D'Wan Mathis
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) points skyward after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Temple at Cincinnati 10/8/2021

Oct. 08, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 17, 2021, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to his players before the team's spring NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Smart, the coach of No. 5 Georgia, faces No. 3 Clemson in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Settled at QB: No. 5 Georgia has its man in JT Daniels

By Paul Newberry Aug. 31, 2021 03:28 PM EDT

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

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

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels looks for a play call from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia finally has its QB, likely too late to salvage 2020

By Paul Newberry Nov. 23, 2020 05:32 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) reacts after a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
What a debut! Daniels' 401 yards, 4 TDs leads No. 13 Georgia

By Paul Newberry Nov. 21, 2020 11:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pauses during timeout against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia plays at Sanford Stadium for the first time in six weeks when it hosts Mississippi State Saturday night. Since its last home game, a 44-21 victory over Tennessee on Oct. 10, Georgia has taken double-digit losses to SEC powerhouses Alabama and Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 13 Georgia hosts Mississippi St with something to prove

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pauses during timeout against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia plays at Sanford Stadium for the first time in six weeks when it hosts Mississippi State Saturday night. Since its last home game, a 44-21 victory over Tennessee on Oct. 10, Georgia has taken double-digit losses to SEC powerhouses Alabama and Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 13 Georgia no longer controls fate, hosts Mississippi St

By Paul Newberry Nov. 19, 2020 12:56 PM EST

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

Florida running back Dameon Pierce (27) celebrates his two-yard touchdown run against Georgia with offensive lineman Brett Heggie (61) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida at Georgia 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 04:43 PM EST

Georgia running back Zamir White (3) celebrates with teammate George Pickens (1) as he scores a touchdown against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. No. 5 Georgia has had an off week to prepare for Saturday's game at Kentucky after being shut out in the second half of a 41-24 loss to No. 2 Alabama. With Stetson Bennett expected to retain the starting job at quarterback, the Bulldogs are relying on their running game led by Zamir White to get the offense moving again.(AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Run game could be key to Georgia's goal of boosting offense

By Charles Odum Oct. 27, 2020 02:21 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) dives past Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Smart stands by Dogs' Bennett after 3 interceptions in loss

By Charles Odum Oct. 20, 2020 03:38 PM EDT

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) celebrates after sacking Auburn quarterback Bo Nix during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Stetson Bennett, No. 4 Georgia romp past No. 7 Auburn 27-6

By Paul Newberry Oct. 03, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

Georgia students gather in the stands before Georgia's NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Auburn at Georgia 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 06:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, then-Southern California quarterback Jt Daniels scrambles with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UNLV in Los Angeles. 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/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Early showdown in SEC as No. 4 Georgia hosts No. 7 Auburn

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 04:38 PM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart leads the team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Another week of Bulldogs playing: Who's at quarterback?

By Paul Newberry Sep. 28, 2020 06:38 PM EDT

Texas defensive back Chris Brown and wide receiver Kai Money celebrate their win over Texas Tech after an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: LSU gets Air Raided; No. 3 OU upset

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 26, 2020 10:23 PM EDT

Georgia receiver Kearis Jackson (10) is brought down by Arkansas defender Jordan Silver (48) after a big gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Georgia at Arkansas 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 06:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 26, 2019, file photo, Georgia coach Kirby Smart is shown during an NCAA college football spring practice in Athens, Ga. Kirby Smart gives much credit to first-year Arkansas coach Sam Pittman for helping to make No. 4 Georgia an annual contender for the Southeastern Conference championship. Georgia opens its season at Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Pittman’s debut as the Razorbacks coach. Pittman was one of Smart’s top assistants as the Bulldogs’ offensive line coach for four seasons. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
No. 4 Georgia to be reunited with popular Pittman in opener

By Charles Odum Sep. 22, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal in Glendale, Ariz. When Fields got together with some of his teammates last Saturday to watch college football on TV, the mood was dark. “Distraught,” Fields said. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's eligible? Who's playing?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2020 01:49 AM EDT