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UMass interim coach handed a difficult challenge against No. 8 Georgia's defense
ATHENS, Ga (AP) — Massachusetts interim coach Shane Montgomery says he couldn't have asked for a more demanding first assignment after taking over for fired coach Don Brown earlier this week. Montgomery will continue to call plays as offensive coordinator when the Minutemen face...
No. 11 Georgia faces must-win against No. 6 Tennessee between the hedges
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Hardly what anyone expected from one of college football's powerhouse programs, a team that has been a perennial national championship contender during the Kirby Smart coaching era. No. 11 Georgia...
SEC This Week: No. 6 Tennessee at No. 11 Georgia latest league matchup with huge CFP implications
Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference. Game of the week No. 6 Tennessee at No. 11 Georgia, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) This one is the latest in what seems like a weekly potential elimination game for the SEC championship game and a...
NIL provides new artillery for recruiting wars in what Ole Miss coach Kiffin says is a flawed system
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — NIL money has added a new variable to the long-held practice of college coaches trying to flip recruits who have given verbal commitments to other schools. The NCAA rules providing college athletes the ability to earn revenue from their name, image and likeness...
Georgia coach Kirby Smart regrets calling player an 'idiot' for appearing to celebrate after loss
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday he went too far when he called backup safety Jake Pope an “idiot” for appearing to celebrate with Mississippi fans following the Bulldogs' loss to the Rebels last week. Pope issued an apology on Monday after a video of...
Georgia's Smart calls his backup safety an 'idiot' for appearing to celebrate loss to Ole Miss
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia backup safety Jake Pope issued an apology on Monday after a video of him appearing to celebrate following the Bulldogs' 28-10 loss at Mississippi on the field with Rebels fans drew sharp criticism from Georgia coach Kirby Smart. Pope said in an...
Woman asks that battery and assault charges be dropped against Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young
The woman who told police she was the ex-girlfriend of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has retracted statements which led to his arrest on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on Oct. 8. Young was suspended by Georgia coach Kirby Smart following his arrest by Athens-Clarke...
No. 2 Georgia visits No. 16 Ole Miss team that faces must-win situation for playoffs, SEC title
Lane Kiffin typically steers clear of talk about playoffs and championships. This week is an exception. There's no sugarcoating the situation facing Kiffin and No. 16 Mississipp i: They have to win out to keep those postseason hopes intact, starting Saturday with powerhouse No. 2...
Beck retains Smart's confidence as leader of No. 2 Georgia's offense despite interceptions
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A string of eight interceptions in No. 2 Georgia's last three games hasn't endangered Carson Beck's standing as the Bulldogs' starting quarterback. The Bulldogs (7-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) have overcome the turnovers to win four consecutive games as they...
Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck jumped into the stands wearing black eye paint smeared across his face and a wide smile. His three interceptions were a distant memory. All he cared about what celebrating another victory in the game he cherishes most. Beck threw for 309 yards...
