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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart runs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt through a drill during team practice for the Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, December 28, 2019, in New Orleans. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 5 Georgia, No. 8 Baylor talk motivation for Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2019 04:13 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer figures that suffering

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young poses with the The 2019 Bronko Nagurski Award before the awards banquet in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Ohio State's Chase Young wins Nagurski Award

By Steve Reed Dec. 09, 2019 10:03 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ohio State defensive end Chase Young won the Bronko

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) works against LSU during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Heisman coronation? Burrow leads LSU past Georgia 37-10

By Paul Newberry Dec. 07, 2019 08:10 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Burrow collected a shiny award as the game's MVP.

Georgia tailback Brian Herrien scores while teammate Matt Landers and the official signal the touchdown for the early 10-0 lead over Georgia Tech during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Classic SEC match-up: LSU's offense vs. Georgia's defense

By Paul Newberry Dec. 06, 2019 01:34 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — LSU is perfectly comfortable in an offensive shootout, both

Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) celebrates with Georgia coach Kirby Smart after making an interception in the first half of a NCAA football game between Georgia and Missouri in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Junkyard Dawgs: No. 5 Georgia's stellar D a team effort

By Paul Newberry Nov. 11, 2019 06:03 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kirby Smart has coached some stellar defenses.

CORRECTS LOCATION TO ATHENS, INSTEAD OF ATLANTA - Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte goes up to intercept a Missouri pass intended for tight end Albert Okwuegbunam during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
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Florida running back Lamical Perine (2) is taken down by Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-17. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Missouri, No. 6 Georgia bring strong defenses into key game

By Charles Odum Nov. 08, 2019 10:10 AM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — When Southeastern Conference coaches gather and Georgia's

Georgia wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (8) celebrates with wide receiver George Pickens (1) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
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Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) breaks away from a Kentucky defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Swift runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 Georgia tops Kentucky 21-0

By Charles Odum Oct. 19, 2019 09:09 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — D'Andre Swift began the week asking Georgia coaches to get the

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp meet on the field before an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. Kirby Smart remembers a time he didn’t feel like he could call Georgia teammate Will Muschamp a good friend. After all, Smart was just starting his playing career in 1994 and Muschamp was a senior. Now they will continue their SEC coaching rivalry when Smart’s No. 3 Georgia team plays Muschamp’s South Carolina team on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
Smart, No. 3 Georgia look for 4th straight win over Muschamp

By Charles Odum Oct. 11, 2019 11:58 AM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kirby Smart remembers a time he didn't feel like he could call

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) makes a catch for a touchdown against Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 23-17. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 3 Georgia holds off No. 7 Notre Dame 23-17

By Paul Newberry Sep. 21, 2019 11:56 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — On a raucous Saturday night between the hedges, No. 3 Georgia held

Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
All-America Watch: Georgia's JR Reed relies on home lessons

By Paul Newberry Sep. 17, 2019 05:08 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — J.R. Reed plays for one of the nation's powerhouse programs, where

Cincinnati defensive back Coby Bryant, right, interferes with Ohio State receiver Austin Mack trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant was penalized on the play. Ohio State beat Cincinnati 42-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 7 Michigan escapes with 24-21 2OT win over Army

By The Associated Press Sep. 07, 2019 05:19 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jake Moody made a 43-yard field goal and No. 7 Michigan

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) looks to throw a pass during warm ups for an NCAA football preseason scrimmage in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Something new for Georgia: Road opener against SEC rival

By Paul Newberry Aug. 26, 2019 05:25 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Well, this is something different. For the first

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after a team photo prior to Alabama's fall camp fan-day college football scrimmage, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama is hardly immune to change, with an assemblage of new assistant coaches and the next wave of blue-chip prospects replacing the old ones. Two constants remain: coach Nick Saban and championship expectations. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Georgia leads SEC pack in hot pursuit of Alabama

By John Zenor Aug. 12, 2019 01:01 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is still king in the Southeastern Conference, if not

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Fisher embraces Texas A&M's tough schedule

Jul. 16, 2019 11:03 AM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on SEC media days (all times local): 4 p

Georgia players celebrate victory after defeating Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Georgia focused on team from Alabama _ Auburn, that is

By Paul Newberry Nov. 05, 2018 06:03 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs are firmly focused on a team from

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Georgia's Brenton Cox (1), David Marshall (51) and Michael Barnett (94) tackle Austin Peay running back Ahmaad Tanner (21) during an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Georgia's stifling defense will face its toughest challenge so far in trying to stop quarterback Drew Lock and the Missouri Tigers on Saturday. (Jenn Finch/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
No. 2 Georgia prepared for high-powered Missouri offense

By Charlie Clarke Sep. 21, 2018 06:48 AM EDT
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Georgia's defense has been so good this season it has some

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp meet on the field before an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina has made constant improvement since bottoming out at the end of the Steve Spurrier era. But lose to Georgia on a high stakes SEC opener for both teams and the Gamecocks will likely spend another season in the national shadows. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
No. 24 South Carolina eager for showdown with No. 3 Georgia

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 04, 2018 11:33 AM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley is excited