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FILE - Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker runs during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. The trio of Georgia defensive linemen projected as first-round selections in next month's NFL draft have highlighted the talent that enabled the Bulldogs to win the national championship. Now comes the challenge for coach Kirby Smart on Tuesday's opening day of spring practice: How does Georgia find replacements for Travon Walker, Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt? (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Georgia facing tough task of replacing NFL-bound D-linemen

By Charles Odum Mar. 15, 2022 03:03 PM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Georgia's Zamir White celebrates after running for a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Notebook: Alabama struggled to turn red zone trips into TDs

By Michael Marot Jan. 11, 2022 01:28 AM EST

Georgia's Nolan Smith celebrates with head coach Kirby Smart after the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. Georgia won 33-18. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:04 AM EST

Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) sacks Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff Orange Bowl game Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Analysis: Georgia can lean on defense -- history -- vs Tide

By Charles Odum Jan. 08, 2022 12:20 PM EST

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Georgia meet in Orange Bowl semifinal

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) scores a touchdown ahead of Georgia defensive back Latavious Brini (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bennett, No. 1 Georgia remain perfect, rout Tennessee 41-17

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2021 07:46 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Tre Turner (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Turner caught seven passes for a 187 yards and one score to lead Virginia Tech to a 26-17 win (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Georgia State at Georgia Southern 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Blue bloods chasing No. 2 Bearcats

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 18, 2021 03:53 AM EDT

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, left, talks with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart before the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky at Georgia 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) carries the ball as he splits Auburn safety Bydarrius Knighten (19) and linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
College Football Picks: No. 1 Dawgs face another 'big' game

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 13, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson scrambles out of the pocket before throwing a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Surprising No. 8 Hogs to challenge No. 2 Georgia's defense

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean celebrates after sacking Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Georgia defense bracing for 'way more physical' Razorbacks

By Charles Odum Sep. 28, 2021 12:18 PM EDT

Arkansas running back Trelon Smith (22) runs for a touchdown against Georgia Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
South Carolina at Georgia 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis, front, rolls out to pass as Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
SEC defenses flexing after 2020 championship game fireworks

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2021 10:45 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, in this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo. Olave was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team offense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 3 Clemson, No. 5 Georgia start with possible CFP preview

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 02:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. Swinney, the coach of No. 3 Clemson, faces No. 5 Georgia in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP, File)
No 3 Clemson kicks off Uiagalelei era vs No 5 Georgia

By Steve Reed Sep. 02, 2021 10:52 AM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is stopped short of the first down by Georgia linebackers Monty Rice (32) and Jermaine Johnson (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 3 Georgia dominates 2nd half, beats No. 14 Vols 44-21

By Paul Newberry Oct. 10, 2020 07:27 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