Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart addressed the media on Monday, offering an injury update ahead of this week’s in-state rivalry matchup against Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs are coming off a dominant win over UMass, securing a spot in the SEC Championship Game following Alabama’s loss to Oklahoma. Georgia will face the winner of the Texas vs. Texas A&M game, set to take place this week.
However, before turning their attention to the postseason, Georgia must first contend with the Yellow Jackets in their final home game of the regular season. This year’s edition of the rivalry will be played on Friday, following Thanksgiving, a departure from the traditional Saturday slot.
During his weekly press conference, Smart provided an update on the health of several key players. Notably, defensive lineman Christen Miller sustained a shoulder injury against UMass and did not return to the game. Here is a breakdown of the injury report:
Georgia Football Injury Report:
- Christen Miller (shoulder): “He’s banged up. Didn’t do much yesterday, and we’re uncertain about his availability today. It wasn’t a typical Monday for him.”
- Trevor Etienne: “We’re hopeful to get him back.”
- Anthony Evans & Dillon Bell: “Both were able to practice yesterday. We’ll see if they’re available, but I’m hopeful.”
- Branson Robinson & Roderick Robinson: “Both have looked good in recent weeks. They’ve been running and reaching good speeds. We’re excited to ramp them up today and get them back to work.”
- Roderick Robinson (turf toe): “He’s progressing well.”
- Micah Morris (lower body): “Still working through his recovery.”
Smart’s updates signal positive progress for several injured players as the Bulldogs prepare for their rivalry showdown with Georgia Tech.