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Howell's interception-filled season continues with two more in Washington's loss to San Francisco
Read full article: Howell's interception-filled season continues with two more in Washington's loss to San FranciscoSam Howell threw two more interceptions in the Washington Commanders' 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Ravens' NFL-record preseason winning streak ends at 24 with a loss to the Commanders
Read full article: Ravens' NFL-record preseason winning streak ends at 24 with a loss to the CommandersThe Baltimore Ravens’ NFL-record preseason winning streak ended at 24 with a loss to the Washington Commanders.
Hurts keeps Eagles in playoff race in 34-10 win over Giants
Read full article: Hurts keeps Eagles in playoff race in 34-10 win over GiantsJalen Hurts threw a touchdown to lineman Lane Johnson, linebacker Alex Singleton returned an interception for a score and the Philadelphia Eagles continued their late-season playoff push with a 34-10 win over the New York Giants.
Jake Fromm leads Bills in 16-15 comeback victory over Lions
Read full article: Jake Fromm leads Bills in 16-15 comeback victory over LionsJake Fromm threw a 42-yard, fourth-down pass to rookie Marquez Stevenson to set up Tyler Bass’ 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in the Buffalo Bills’ 16-15 victory over the Detroit Lions on Friday night.
Stetson Bennett, No. 4 Georgia romp past No. 7 Auburn 27-6
Read full article: Stetson Bennett, No. 4 Georgia romp past No. 7 Auburn 27-6Stetson Bennett threw for 240 yards and a touchdown, solidifying his hold on the quarterback job as No. Postal Service cap in an effort to get noticed, Bennett was never viewed as a starting candidate for the Bulldogs. No matter the time of year, Georgia kept the upper hand with a fourth straight victory over Auburn. Georgia star Richard LeCounte got the boot in the second period for a helmet-to-helmet collision with Auburn receiver Shedrick Jackson. His work can be found at https://apnews.com/search/paulnewberry___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
SEC remains loaded in season when little else is normal
Read full article: SEC remains loaded in season when little else is normalIn a precarious season when almost nothing feels normal, the SEC does feel like, well, the SEC even without its most prominent passers. And the league opted to continue working toward a season that will include just 10 SEC games with a Sept. 26 start. Alabama coach Nick Saban said that schedule under the circumstances will be good for the fans and players alike. NEW FACESLane Kiffin, head coach, Mississippi; Mike Leach, head coach, Mississippi State: The hiring of these two big-name coaches with impressive offensive pedigrees brought some excitement to the Magnolia State. Derek Mason, Vanderbilt: Mason has had his successes with the Commodores, but has also won just 10 SEC games in six seasons.
Former UGA QB Jake Fromm apologizes for racially insensitive comment
Read full article: Former UGA QB Jake Fromm apologizes for racially insensitive commentBUFFALO, N.Y. Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized for using the phrase elite white people in a text conversation from more than a year ago, and posted on social media early Thursday morning. The Bills have not responded to questions regarding the posts involving Fromm, or his apology. Fromms text conversation was captured in two screen shots and posted on an account with the name of @ashleymp20 shortly before 1 a.m. Now, more than ever, is the time for support and togetherness and I stand against racism 100% Fromm wrote in his apology. Buffalos depth at the quarterback position is rounded out by Davis Webb.
USC's Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job
Read full article: USC's Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB jobATLANTA Georgia has picked up another high-profile transfer to compete for its starting quarterback job, landing former Southern California starter JT Daniels. Daniels started for the Trojans in 2018, but lost his job to Kedon Slovis after going down last season with a knee injury. He announced Thursday that hes heading to Georgia, which is seeking a replacement for three-year starter Jake Fromm. Daniels won the starting job again out of camp last summer in new offensive coordinator Graham Harrells up-tempo scheme, but the sophomore tore a ligament in his knee in the Trojans season opener against Fresno State. Slovis stepped into the starting job and excelled in Harrells offense as a freshman, passing for 3,502 yards with 30 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
Florida-Georgia an elimination game for SEC East, playoff
Read full article: Florida-Georgia an elimination game for SEC East, playoffJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Florida-Georgia game has become an elimination game -- and not just in the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division. The winner of the Florida-Georgia game has advanced to the league's showcase event nine times in the last 13 years. Greenard, the team's best defensive player, played one series against LSU and missed the team's last game against South Carolina. The Bulldogs lead the SEC and rank fifth nationally in rushing defense, allowing a measly 85.7 yards a game. The Gators have won six games under Mullen after trailing in the fourth quarter, including three (Miami, Kentucky, South Carolina) this season.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Is Georgia last big hurdle to Atlanta for Florida Gators?
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Is Georgia last big hurdle to Atlanta for Florida Gators?Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs passes during a game against the Florida Gators in 2018. Opportunity knocking for Florida as Georgia showdown arrivesGet ready for cocktail week in Jacksonville, but Saturdays annual battle between Georgia and Florida will once again mean more than just an excuse for fans to have a good time. Florida enters 4-1 in league play, while Georgia is 3-1, but the schedule really lightens up for the Gators beyond Saturday. In other words, if Florida wins, Gator fans will likely be drinking cocktails all the way to Atlanta for the SEC championship game. Gierke, who has been the head coach at Orangewood Christian since 2011, is 300-112-1 in his 37-year coaching career.
Swift runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 Georgia tops Kentucky 21-0
Read full article: Swift runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 Georgia tops Kentucky 21-0Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) breaks away from a Kentucky defender during the first half of a game on Saturday. 10 Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Kentucky 21-0 on Saturday night. Georgia (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) recovered from last week's loss to South Carolina by finally taking advantage of its SEC-leading ground game in the second half. On the soggy Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium, Kentucky stayed right with Georgia until midway through the third quarter. Fromm was stopped on a fourth-and-1 sneak at midfield midway through the second quarter.
Smart wants Georgia players to look in mirror after loss
Read full article: Smart wants Georgia players to look in mirror after lossHead coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs walks off the field after their 20-17 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second overtime at Sanford Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. Georgia's full-fledged reality check arrived when another slow start ended with a double-overtime loss at home to unranked South Carolina. "I believe in Jake Fromm,'' Smart said. For Georgia to dominate, it must be a run-first team managed by Fromm instead of a pass-happy offense. Coach Kirby Smart said Monday that Shaffer's status will be "week to week.''
South Carolina upsets #3 Georgia in overtime
Read full article: South Carolina upsets #3 Georgia in overtimeFromm moved the Bulldogs to the South Carolina 38, in possible position for Blankenship to attempt a game-winning field goal. South Carolina (3-3, 2-2) took its first win over a ranked opponent since beating No. Pressure from the South Carolina defense forced Fromm to attempt a pass off his back foot. Mukuamu's second interception stopped Georgia, again in South Carolina territory, in the fourth quarter. South Carolina has won five of the last nine in the series.
Georgia enjoys strong start with run-first winning formula
Read full article: Georgia enjoys strong start with run-first winning formulaThree former Georgia running backs -- Chubb, Todd Gurley and Michel -- rank among the NFL's top 20 rushers this season. Swift, a junior, is rated among the top running backs eligible to be taken in the 2020 NFL draft. The strong running game has helped Georgia wear down opponents. In each game, Georgia wore down its opponents with its relentless ground game. "I don't think you look for greener pastures at Georgia,'' Smart said.
Fromm, Georgia crush Tennessee, move to 5-0
Read full article: Fromm, Georgia crush Tennessee, move to 5-03 Bulldogs recovered from a slow start to beat Tennessee 43-14 on Saturday night. Georgia (5-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) scored the final 33 points to earn its 15th straight victory over Eastern Division opponent. Rodrigo Blankenship made field goals from 50, 34 and 27 yards to improve to 11 of 11 this season. Georgia took the lead for good 20-14 on Fromm's 3-yard touchdown pass to Lawrence Cager that put with 1:59 left in the half. Tennessee: The quarterback change gave Tennessee an energy boost to start the game and enabled the Vols to outplay Georgia for the first 25 minutes or so.
No. 3 Georgia holds off No. 7 Notre Dame 23-17
Read full article: No. 3 Georgia holds off No. 7 Notre Dame 23-17Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) makes a catch for a touchdown against Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 23-17. 7 Notre Dame, it was another big-game loss but a performance that should bring more respect. Then, on third-and-7 from the 15, Notre Dame brought a blitz and Fromm coolly lofted one toward Cager along the left side of the end zone. Desperate to cut into the deficit, Notre Dame called a flea-flicker play. A two-touchdown underdog, Notre Dame took advantage of a huge turnover by Georgia punt returner Tyler Simmons to grab the lead.
Georgia routs Arkansas State 55-0
Read full article: Georgia routs Arkansas State 55-0Finishing off a dominating run through their first three games, the Bulldogs romped to a 55-0 win over Arkansas State on Saturday. With thousands of Georgia fans wearing pink instead of red to honor Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson's wife, Wendy, who died last month from breast cancer, the Bulldogs (3-0) took control as soon as they got their hands on the ball. Anderson, coaching his second game since returning from a leave of absence, was moved by the support of the Georgia fans. A group of shirtless students sitting in the first row behind the Arkansas State bench painted their upper bodies pink and wrote ``Remember Wendy'' across their backs. Georgia: It's hard to get a read on a team that's beaten Vanderbilt, Murray State and Arkansas State.
'Dogs rout Vandy in SEC opener
Read full article: 'Dogs rout Vandy in SEC openerNASHVILLE - Jake Fromm threw for 156 yards and a touchdown, and third-ranked Georgia opened the season Saturday night routing Vanderbilt 30-6. The Bulldogs won their 20th opener in 23 seasons and stayed perfect to kick off coach Kirby Smart's fourth season. They also easily won their 14th straight against the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division in their first league game to open a season since 1995. Georgia finished with a 481-225 edge in total offense, and the Bulldogs also had two sacks and recovered a fumble. Fromm showed he had no issues finding someone else to throw to, going 7 of 8 for 97 yards to open the game.
Feliepe Franks, Jake Fromm among Gators, Bulldogs to attend SEC Media Days
Read full article: Feliepe Franks, Jake Fromm among Gators, Bulldogs to attend SEC Media DaysGetty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - SEC Media Days have become the de facto start to the college football season in the South. As a junior, Perine ran for a career-high 826 yards and seven touchdowns, scoring another touchdown on a pass reception. News4Jax will be at SEC Media Days to hear from the Gators and Bulldogs, both of whom figure to contend for the SEC East again this season. Reed, the son of former NFL wide receiver Jake Reed, considered leaving for the NFL after his junior season but decided to return to Athens. As a team captain, Reed started every game for the Bulldogs, finishing second on the team with 66 tackles and two interceptions.