CHARLES ODUM
FILE - Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker runs during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. The trio of Georgia defensive linemen projected as first-round selections in next month's NFL draft have highlighted the talent that enabled the Bulldogs to win the national championship. Now comes the challenge for coach Kirby Smart on Tuesday's opening day of spring practice: How does Georgia find replacements for Travon Walker, Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt? (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Georgia facing tough task of replacing NFL-bound D-linemen

By Charles Odum Mar. 15, 2022 03:03 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The trio of Georgia defensive linemen projected as first-round

FILE - Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. Fourth-year coach Geoff Collins is coming off his third consecutive three-win season as Georgia Tech opens spring practice on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Collins eager for restart at Georgia Tech after 3-win finish

By Charles Odum Feb. 24, 2022 03:17 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins can't be blamed for wanting a quick restart for his

Georgia fans cheer during a victory celebration for the NCAA college football champions at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Georgia celebrates title at stadium, Smart plans repeat

By Charles Odum Jan. 15, 2022 03:49 PM EST
Georgia coach Kirby Smart told a near-capacity crowd at Sanford Stadium on Saturday

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Defense earns redemption as Georgia ends long title drought

By Charles Odum Jan. 11, 2022 12:16 AM EST
Georgia won its long-awaited national championship the way it dominated during an

Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) sacks Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff Orange Bowl game Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Analysis: Georgia can lean on defense -- history -- vs Tide

By Charles Odum Jan. 08, 2022 12:20 PM EST
Former longtime Georgia coach Vince Dooley loves history — especially the kind he

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Smart can rewrite legacy by ending Georgia's title drought

By Charles Odum Jan. 03, 2022 04:59 PM EST
Kirby Smart did his best to get ahead of the questions about Nick Saban while

Michigan State players embrace after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 30, 2021 11:05 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Michigan State capped its turnaround from from a two-win season with a

FILE - Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
No. 11 Spartans brace for Addison, No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2021 12:47 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Michigan State's last-ranked pass defense can't relax in the Peach

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) passes the ball against Alabama during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia coordinator: 'No doubt' Bennett is championship QB

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2021 11:42 AM EST
Stetson Bennett has the full support of No. 3 Georgia's coaching staff even as he

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) scrambles during their annual NCAA football intrasquad Blue-Gold scrimmage game, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Pittsburgh. No. 13 Pittsburgh will be looking for continuity in the Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, Peach Bowl game against No. 11 Michigan State with Patti taking over as quarterback for Kenny Pickett and tight ends coach Tim Salem serving as acting offensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Peach provides Pitt's Patti first start since 'forever ago'

By Charles Odum Dec. 27, 2021 02:36 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Nick Patti's long wait for a second chance as Pittsburgh's starting

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 3 Georgia's defense looks to learn from 'wake-up call'

By Charles Odum Dec. 15, 2021 05:04 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Nakobe Dean believes Georgia's proud defense got the message in

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) is tackled on run by Penn State's Charlie Katshir, right, and Arnold Ebiketie during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 30-27. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Pitt's reward for ACC title is Peach matchup vs Michigan St

By Charles Odum Dec. 05, 2021 03:33 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — A milestone season for Pittsburgh and quarterback Kenny Pickett

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Proud Georgia defense humbled in SEC title game loss to Tide

By Charles Odum Dec. 04, 2021 09:16 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lost more than the SEC championship game to Alabama.

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates with the fans after defeating Georgia Tech an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia braces for tough Tide after stress-free season

By Charles Odum Nov. 29, 2021 05:12 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Should top-ranked Georgia face late-game stress against

Alabama head coach Nick Saban argues a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Georgia's Smart dismisses 6-game losing streak against Tide

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2021 07:04 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Even with Georgia undefeated in 2021 and unanimous No. 1 in The

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins speaks to an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia routs Georgia Tech 45-0, looks ahead to Bama

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2021 03:14 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Stetson Bennett helped No. 1 Georgia finish a perfect regular

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
With eye on Bama, No. 1 Georgia favored against Georgia Tech

By Charles Odum Nov. 26, 2021 09:42 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Make no mistake, No. 1 Georgia has more than one rivalry

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Collins, Georgia Tech falling further behind No. 1 Georgia

By Charles Odum Nov. 23, 2021 05:35 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Dave Patenaude had a

Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (81) runs from Charleston Southern defensive back Jarrod Stanley (12) after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
DT Jordan Davis runs for TD as No. 1 Georgia rolls, 56-7

By Charles Odum Nov. 20, 2021 03:27 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — As the leader of the nation's top defense, Jordan Davis has

Georgia running back James Cook (4) points to fans as he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 1 Georgia's Smart sees value in Charleston Southern game

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2021 10:30 AM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — As the Southeastern Conference prepares to expand to 16