Are Georgia and South Carolina set to play each other less frequently in the new SEC schedule?

Georgia and South Carolina have played every year since 1992, when the latter joined the SEC. Prior to that, the two frontier rivals roughly 160 miles apart had played nearly every year since 1958. So the natural assumption was, provided the new SEC schedule moved to nine games, that the Bulldogs and Gamecocks would match up as annual rivals. But that may not be the case. South Carolina Athletic Director Ray Tanner, in discussing the schedule Monday, first emphasized that the three annual contenders weren’t finalized: “We’ve talked about different…

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Under Nebraska’s Matt Rowley, will Eric Gilbert and Xavier Bates finally reach their potential?

LINCOLN, Nebraska — When he committed to LSU in October 2019 across Georgia, Alabama, Texas A&M and more, Eric Gilbert’s talent as a tight end placed him as the highest rated position in the modern era of hiring ratings. In the same class of 2020, wide receiver Xavier Bates earned four stars from Bellevue (Nep.) West and the highest rated nationally for a prospect from his home state in 12 years. He signed with Nebraska. Since then, they’ve combined to catch four touchdowns and miss two full seasons. It came…

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OPEN: Coach Kirby Smart proves Georgia is the best job in college football

LOS ANGELES – Kirby Smart is the answer to college football’s scariest hypothetical questions. What if Georgia got the right coach at the right time? It is quite clear that Georgia has overtaken Alabama as the sport’s standard bearer. In a legitimate rebuilding year after losing 15 NFL Draft draft picks and five first innings off defense, Georgia is just the third team in the College Football Playoff era to go 15-0. Kirby Smart has spent nearly a decade under the greatest athletic trainer of all time: Nick Saban. Now,…

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Georgia DT Jalen Carter, a top 5 draft prospect, announces for the 2023 NFL Draft

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter is set to enter the 2023 NFL Draft, he announced after Georgia thrashed 65-7 to TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Here’s what you need to know: Carter finished his career with the Bulldogs with six sacks, 81 tackles, and two forced fumbles. He recorded two solo tackles in Georgia’s victory over TCU in this year’s national championship game. the athleteDane Brugler rated Carter as the No. 3 prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft, behind Alabama’s Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. Listed…

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Georgia cornerback Kelly Ringo drafts for the 2023 NFL Draft

Kelly Ringo will participate in the 2023 NFL Draft, Georgia’s Kelly Ringo said, after the Bulldogs won their second straight national championship. Here’s what you need to know: Ringo finished his Bulldogs career with four interceptions and 63 solo tackles. Athletic Dane Brugler rates Carter as the #6 prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. Ringo was a five-star candidate coming out of high school and the nation’s top linebacker as a member of the 2020 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite. the background Ringo missed his 2020 season after…

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Back-to-back home champions Georgia open as CFP title of the year in 2024

Georgia just won its second straight national title, but the Bulldogs are already favored to win their third straight title. Georgia +300 to win the national title next year according to BetMGM. Two other powerful programs are behind the favorite Bulldogs program. Ohio State at +600 and Alabama and USC at +700. Michigan follows at +1,000. College football has been known for the same programs that compete for the national title every year. That three of the four participants from this season’s College Football playoff are in the top five…

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The Pulse: A memorable playoff game that can win the NFL and New Year’s resolutions

Start each morning with The Pulse in your inbox. Register here. good morning! It’s never too late to consider some resolutions, really. match mess The greatest day in CFP history The biggest blow to the College Football Playoff was the lack of competitive games in the semifinals. within eight hours, That narrative was turned upside down yesterday. TCU’s underdog status will not change on January 9 in the title game. per bet Georgia opened as the game favorite at 13.5 points. wow. Speaking of fireworks, Ohio State missed the game-winning…

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Schultz: Did the Braves really want Dansby Swanson, why is Ohio State dangerous?

It’s the week of the college football playoffs, and I understand that most of the sports conversation this week will focus on whether Georgia can be the first program in a decade to repeat as champion and whether there’s still a way for Alabama to slip into the postseason from behind. The door through the inverted Christmas gate (no). But last week’s interview with Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos following Dansby Swanson’s departure from the Braves sparked a lot of discussion, so the latest edition of Between The Lines seemed…

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Former Mississippi State WR RaRa Thomas is committed to Georgia

ATHENS, GA — Georgia dived into the transfer gate for the first time in two years, securing RaRa Thomas, who has been Mississippi State’s best receiver this season. Here’s what you need to know: Thomas, a sophomore this season, will get two more years of eligibility at Georgia. He attended high school in Eufaula, Ala., near the border with Georgia and was a three-star recruit in the class of 2021. Thomas led Mississippi State with 626 yards and seven catches for a touchdown and was second on the team with…

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College signing day winners, losers: Oregon shines, Notre Dame falters

The first day of the early college football draft signing period came and went on a Wednesday. As always, there was a fair share of drama. While there are still some dominoes to fall in the remaining two days of this window, let’s take a look at some of the winners and losers as of Wednesday. winners Oregon There is no greater Signature Day winner than Oregon State. And the strikes may still be coming. Oregon State fans are still dreaming of landing five-star running back David Hicks from Katie…

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