be announced on or before Dec. 7.

While Dean was a semifinalist for the collegiate award in 2020 and the winner of the high school Butkus Award in 2018, former Bulldog and current Tennessee Titan Monty Rice was a Butkus Award finalist in 2020.  In addition, former Bulldog and current Chicago Bear Roquan Smith won the 2017 collegiate Butkus Award.

Dean is the second-leading tackler for the No. 1 Bulldogs this season with 50 stops, including a team-leading seven tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks.  Starting all 11 games this season as the middle of Georgia’s top-ranked defense, he has also forced a fumble, has two interceptions, including a 50-yard pick-six versus Florida, and three pass break-ups.  Dean is also a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and Wuerffel Trophy and has been named to the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

The Bulldogs (11-0, 8-0 SEC) travel to Atlanta to take on Georgia Tech (3-8, 2-6 ACC) on Saturday.  ABC will televise the matchup at noon.

UGA Football: Davis, Seniors Have Their Day

By John Frierson
Staff Writer

Saturday began and ended with Jordan Davis, the larger-than-life Georgia football star whose size and talent are only exceeded by his heart, humanity and personality.

During the pregame Senior Day festivities on Dooley Field, when all 30 of Georgia’s seniors were recognized before the top-ranked Bulldogs’ 56-7 trouncing of Charleston Southern, the loudest roar came at the end, when big No. 99 was introduced.

For those of us who know just how much his time as a Bulldog has meant to Davis, it was a goosebump moment.

Later, when the 6-foot-6 and 340-pound nose tackle lined up in the backfield and scored on a 1-yard run for the game’s first touchdown, the goosebumps returned. Davis and fellow nose tackle Jalen Carter have been blockers in Georgia’s goal line “jumbo” package several times this season, but this time it was Davis’ chance to get in the end zone.

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UGA Football: Davis TD Highlights Bulldogs’ Senior Day Victory

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Charleston So. 4-6 , 3-4
56
 Georgia 11-0 , 8-0
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
Charleston So. 0 0 7 0 7
Georgia 28 21 7 0 56

Team Statistics

Team Statistics
Game Stats CSU UGA
Total Yards 126 483
Pass Yards 58 255
Rushing Yards 68 228
Penalty Yards 5-53 2-25
1st Downs 9 22
3rd Downs 3-20 6-13
4th Downs 0-1 1-2
TOP 31:56 28:04

ATHENS, Ga. — In its final home game of the season Saturday, the top-ranked Georgia football team improved to 11-0 by posting an easy 56-7 victory over Charleston Southern at Sanford Stadium.

The Bulldogs’ home finale featured a pregame sendoff of the team’s large group of seniors, including nose tackle Jordan Davis. A finalist for both the Outland and Bronko Nagurski trophies as one of the top linemen in the country, the 6-foot-6 and 340-pound Davis plunged into the end zone from the 1-yard line for Georgia’s first score of the game.

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UGA Football: No. 1 Georgia Postgame Notes vs. Charleston Southern

Going 11-0: With today’s 56-7 victory, top-ranked Georgia improves to 11-0 for the first time since 1982 when it finished the regular season 11-0. Also, the 1980 consensus national champion Bulldogs finished 11-0 during the regular season and then won the Sugar Bowl to cap a 12-0 run. The 1946 Bulldogs posted an 11-0 mark after going 10-0 in the regular season and then claiming the Sugar Bowl. There have been nine other teams to register at least 11 wins in a season in school history (1942; 1971; 2002; 2003; 2007; 2012; 2017; 2018 and 2019).

Georgia owns the nation’s longest active winning streak in the FBS as it improves to 15 games. This is tied for second longest in school history as the Bulldogs also won 15 straight contests from 1941-42 and 1979-81. The school record is 17 games set during a three-year stretch from 1945-47.

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UGA Football: Game Notes – Bulldogs Host Buccaneers in Non-Conference Contest

Game & Broadcast Info
  • Kickoff: Saturday, November 20 – 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium (92,746) | Athens, Ga.
  • 2021 Records: Georgia 10-0 (8-0 SEC), Charleston Southern 4-5 (3-4 Big South)
  • History: Georgia vs. Charleston Southern All-Time Series Results: UGA 1-0
  • Rankings: Georgia #1, Charleston Southern NR
  • TV: ESPN+ – Mike Morgan (PxP), Charles Arbuckle (analyst), Alex Chappell (sideline)
  • Video Stream: SECN+
  • Radio: WSB AM 750 – Bulldog Network | Affiliates | Scott Howard (PxP), Eric Zeier (Color), DJ Shockley (sideline)
  • Audio Stream: georgiadogs.com
  • Satellite: SiriusXM: 137/190/961
  • Web Stats: GameTracker
  • Twitter: #CHSOvsUGA
  • ReBroadcast: SEC Network: TBA

 

Georgia 2021 Averages Charleston Southern
38.7 Scoring Offense 26.4
7.6 Scoring Defense 25.6
+4 Turnover Margin +4
435.7 Total Offense 399.9
198.4 Rushing Offense 122.7
237.3 Passing Offense 277.2
7.1 Punt Returns 8.5
21.0 Kickoff Returns 20.4

Dogs Atop The Polls

For the sixth straight week, Georgia is the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP and Coaches polls. This matches the longest stretch at No. 1 since 1980. Currently, Georgia is ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff poll. Before this season, the last time Georgia was No. 1 in the CFP poll was for two weeks during the 2017 season (Oct. 31, Nov. 7). The third 2021 CFP ranking will be released on Tuesday. Georgia is 4-0 versus ranked teams, including a pair of top-10 wins.

Georgia-Charleston Southern Series History

The Bulldogs and Buccaneers have met only once and that came in 2014. Six different Georgia players scored as UGA topped Charleston Southern 55-9. Former Georgia receiver and current Houston Texan Chris Conley hauled in two touchdown passes from Hutson Mason and former Bulldog running back and current Cleveland Brown Nick Chubb had two scoring runs, including an 83-yard scamper. While the Buccaneers tallied 190 yards on the ground and won the turnover battle two to one, they only managed 21 through the air. Meanwhile, Georgia piled up 580 yards and was never forced to punt.

Dominating Defense & Offense Delivering Points

Georgia leads the nation in Scoring Defense giving up just 7.6 points per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 38.7 points per game, which is ranked 11th nationally.

The Bulldogs have only trailed four times this year. The first time was at No. 18 Auburn when the Tigers kicked a field goal in the first quarter. Georgia trailed in that game for 5:29. Following the Tigers’ score, the Bulldogs reeled off 24 straight points. The second instance happened in the first quarter against Missouri following a field goal. The Bulldogs trailed for 5:08 in that contest. Georgia then went on a 40-0 run. At UT, Georgia fell behind 7-0 in the first quarter for 2:33 before tying the game. The Volunteers reclaimed a 10-7 advantage later in the quarter and led for another 7:07. Georgia responded by scoring 34 unanswered points in an eventual 41-17 victory.

The defense has allowed just seven touchdowns while the unit has scored three touchdowns. The defense did not allow a touchdown until the third game of the season and that 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. No. 11 Kentucky had two scores, including the final one with :04 left. Florida scored with 2:49 left in the game with Georgia leading 27-0. UT managed a first quarter TD and built a 10-7 lead before Georgia stormed back. By the way, UAB’s touchdown came on a pick-six.

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UGA Football: Game Notes – Bulldogs Host Buccaneers in Non-Conference Contest

Game & Broadcast Info
  • Kickoff: Saturday, November 20 – 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium (92,746) | Athens, Ga.
  • 2021 Records: Georgia 10-0 (8-0 SEC), Charleston Southern 4-5 (3-4 Big South)
  • History: Georgia vs. Charleston Southern All-Time Series Results: UGA 1-0
  • Rankings: Georgia #1, Charleston Southern NR
  • TV: ESPN+ – Mike Morgan (PxP), Charles Arbuckle (analyst), Alex Chappell (sideline)
  • Video Stream: SECN+
  • Radio: WSB AM 750 – Bulldog Network | Affiliates | Scott Howard (PxP), Eric Zeier (Color), DJ Shockley (sideline)
  • Audio Stream: georgiadogs.com
  • Satellite: SiriusXM: 137/190/961
  • Web Stats: GameTracker
  • Twitter: #CHSOvsUGA
  • ReBroadcast: SEC Network: TBA

 

Georgia 2021 Averages Charleston Southern
38.7 Scoring Offense 26.4
7.6 Scoring Defense 25.6
+4 Turnover Margin +4
435.7 Total Offense 399.9
198.4 Rushing Offense 122.7
237.3 Passing Offense 277.2
7.1 Punt Returns 8.5
21.0 Kickoff Returns 20.4

Dogs Atop The Polls

For the sixth straight week, Georgia is the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP and Coaches polls. This matches the longest stretch at No. 1 since 1980. Currently, Georgia is ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff poll. Before this season, the last time Georgia was No. 1 in the CFP poll was for two weeks during the 2017 season (Oct. 31, Nov. 7). The third 2021 CFP ranking will be released on Tuesday. Georgia is 4-0 versus ranked teams, including a pair of top-10 wins.

Georgia-Charleston Southern Series History

The Bulldogs and Buccaneers have met only once and that came in 2014. Six different Georgia players scored as UGA topped Charleston Southern 55-9. Former Georgia receiver and current Houston Texan Chris Conley hauled in two touchdown passes from Hutson Mason and former Bulldog running back and current Cleveland Brown Nick Chubb had two scoring runs, including an 83-yard scamper. While the Buccaneers tallied 190 yards on the ground and won the turnover battle two to one, they only managed 21 through the air. Meanwhile, Georgia piled up 580 yards and was never forced to punt.

Dominating Defense & Offense Delivering Points

Georgia leads the nation in Scoring Defense giving up just 7.6 points per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 38.7 points per game, which is ranked 11th nationally.

The Bulldogs have only trailed four times this year. The first time was at No. 18 Auburn when the Tigers kicked a field goal in the first quarter. Georgia trailed in that game for 5:29. Following the Tigers’ score, the Bulldogs reeled off 24 straight points. The second instance happened in the first quarter against Missouri following a field goal. The Bulldogs trailed for 5:08 in that contest. Georgia then went on a 40-0 run. At UT, Georgia fell behind 7-0 in the first quarter for 2:33 before tying the game. The Volunteers reclaimed a 10-7 advantage later in the quarter and led for another 7:07. Georgia responded by scoring 34 unanswered points in an eventual 41-17 victory.

The defense has allowed just seven touchdowns while the unit has scored three touchdowns. The defense did not allow a touchdown until the third game of the season and that 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. No. 11 Kentucky had two scores, including the final one with :04 left. Florida scored with 2:49 left in the game with Georgia leading 27-0. UT managed a first quarter TD and built a 10-7 lead before Georgia stormed back. By the way, UAB’s touchdown came on a pick-six.

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