CHARLES ODUM
FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) pulls in a touchdown pass in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Baylor in New Orleans. Replacing Pickens has become Georgia's new top priority for the remainder of its spring practice. His right knee injury this week robs the Bulldogs of their top playmaking wide receiver. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Georgia facing difficult task of replacing injured Pickens

By Charles Odum Mar. 25, 2021 08:13 PM EDT
Georgia's new top priority for spring practice is finding a replacement for

FILE - Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) makes an interception that he returned for a touchdown against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Surtain used Alabama's first pro day on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, to show he deserves to be considered at the top of a very competitive class of draft picks. Surtain, rated as the top cornerback in the draft, posted unofficial times of 4.42 and 4.44 seconds in the 40-yard dash before NFL scouts and coaches at Alabama's indoor practice facility. (Gary Cosby Jr.//The Tuscaloosa News via AP, File)
Surtain shows off speed on Alabama's competitive pro day

By Charles Odum Mar. 23, 2021 03:57 PM EDT
Patrick Surtain II used Alabama's first of two pro days on Tuesday to show he

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to reporters during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, in this Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Former Gamecocks coach Muschamp lands at Georgia as analyst

By Charles Odum Feb. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EST
Former South Carolina coach Will Muschamp has accepted an off-field position at

Georgia place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) and offensive player of the game, holds the championship tropy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-21. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Podlesny's FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Jan. 01, 2021 04:14 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Jack Podlesny told Georgia coaches before Friday's Peach Bowl

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in Orlando, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11 Georgia is the best team Cincinnati has faced in his four seasons as head coach. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 6 Cincinnati an underdog in Peach against No. 11 Georgia

By Charles Odum Dec. 31, 2020 12:53 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Luke Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder runs for a touchdown against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder is known for his dual-threat skills. JT Daniels has used his arm strength to add balance to Georgia's attack.The two quarterbacks also boast impressive football intelligence, and that may be the biggest reason neither has lost a game as a starter this season as they prepare to meet in Friday's Peach Bowl.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Ridder, Daniels put winning streaks on line in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2020 04:53 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder is known for his dual-threat skills.

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pauses during timeout against Florida in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Kirby Smart says rising COVID-19 numbers have him concerned as the No. 11 Bulldogs prepare for Friday's Peach Bowl game against No. 6 Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Georgia's Smart wary of COVID-19 results before Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2020 04:00 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Rising COVID-19 numbers have Georgia coach Kirby Smart concerned

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels throws during the first half of an NCAA college football against Missouri game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 6 Cincinnati lands Peach Bowl date with No. 11 Georgia

By Charles Odum Dec. 20, 2020 06:00 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Coach Luke Fickell believes No. 6 Cincinnati has a lot on the

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against Alabama during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
QB Trask: Florida ran out of time in comeback against Tide

By Charles Odum Dec. 20, 2020 01:39 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Hearing the officials confirm time had run out on the Florida

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
SEC revamps December schedule to make up for postponed games

By Charles Odum Dec. 04, 2020 01:15 PM EST
The Southeastern Conference has announced a revamped schedule for Dec. 12 and

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) gets a fist-bump from Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz after warming up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 11 Georgia faces winless Vandy, Fuller in home finale

By Charles Odum Dec. 03, 2020 03:07 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Senior day is packed with uncertainty for No. 11 Georgia as

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren talks with quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) during the second half against Liberty in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Georgia Tech, NC State look to continue 2020 recoveries

By Charles Odum Dec. 03, 2020 09:25 AM EST
North Carolina State and Georgia Tech are proving it's possible to find

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, Georgia athletics director Greg McGarity speaks during a dedication ceremony for the university's new indoor athletic training facility in Athens, Ga. McGarity is retiring after 10 years leading Georgia's athletic department. The 66-year-old McGarity says his retirement will begin on December 31. (John Roark/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Georgia athletic director McGarity to retire at end of year

By Charles Odum Nov. 30, 2020 04:50 PM EST
Greg McGarity is retiring after 10 years as Georgia's athletic director.

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia quarterback D'Wan Mathis looks on from the bench after throwing an interception in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Jacksonville, Fla. Mathis, who opened the season as No. 11 Georgia's starter before losing his job, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Coach Kirby Smart confirmed the transfer decision by Mathis on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, as the Bulldogs opened practice for Saturday's visit from Vanderbilt. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Georgia's D'Wan Mathis to transfer after losing starting job

By Charles Odum Nov. 30, 2020 03:39 PM EST
Quarterback D’Wan Mathis, who opened the season as No. 11 Georgia’s starter,

Jeff Sims' 3 TD passes powers Georgia Tech past Duke, 56-33

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2020 11:06 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — After having to endure an unexpected four-week layoff, Jeff Sims

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins watches a Boston College point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Long waits finally end for Duke, Georgia Tech to play a game

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2020 10:52 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Duke and Georgia Tech never expected to be handed impromptu

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
No. 22 Auburn has chance to spoil No. 1 Tide's season again

By Charles Odum Nov. 26, 2020 04:00 AM EST
Here are things to watch in Week 10 in the Southeastern Conference:

North Carolina players enter Kenan Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
ACC could benefit from show of force behind 3 ranked teams

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2020 01:01 PM EST
There is a growing look of mediocrity in the middle of the Atlantic Coast

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept 19, 2020, file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) looks to pass against UCF during an NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Pitt's fierce pass rush will be a new test for Sims' ability to remain poised in the pocket on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Pitt's top-ranked pass rush to test Georgia Tech rookie Sims

By Charles Odum Nov. 12, 2020 12:28 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi says Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) gets up after he recovered his own fumble against Georgia during the first half of a NCAA college football, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Bennett could lose Georgia starting QB job even if healthy

By Charles Odum Nov. 09, 2020 04:40 PM EST
Quarterback Stetson Bennett's status as No. 12 Georgia's starter is uncertain