CHARLES ODUM
File-Wake Forest's Jamie Newman (12) throws a pass during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. Newman, the Wake Forest transfer who was the projected starting quarterback for No. 4 Georgia, is opting out of the 2020 season to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft. Newman announced his decision on his Twitter account on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. He said he made the decision to skip the season “after much prayer and discussion with my family.”(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Georgia QB Newman opting out of season to prepare for draft

By Charles Odum Sep. 02, 2020 05:38 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jamie Newman, the Wake Forest transfer who was projected to

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2019, file photo, then-Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman (12) looks to pass during an NCAA football game in Houston. Two transfers, Jamie Newman, from Wake Forest, and JT Daniels, from Southern Cal, are names to watch in Georgia’s five-player quarterback competition. Newman may be the favorite as practice started Monday because Daniels is still recovering from a knee injury at USC. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Georgia's first fall practice launches 5-way QB competition

By Charles Odum Aug. 17, 2020 02:34 PM EDT
Georgia's long-awaited return to practice is the opening to a five-way

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, the Mercedes-Benz stadium is shown prior to the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game between LSU and Oklahoma in Atlanta. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl president Gary Stokan is considering multiple contingency plans for three kickoff games planned in Atlanta, but there is one bottom line: If it's not safe for fans, the three games, Florida State-West Virginia, Georgia-Virginia and North Carolina-Auburn, won't be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Fans are key factor to save 3 kickoff games in Atlanta

By Charles Odum Jul. 23, 2020 01:28 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — There is no room for negotiation on one key point as Atlanta

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, Georgia coach Kirby Smart looks on during warm ups for an NCAA football preseason scrimmage in Athens, Ga. Georgia coach Kirby Smart says quarterback is the position most affected by spring practice being canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. It's bad timing for the Bulldogs, who would have used the spring as a time to have Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman and others compete to replace three-year starter Jake Fromm. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Georgia's search for new QB on hold with no spring practice

By Charles Odum Mar. 31, 2020 03:04 PM EDT
Georgia coach Kirby Smart says the cancellation of spring football across the

Georgia's Toumani Camara (10) is stoped by South Carolina forwards Maik Kotsar (21) and Keyshawn Bryant during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
South Carolina pulls away early, beats reeling Georgia 75-59

By Charles Odum Feb. 12, 2020 09:54 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — South Carolina credits its defense for its growing

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken watches a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. Todd Monken, the former offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is Kirby Smart's choice to lead Georgia's offense. Monken was named on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, to replace James Coley as the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator. Coley will remain on staff as assistant head coach.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Georgia's Smart hires Todd Monken as offensive coordinator

By Charles Odum Jan. 17, 2020 02:00 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Todd Monken, the former offensive coordinator for the

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays (77) runs a drill during an NCAA football practice in Athens, Ga. Georgia sophomore Cade Mays' attorney says the versatile offensive lineman plans to transfer and will have a strong case to be granted immediate eligibility in 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Mays transfers to Tennessee after his father sues Georgia

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2020 06:41 PM EST
Offensive lineman Cade Mays is leaving Georgia and returning to his hometown to

LSU Offensive Coordinator Steve Ensminger embracxes LSU long snapper Blake Ferguson (48) before the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game between LSU and Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. Ensminger's daughter-in-law, Carley McCord, died in a plane crash Saturday in Louisiana on the way to the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Under weight of family tragedy, LSU coach crafts big win

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2019 10:41 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Steve Ensminger wiped tears from his eyes after first walking

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) grins after greeting fans following an NCAA football game Saturday against Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was one of three players from LSU’s high-powered offense to earn unanimous first-team all-SEC honors when The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team was announced Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
LSU's Edwards-Helaire still mending, a no-show for media day

By Charles Odum Dec. 26, 2019 11:05 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire was a no-show at both the Peach Bowl media

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) grins after greeting fans following an NCAA football game Saturday against Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was one of three players from LSU’s high-powered offense to earn unanimous first-team all-SEC honors when The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team was announced Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
LSU could be forced into backup plan at RB against Sooners

By Charles Odum Dec. 24, 2019 02:16 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Steve Ensminger said this LSU offense is the one he waited 38

The Oklahoma Sooners football team arrived at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. The Oklahoma Sooners will face the LSU Tigers in the Chick-fil-a A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 28. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 1 LSU could be missing top rusher against No. 4 Sooners

By Charles Odum Dec. 23, 2019 05:46 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Top-ranked LSU's leading rusher Clyde Edwards-Helaire is off

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) sits on the sideline after leaving the game with an injury in the second half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia won 52-7. [Photo/Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald]/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Herrien, Simmons in SEC title game spotlight for No. 4 Dogs

By Charles Odum Dec. 04, 2019 02:28 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Tyler Simmons' role as the senior leader of No. 4 Georgia's

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
SEC contrast: LSU’s Burrow, Georgia’s Fromm strengths differ

By Charles Odum Dec. 02, 2019 05:12 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Joe Burrow and Jake Fromm bring contrasting strengths to

Georgia wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) is pushed out of bound after pulling in a pass from Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP
Injuries, ejection drain No. 4 Georgia for SEC title game

By Charles Odum Dec. 01, 2019 12:07 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Jake Fromm may be relying on some new starters around him when

Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins celebrates with fans after Georgia Tech defeated North Carolina State 28-26 in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Collins aims to end Georgia Tech’s home drought against Dogs

By Charles Odum Nov. 26, 2019 03:54 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins has delivered many well-rehearsed quotes about the

Georgia Tech quarterback James Graham runs during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 28-26. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech stops NC State’s late comeback for 28-26 win

By Charles Odum Nov. 21, 2019 11:36 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Only five days after being removed from Georgia Tech’s low point

Georgia Tech quarterback James Graham (4) scrambles as he looks for an open receiver in the first half of an NCAA football game against the Virginia Tech Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wolfpack visit Yellow Jackets in matchup of last-place teams

By Charles Odum Nov. 20, 2019 12:00 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins says his Georgia Tech players “are a resilient

Virginia Tech defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown as Georgia Tech tight end Tyler Davis (9) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Hooker helps Hokies rout Georgia Tech 45-0

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2019 06:44 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Giving outgoing longtime defensive coordinator Bud Foster a

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Hokies look to continue ACC surge against Yellow Jackets

By Charles Odum Nov. 15, 2019 12:00 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Virginia Tech’s offense is enjoying a second-half surge that has

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 6 Georgia rides tough defense to 27-0 win over Missouri

By Charles Odum Nov. 09, 2019 10:36 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's defense didn't settle for just beating Missouri.