Georgia football just dropped its first official availability report for Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. game at Ole Miss, and hold up: Six key players are listed as questionable. This isn’t just a few bumps and bruises, folks, this is a significant chunk of the lineup potentially sidelined right when the Bulldogs need everyone clicking. The report, updated Wednesday, Nov. 4, lists eight players in total, but those six questionable names are what’s going to keep Kirby Smart up tonight.
Who’s Hurting and Who’s a Game-Time Call?
The list of questionable players hits pretty hard across the board. We’re talking about wide receiver Thomas Blackshear, who’s already missed three games battling a collarbone injury. Then there’s running back Chauncey Bowens, out with a lower body injury for three straight games since that win against Vanderbilt. Safety Tyriq Green, who’s been sidelined since way back on Sept. 12 after the Western Kentucky game, where he actually had kickoff return and interception return touchdowns, is also on the questionable list with a leg injury. Those are three guys who’ve been out a bit, and their return is definitely up in the air.
But wait, there’s more. We’ve got new injuries popping up too, and the nature of these are still undisclosed. Tight end Elyiss Williams, defensive tackle Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, and reserve linebacker AJ Kruah are all now questionable. That’s a lot of talent and depth potentially missing for a big road game. The only player officially listed as out is outside linebacker Amaris Williams with a knee injury, which just adds to the defensive woes.
The Expected Returns and Smart’s Quiet Confidence
It’s not all doom and gloom, though. There are some glimmers of hope on the report. Wide receiver Isiah Canion, the Georgia Tech transfer, is listed as probable with what Coach Kirby Smart called a “lower extremity injury.” The dude was seen warming up against Florida last Saturday with a big brace on his right leg, and he hasn’t actually played since the Arkansas game on Sept. 19. If he can go, that’s a much-needed boost for the receiving corps.
And here’s the kicker, the one piece of news that might make Bulldogs fans breathe a little easier: Preseason All-American cornerback Ellis Robinson isn’t on the report at all! He left the Florida win last Saturday with a knee injury, but not being listed means he’s expected to play. Coach Smart even said on Monday, “He looks good. I mean hopefully he’ll be good to go. We’ll find out more today.” That’s huge, because Robinson is tied for second on the Bulldogs with 2 interceptions and has racked up 15 tackles and 5 pass breakups this season. His presence in the secondary is absolutely critical.
So, what does this all mean for Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. showdown against Ole Miss? The Bulldogs are rolling into enemy territory with some serious question marks hanging over key positions. While Robinson’s expected return is massive, the depth at receiver, running back, and on the defensive line is going to be tested big time. Keep an eye on those daily SEC reports right up until 90 minutes before kickoff, because every single update is going to matter for this one!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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