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Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Read full article: Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a “passionate fanbase” that needs to use “better discretion” after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia.
SEC fines Texas $250,000, Longhorns apologize after fans throw trash on field against Georgia
Read full article: SEC fines Texas $250,000, Longhorns apologize after fans throw trash on field against GeorgiaTexas has apologized after fans littered the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call.
No. 2 Georgia is still the top dog in the SEC after convincing win over previously top-ranked Texas
Read full article: No. 2 Georgia is still the top dog in the SEC after convincing win over previously top-ranked TexasTexas and everyone else are finding that Georgia is still the top dog in the Southeastern Conference.
No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 1 Texas 30-15, with Etienne running for 3 TDs
Read full article: No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 1 Texas 30-15, with Etienne running for 3 TDsTrevor Etienne ran for three touchdowns, the first two set up by cornerback Daylen Everette’s takeaways, and fifth-ranked Georgia went on to beat Quinn Ewers and No. 1 Texas 30-15.
Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on field
Read full article: Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on fieldTexas has apologized after fans littered the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call.
Beck passes for 459 yards and 3 TDs as No. 5 Georgia holds off Van Buren, Mississippi State 41-31
Read full article: Beck passes for 459 yards and 3 TDs as No. 5 Georgia holds off Van Buren, Mississippi State 41-31Carson Beck passed for a career-high 459 yards with three touchdowns and No. 5 Georgia withstood Mississippi State’s second-half comeback bid for a 41-31 win.
Milroe-to-Williams TD connection helps No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34 in DeBoer's SEC opener
Read full article: Milroe-to-Williams TD connection helps No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34 in DeBoer's SEC openerRyan Williams caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe with 2:18 left and No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34 on Saturday night in a wild Southeastern Conference debut for Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer.
So far so good for DeBoer and No. 4 Alabama, but Georgia and other big tests await
Read full article: So far so good for DeBoer and No. 4 Alabama, but Georgia and other big tests awaitThe first few games of Kalen DeBoer’s tenure at Alabama have gone off well enough to appease even fans spoiled by 17 years of domination under his predecessor Nick Saban.
Branson Robinson runs for 3-yard go-ahead touchdown, top-ranked Georgia rallies past Kentucky 13-12
Read full article: Branson Robinson runs for 3-yard go-ahead touchdown, top-ranked Georgia rallies past Kentucky 13-12Branson Robinson rushed for a 3-yard, go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and top-ranked Georgia overcame a lethargic performance to rally past and then hold off Kentucky 13-12.
Beck throws 2 TD passes and No. 1 Georgia manhandles No. 14 Clemson 34-3
Read full article: Beck throws 2 TD passes and No. 1 Georgia manhandles No. 14 Clemson 34-3Carson Beck threw for 278 yards, including a pair of touchdowns, and No. 1 Georgia opened the season by stifling 14th-ranked Clemson 34-3.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest
Read full article: Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrestGeorgia has opened practice without wide receiver Rara Thomas, who has been dismissed from the team following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery.
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges
Read full article: Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery chargesGeorgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery, adding to the team’s recent legal woes.
Georgia grapples with driving violations as Smart says players are being fined from NIL payments
Read full article: Georgia grapples with driving violations as Smart says players are being fined from NIL paymentsGeorgia coach Kirby Smart says Bulldogs players who have been arrested or cited for driving violations have been disciplined with suspensions and fines through the collective that provides name, image and likeness payments to the school’s athletes.
Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested for reckless driving
Read full article: Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested for reckless drivingGeorgia starting linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested by Athens-Clarke County police on Wednesday night on charges of speeding and reckless driving, according to jail records.
Georgia's Kirby Smart becomes the nation's highest-paid college football coach at $13m annually
Read full article: Georgia's Kirby Smart becomes the nation's highest-paid college football coach at $13m annuallyGeorgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid coach in college football with an annual salary of $13 million.
No. 6 Georgia routs No. 4 Florida State 63-3 in Orange Bowl matchup of teams missing out on CFP
Read full article: No. 6 Georgia routs No. 4 Florida State 63-3 in Orange Bowl matchup of teams missing out on CFPCarson Beck passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns, backup QB Gunnar Stockton passed for two more scores and No. 6 Georgia routed previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl in a matchup of teams missing out on the College Football Playoff.
Kirby Smart says 'no question' Georgia belongs in College Football Playoff after loss to Alabama
Read full article: Kirby Smart says 'no question' Georgia belongs in College Football Playoff after loss to AlabamaGeorgia coach Kirby Smart challenged the College Football Playoff selection committee to believe what that see when judging his No. 1 Bulldogs following the end of their 29-game winning streak.
No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate
Read full article: No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fateAlabama is again top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff.
No. 1 Georgia bolstered by return of Bowers, Ratledge, McConkey from injuries
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia bolstered by return of Bowers, Ratledge, McConkey from injuriesGeorgia tight end Brock Bowers and right guard Tate Ratledge have returned from injuries to start for the No. 1 Bulldogs against No. 8 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East title
Read full article: Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East titleCarson Beck threw for 306 yards, Kendall Milton ran for 127 yards and Brock Bowers made a triumphant return for No. 1 Georgia, which punctuated its return to the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 52-17 rout of No. 10 Mississippi on Saturday night.
Stackhouse has key late pick as No. 1 Georgia holds off No. 14 Missouri, 30-21
Read full article: Stackhouse has key late pick as No. 1 Georgia holds off No. 14 Missouri, 30-21Defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse’s fourth-quarter interception helped protect No. 1 Georgia’s slim lead and the Bulldogs beat No. 14 Missouri 30-21 for their 26th consecutive win.
Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in 'Cocktail Party'Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and No. 1 Georgia dominated Florida 43-20 to extend its winning streak to 25.
AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 again
Read full article: AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 againGeorgia extended its streak of No. 1 rankings in The Associated Press college football poll to 19 straight weeks, the third best in the history of the rankings.
No. 1 Georgia loses Bowers early, scores 27 straight to beat Vandy 37-20
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia loses Bowers early, scores 27 straight to beat Vandy 37-20Carson Beck threw for 261 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score as top-ranked Georgia shook off both an early kickoff and losing star tight end Brock Bowers to a left foot injury before halftime in beating Vanderbilt 37-20 Saturday.
No. 1 Georgia loses tight end Brock Bowers to sprained left foot against Vandy
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia loses tight end Brock Bowers to sprained left foot against VandyPreseason All-American tight end Brock Bowers hurt his left foot midway through the second quarter Saturday against Vanderbilt.
AP Top 25: Georgia's hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter poll
Read full article: AP Top 25: Georgia's hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter pollGeorgia’s hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll loosened as the Bulldogs received a season-low 35 first-place votes out of possible 62.
Beck-to-Bowers combo rallies No. 1 Georgia to 27-20 win over Auburn
Read full article: Beck-to-Bowers combo rallies No. 1 Georgia to 27-20 win over AuburnWith Georgia’s No. 1 ranking and lengthy winning streak on the line, Brock Bowers caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Carson Beck in the final minutes of a 27-20 win over Auburn.
Georgia football staffer Jarvis Jones arrested for speeding, reckless driving
Read full article: Georgia football staffer Jarvis Jones arrested for speeding, reckless drivingFormer Georgia and NFL linebacker Jarvis Jones was arrested for speeding and reckless driving ahead of the Bulldogs’ season opener.
Smart names Beck the starting quarterback as No. 1 Georgia seeks 3rd straight title
Read full article: Smart names Beck the starting quarterback as No. 1 Georgia seeks 3rd straight titleCarson Beck will open the season as No. 1 Georgia’s starting quarterback as the Bulldogs begin their quest for a third straight national championship.
Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next
Read full article: Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State nextGeorgia begins its drive for an unprecedented college football championship three-peat as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press preseason Top 25.
Georgia's Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest threat to the Bulldogs' three-peat hopes
Read full article: Georgia's Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest threat to the Bulldogs' three-peat hopesKirby Smart says complacency is the biggest challenge his Georgia Bulldogs face while trying to add a third straight national football championship.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart still looking for way to slow down his players despite tragedy
Read full article: Georgia coach Kirby Smart still looking for way to slow down his players despite tragedyGeorgia coach Kirby Smart says he is still struggling to find a way to convince his Georgia players to slow down when driving, even after a player and employee were killed in a January crash that involved racing and speeding.
SEC puts emphasis on gambling after college sports roiled by multiple wagering scandals
Read full article: SEC puts emphasis on gambling after college sports roiled by multiple wagering scandalsA month highlighted by gambling-related firings and potential NCAA infractions in college sports motivated the Southeastern Conference to put extra emphasis on the issue at this week’s spring meetings.
SEC coaches' opinions on schedule debate range from overrated to undecided to ambivalence
Read full article: SEC coaches' opinions on schedule debate range from overrated to undecided to ambivalenceThe Southeastern Conference began four days of meetings on the Florida Gulf Coast for a second straight year, debating what to do with its football schedule.
Georgia's Smart says declining invitation for White House visit was not political
Read full article: Georgia's Smart says declining invitation for White House visit was not politicalGeorgia coach Kirby Smart insists there was no political motivation behind the decision for his national championship football team to decline an invitation to visit the White House in June.
Beck closes Georgia spring as QB leader, but not yet winner
Read full article: Beck closes Georgia spring as QB leader, but not yet winnerCarson Beck has ended Georgia's spring practice at the front of the line to replace Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships for the first time in school history.
Georgia's Smart insists he has not lost control of program
Read full article: Georgia's Smart insists he has not lost control of programGeorgia coach Kirby Smart insists he has not lost control of a program that has produced back-to-back national championships but has been rocked by offseason arrests and a car crash that claimed the lives of a player and a recruiting staffer.
UGa football player killed in wreck after title celebration
Read full article: UGa football player killed in wreck after title celebrationGeorgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship.
Dawgs for 3?: Georgia has chance to make football history
Read full article: Dawgs for 3?: Georgia has chance to make football historyKirby Smart didn't really want to discuss his Georgia Bulldogs' chances for a three-peat on the morning after they won their second straight College Football Playoff championship game.
No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive titleStetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores in the first half as No. 1 Georgia demolished No. 3 TCU 65-7 to become the first team to win consecutive College Football Playoff national championships.
No. 1 Georgia tries to launch dynasty against emboldened TCU
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia tries to launch dynasty against emboldened TCUNo. 1 Georgia could become the first school to repeat as major college football champions since Alabama a decade ago, and the first to go back-to-back in the nine-year history of the four-team playoff.
Stars matter? Georgia, TCU both excel in player development
Read full article: Stars matter? Georgia, TCU both excel in player developmentBased solely on the recruiting rankings, this national championship game between No. 1 Georgia and No. 3 TCU is the most lopsided in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff.
No. 1 Georgia rallies to beat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in semi
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia rallies to beat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in semiStetson Bennett capped No. 1 Georgia’s comeback from a two-touchdown, fourth-quarter deficit with a 10-yard, last-minute scoring pass to Adonai Mitchell in a 42-41 victory over No. 4 Ohio State for a shot at its second straight national title.
No. 1 Georgia tops Kentucky, goes unbeaten in SEC again
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia tops Kentucky, goes unbeaten in SEC againKenny McIntosh rushed for a career-best 143 yards, including a crucial 9-yard score late in the third quarter, and top-ranked Georgia withstood Kentucky’s fourth-quarter rally Saturday for a 16-6 win and its second consecutive unbeaten season in the Southeastern Conference.
No. 1 Georgia could be falling after 39-22 win over Kent St
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia could be falling after 39-22 win over Kent StBrock Bowers scored two more touchdowns and No. 1 Georgia survived a sloppy performance and surprisingly gritty effort from Kent State, holding off the Golden Flashes 39-22.
No. 2 Georgia's defense dominates in shutout of Samford
Read full article: No. 2 Georgia's defense dominates in shutout of SamfordStetson Bennett passed for 300 yards while throwing and running for touchdowns and No. 2 Georgia’s rebuilt defense delivered another dominant performance in the Bulldogs’ 33-0 win over Samford.
Georgia, Alabama coping with high expectations at top of SEC
Read full article: Georgia, Alabama coping with high expectations at top of SECLife at the top of the Southeastern Conference can be difficult, especially when anything short of a national championship in football is considered unsatisfactory.
Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama
Read full article: Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over BamaStetson Bennett delivered the biggest throws of his storybook career and Georgia’s defense sealed the sweetest victory in program history, vanquishing rival Alabama 33-18 to win the College Football Playoff title game.
CFP title game QBs: Former 5-star recruit vs. former walk-on
Read full article: CFP title game QBs: Former 5-star recruit vs. former walk-onThe national championship game quarterbacks are a former five-star recruit already with a Heisman Trophy and a former walk-on ending a long journey with his home state team.
Angry Dawgs: No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in CFP
Read full article: Angry Dawgs: No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in CFPStetson Bennett threw three touchdown passes, Nakobe Dean led an angry Georgia defense and the third-ranked Bulldogs returned to their dominant ways, beating No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in the Orange Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship.
AP source: Napier gets 7-year, $51.8M contract at Florida
Read full article: AP source: Napier gets 7-year, $51.8M contract at FloridaA person familiar with negotiations says new Florida coach Billy Napier agreed to a seven-year, $51.8 million contract that makes him the fifth-highest-paid coach in the Southeastern Conference.
In the SEC, defense reigns again with Georgia, Bama on top
Read full article: In the SEC, defense reigns again with Georgia, Bama on topAlabama coach Nick Saban and Georgia’s Kirby Smart continue to make their ability to field elite defenses a big part of their formula for maintaining consistently elite programs in the Southeastern Conference.
Bennett, No. 1 Georgia remain perfect, rout Tennessee 41-17
Read full article: Bennett, No. 1 Georgia remain perfect, rout Tennessee 41-17Stetson Bennett ran for a touchdown and threw for another as top-ranked Georgia remained perfect, wrapping up its Southeastern Conference schedule by routing Tennessee 41-17.