When it comes to conference championship weekend, it doesn't get bigger than the matchup between Alabama and Georgia. The SEC powerhouses will meet with the conference title on the line for the third time in the history of the game...
5-Star CB Jaheim Singletary Commits to Georgia After Decommitting from Ohio State
Nov 22, 2021
After decommitting from Ohio State, Jaheim Singletary has decided he is going to play college football at Georgia.
In January, Singletary announced he was going to play in Columbus for the Buckeyes.
"Just the culture, the realness, the opportunity," Singletary told Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports about why he chose Ohio State. "The way they do their guys and put them in the league."
Seven months later, Singletary decided to reopen his recruitment by decommitting from Ohio State:
Singletary is widely regarded as one of the best players, regardless of position, in the 2022 recruiting class. The Jacksonville native is a 5-star prospect, No. 5 cornerback and 18th-ranked player overall, per 247Sports' composite rankings.
Andrew Ivins of 247Sports praised Singletary's size and ability to shut down one side of the field in his scouting report:
Has gotten more and more aggressive in press coverage over the years and is more than capable of getting a wide receiver off schedule. Relatively fluid hips allow him to mirror those same wideouts as they try to work their way down the field. Does a nice job of anticipating throws and timing his breaks. Will fight through hands at the catch point in hopes of making a play. Willing tackler that lunges at ball carriers and strikes them before wrapping up.
Singletary is already listed at 6'2" and 170 pounds. He recorded seven interceptions and six pass breakups in 10 games as a freshman at Riverside High School.
A cornerback with that size and athleticism is among the most valuable players in football at any level. Singletary has the potential to completely transform the Bulldogs defense as soon as he steps on campus.
Head coach Kirby Smart has had an excellent run with Georgia since 2016, including winning an SEC championship and reaching the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2017.
The biggest problem for Georgia under Smart's watch has been trying to figure out how to slow down Alabama. The Crimson Tide have won three straight games against their SEC rivals since 2017.
There's no shame in losing to Alabama—most teams do—but it is an indication that Smart and his staff still have work to do if they want to get the Bulldogs over the hump in the SEC.
Adding a dynamic talent to the secondary like Singletary, who can shut down the best receiver on the opposing team, will go a long way toward making Georgia a title contender.
Georgia LB Adam Anderson Being Investigated by Police for 2nd Rape Allegation
Nov 18, 2021
Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson (19) follows a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
A second rape allegation has been made against Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson, who was already suspended from the team indefinitely and under investigation by Athens, Georgia police after a 21-year-old woman said that the senior raped her on Oct. 29.
During Anderson's bond hearing Wednesday, a second woman said he raped her. Athens-Clarke County police told The Athletic's Seth Emerson that the investigation for the second allegation is in Oconee County.
Emerson also provided details from the incident report for the first allegation:
According to an incident report released by police on Nov. 4, a 21-year-old woman told police that she went to a residence sometime after midnight on Oct. 29 after having some drinks and awoke to Anderson penetrating her while she was lying in bed. She stated that the act was not consensual and she was able to leave the residence.
Anderson turned himself in to police last Wednesday, and he was being held at Athens-Clarke County Jail. The linebacker has denied the allegation, per his attorney Steve Sadow:
Adam is innocent of the charge brought against him and intends to vigorously defend himself in court. He will seek release on bond. Once again, Adam hopes and prays that the UGA community and the public keep an open mind and afford him the presumption of innocence that the law demands.
Sadow told Emerson that Anderson was released on a $25,000 bond. Anderson was initially arrested on a warrant, but police have not yet formally charged him.
Anderson is in his fourth season with the Bulldogs. He leads the team with five sacks.
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4-Star CB Prospect Julian Humphrey Flips Commitment from Florida to Georgia
Nov 12, 2021
ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of the Georgia Bulldog logo at the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on September 21, 2019 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Julian Humphrey, a four-star cornerback prospect from Houston, has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs after decommitting from Florida last month, according to ESPN's Tom VanHaaren.
Humphrey is the second player to commit to Georgia in as many days. He joins wide receiver Raymond Cottrell—another previous Gators commit—who made a pledge to the Bulldogs on Thursday.
Humphrey committed to Florida in May but decided to switch his committment after visiting Georgia and a few other schools, per VanHaaren. According to The Athletic, he was also considering LSU and Texas A&M.
Humphrey explained his decision during a live broadcast on CBS Sports HQ, per 247Sports:
“Georgia is DBU," he said. "I think they had (four) DBs drafted last year, that’s like a record. Once I seen that, that clicked instantly—they must be doing something different from all those other schools. I’m like OK, that’s something I would love to be part of for sure, be developed like those guys.”
Humphrey is rated as the No. 94 overall prospect and 12th cornerback prospect in the Class of 2022. National Recruiting Expert Chris Singletary provided the following scouting report, via 247Sports:
"Muscular player with a good broad shoulders. Along with a powerful build lower half you have an athlete with twitch and burst. With his long arms and wingspan his has added tools to his 6-foot-1 build that benefit him in both man and zone coverage. Possessing elite speed with verified track times you see that it is able to translate to the field in his playmaking ability. Good with eye placement in man coverage as well as the ability to stay in phase with the receiver. In zone coverage he shows his instincts to key and diagnose with leverage on the receiver in his area with solid route recognition. Willing tackler that is not afraid to make a play. Solid with ability to flip his hips, cod and transition out of his peddle to break on the ball. He has done a good job of trending upward from his junior year with being more consistent and added strength."
Singletary currently projects Humphrey will be a second- or third-round NFL draft pick. However, it's still early to speculate on his draft stock.
The Bulldogs' 2022 class is now ahead of Alabama for the top spot in the nation. With Humphrey committed, Georgia now has nine top-100 prospects in the 2022 class, per The Athletic. The school also has two five-star recruits in linebacker Malaki Starks and defensive lineman Mykel Williams.
It's unsurprising that Georgia continues to land the best prospects in football. The Bulldogs are ranked first in the AP Top 25 and are undefeated this season. Florida, meanwhile, is struggling at 4-5 and has the eighth-ranked 2022 prospect pool in the SEC, per ESPN.
Georgia's Adam Anderson Charged with Rape, Voluntarily Turns Himself in to Police
Nov 11, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Adam Anderson (19) during the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators on October 30, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Adam Anderson has been charged with rape by the Athens-Clarke County police department, per Seth Emerson of The Athletic.
His lawyer said in a statement that Anderson "voluntarily surrendered" on Wednesday and "is innocent of the charge brought against him and intends to vigorously defend himself in court."
Per Jake Rowe of 247Sports, a 21-year-old woman filed an incident report about two weeks ago, saying that Anderson raped her while she was asleep on Oct. 29. The woman told police she had a few drinks, fell asleep and when she woke up, Anderson was penetrating her. She said it was not consensual.
"We are aware of the report, and we don't comment on law enforcement matters, but I've been clear about the high standards we have for our student-athletes on and off the field," head coach Kirby Smart said last Thursday. "I will be working closely with our administration to ensure we cooperate fully with all law enforcement and campus protocols."
Anderson's lawyer, Steve Sadow, said last week that the woman's allegations were "unfounded and unsupported" and that she "apparently made inconsistent claims."
Sadow requested last week that Anderson be reinstated to the team.
"In the interest of justice and fairness, Adam hopes and prays the UGA community and the public keep an open mind and not prejudge him based on inconsistent, unsubstantiated and baseless accusations," he added.
The senior outside linebacker has registered 5.5 sacks and 32 tackles this season for the top-ranked Bulldogs.
Stetson Bennett, No. 1 Georgia Roll Past Missouri 43-6 to Stay Undefeated
Nov 6, 2021
ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 06: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs passes in the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Sanford Stadium on November 6, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs remained undefeated Saturday with a dominant 43-6 win over the Missouri Tigers at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
Mizzou starting quarterback Connor Bazelak missed the game with an undisclosed injury, leaving freshmen Tyler Macon and Brady Cook to split the snaps under center.
The swarming Georgia defense took advantage of that inexperience, holding the Tigers to 273 total yards.
Georgia also received solid play from quarterback Stetson Bennett, who threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and benefited from the Bulldogs rushing for 168 yards as a team.
The Bulldogs improved to 9-0 overall and 7-0 in the SEC with Saturday's win, while Missouri dropped to 4-5 overall and 1-4 in conference play.
Notable Stats
Stetson Bennett, QB, UGA: 13-of-19 for 255 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT
Brady Cook, QB, MIZZ: 14-of-19 for 78 YDS, 0 TD, 0 INT; 10 CAR for 32 YDS
James Cook, RB, UGA: 9 CAR for 41 YDS, 1 TD
Tyler Badie, RB, MIZZ: 9 CAR for 41 YDS; 5 REC for 10 YDS
That play extended the Georgia lead to 9-3 and also ensured that the Bulldogs offense would get the ball back immediately.
Jason Butt of UGASports.com expressed his belief that the safety was a better result than the touchdown:
The safety actually turned out better than a TD. Georgia gets 9 points instead of 7 before giving the ball back to Missouri. And the defense got a nice breather.
A Georgia touchdown on the ensuing drive extended the lead to 16-3, and then it was the defense that made a big play to ensure momentum remained on the Dawgs' side.
Georgia stopped Macon on a fourth-down rush attempt, giving the ball back to the offense once again:
The Bulldogs turned that into a field goal and then continued to pour it on and add to the lead as the game wore on.
Ultimately, the Bulldogs allowed just six points in the game, meaning they have allowed 13 or fewer points in every game this season.
Georgia played so well in every phase that it built a huge lead and allowed for JT Daniels to see some action at quarterback in the second half.
Defense will likely be the biggest factor in whether Georgia wins a national championship, but if Daniels plays his way back into the starting conversation at quarterback, he could help give head coach Kirby Smart a more explosive offense as well.
Missouri Run Defense Stout in Lopsided Loss
Little went right for Missouri in Saturday's loss, but one thing the Tigers can hang their hat on is their performance against the run.
With James Cook and Zamir White leading the way, the Bulldogs have enjoyed a great deal of success on the ground throughout the season.
That wasn't necessarily the case Saturday, though, as Mizzou held the Bulldogs to 168team rushing yards on 33 carries, which equated to a 5.1 yards-per-carry average.
Of that yardage, 37 came on a reverse run by wide receiver Kearis Jackson, which was more of a misdirection play than a traditional run.
Brandon Kiley of BK & Ferrario on 101 ESPN in St. Louis gave the Missouri defense props for stacking up the Georgia running game during the first half after struggling so mightily in that regard throughout the season:
Georgia has 9 carries for 21 yards. It’s okay to give credit. #Mizzou’s run defense has been hot garbage all year. It’s been outstanding through the first quarter today. https://t.co/KAgbsc3isb
KMOV's Brenden Schaeffer was also impressed after the Missouri defense stiffened and held Georgia to a field goal in the red zone during the second quarter:
I never expected to be so darn impressed by the Mizzou defensive front at this stage of a football game against Georgia, in Athens, in the year 2021. Great stand there.
Both White and Kenny McIntosh averaged less than 2.0 yards per carry in the game, which is no easy task given their talent and that of the Bulldogs offensive line.
By keeping Georgia's running game in check, it forced Bennett to make some plays in the passing game.
Bennett was largely up to the task and the Georgia defense kept Missouri from keeping things close on the scoreboard, but it was an encouraging performance for the Mizzou defense nonetheless.
If nothing else, other teams may try to take a page out of Missouri's book in hopes of Bennett being unable to be the driving force behind the Georgia offense late in the season.
What's Next?
Georgia will look to keep its perfect season rolling next Saturday when it goes on the road to face the Tennessee Volunteers.
Missouri will also be in action next Saturday when it attempts to bounce back in a home game against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Georgia LB Adam Anderson Reportedly Suspended Following Rape Allegation
Nov 4, 2021
Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson (19) follows a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
This story contains descriptions of an alleged sexual assault.
Athens Police are reportedly investigating Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Adam Anderson after a woman said he raped her.
Seth Emerson of The Athletic cited an incident report that was released by Athens (Georgia) police Thursday and reported there has not been an arrest in the ongoing investigation.
"According to the report, a woman told police that she went to a residence after having some drinks and awoke to the suspect penetrating her while she was lying in bed," Emerson wrote. "She stated that it was nonconsensual and that she was able to leave."
Mark Schlabach of ESPN reported the Bulldogs suspended Anderson indefinitely.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart provided a statement, per Emerson: "We don't comment on law enforcement matters, but I've been clear about the high standards we have for our student-athletes on and off the field. I will be working closely with our administration to ensure we cooperate fully with all law enforcement and campus protocols."
Anderson is one of the defensive leaders for the Bulldogs, who are No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings and face Missouri on Saturday.
No. 1 Georgia Rides Defensive Effort to Beat Florida 34-7 in SEC Rout
Oct 30, 2021
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scrambles for yardage in front of Florida safety Trey Dean III (0) and linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party was a success for Georgia, as the nation's No. 1 team defeated Florida 34-7 at TIAA Bank Field on Saturday to remain undefeated.
Georgia won its first seven games on the strength of a defense allowing just 6.6 points per contest. Head coach Kirby Smart stuck with Stetson Bennett as his starting quarterback this week, even though JT Daniels was finally healthy after missing the past three games with a lat injury.
The Gators came into this game looking to get back on track. They lost two of their last three games, including a 49-42 defeat at LSU two weeks ago. Anthony Richardson and Emory Jones combined to throw four interceptions in that game.
After a scoreless first quarter when it looked like Florida was going to put up a fight, things changed dramatically in the second quarter. Georgia scored three touchdowns in less than three minutes of game time to take a 24-0 lead into halftime.
Nakobe Dean capped off the scoring barrage with a 50-yard touchdown when he picked off Richardson.
The Bulldogs defense was all over Florida's quarterback duo of Richardson and Jones. They recorded only 194 yards and two interceptions on 34 combined attempts.
Saturday was the first time since Georgia's season opener against Clemson that it looked potentially vulnerable. Bennett threw his first interception in five games late in the second quarter with the team clinging to a 3-0 lead.
Unlike the Clemson game, though, the Bulldogs figured things out thanks in part to some sloppy play by Florida. Rashad Torrence II, who picked off Bennett's pass in the end zone, tried to bring it out and was tackled at the two-yard line.
Florida head coach Dan Mullen ran Richardson on back-to-back plays. The second one gained eight yards, but Nolan Smith forced a fumble and recovered the ball at Florida's 11-yard line.
James Cook scored Georgia's first touchdown on the first play after the turnover. Smith got in on the action again on Florida's ensuing possession when he picked off Richardson.
Bennett found Kearis Jackson for a 36-yard score on the next play from scrimmage to extend the lead to 17-0. Florida did put together a decent drive after getting the ball back, but it ended with Dean's 50-yard pick-six.
Georgia's offense was mostly quiet for the rest of the game after that. Its longest drive of the second half took nine plays and 55 yards, ending with a field goal.
But the Bulldogs defense continued to do what it has done all season. The Gators only averaged 4.8 yards per play in the game.
Georgia's D is ree-diculous. They have studs all over that front seven. In 8 games, they've allowed a total of 16 points in the first half. That's insane how dominant they've been. That's as many points as their defense has scored over that stretch.
There might be a game this year when the defense does get caught on its heels, but the remaining schedule in the regular season certainly sets up well for Georgia to have an easy path to the SEC Championship game.
The Bulldogs don't play another team that currently has a winning record. If this was a statement game, they made it loud and clear to the rest of the country that the road to the College Football Playoff starts in Athens.
Florida's Flaws Stand Out in Loss
Mullen and his staff are going to spend a lot of time over the next week trying to find answers for what has gone wrong during their two-game losing skid.
The most glaring issue has been turnovers at the quarterback position. Richardson and Emory Jones have done a terrible job of protecting the football against LSU and Georgia. The Gators have a total of seven turnovers in those games.
They came into Saturday with 13 turnovers this season, tied with four other teams for most in the nation.
Even when the offense was able to move the ball against Georgia, those drives would end without points until the game was well in hand. The Gators had two possessions end in a turnover on downs. Jace Christmann missed two field-goal attempts.
It's especially unfortunate the offense came up short in this game because Florida's defense did a good job under difficult circumstances. The unit forced three turnovers of its own. Bennett threw as many interceptions today as he did in the previous six games combined (two).
Pro: Florida’s finally forcing turnovers!
Con: They are likely have nearly zero impact on the final outcome!
Mullen is stuck between a rock and a hard place with his quarterbacks right now. Richardson now has as many touchdown passes as interceptions (five) after throwing two picks Saturday.
Jones didn't throw a pick for just the second game this season, but he entered Saturday tied for third in the nation with nine interceptions.
Unless Richardson or Jones is able to step up his game, Florida is going to struggle to get over the .500 mark.
What's Next?
Georgia will return home to host Missouri at Sanford Stadium next Saturday. Florida will take on South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium on the same day.
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Report: Georgia's Stetson Bennett to Start at QB vs. Florida over JT Daniels
Oct 29, 2021
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a pass against Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is sticking with the hot hand at quarterback for Saturday's SEC showdown against Florida.
Per Matt Zenitz of ON3.com, Stetson Bennett will remain under center even though JT Daniels is ready to return from a lat injury.
Daniels retained the starting job for the Bulldogs coming into this season after a strong finish in 2020. He started the final four games last year after Bennett suffered a shoulder injury against Florida.
The 21-year-old completed 76.1 percent of his attempts (54-of-71) for 567 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions in three games this season. He missed Georgia's second game against UAB with an oblique injury.
Daniels was removed early in the second quarter of Georgia's 62-0 victory over Vanderbilt after the team got out to a huge lead. He finished 9-of-10 for 129 yards and two touchdowns in that game.
Bennett has been terrific this season. The Georgia native is 45-of-64 for 841 yards with 10 touchdowns and zero interceptions in four starts.
Each of Bennett's last three starts have come against opponents that were ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 at the time of the game. Georgia defeated Arkansas, Auburn and Kentucky by a combined score of 101-23.
The top-ranked Bulldogs (7-0) have five games remaining in the regular season. They will play Saturday's game against Florida at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville.
