Javon Bullard sporting walking boot, out of game vs. Ball State

Georgia lost star safety Javon Bullard to injury in the first half of a game against Ball State and it doesn’t appear the key defender will return.

Bullard’s status was uncertain in the first half, after the SEC Network broadcast crew said his return was “to be determined.”

But according to a report from ESPN’s Brandon Zimmerman, Bullard is wearing a walking boot on the team sidelines and has changed into street clothes, all but certainly precluding a return to the game.

Bullard left the game injured in the first quarter.

“I’m being told that starting safety Javon Bullard is out of the game for now with a left ankle injury,” SEC Network sideline reporter Alyssa Lang said on the broadcast at the time. “Came out a little banged up just a few minutes ago. To be determined if he comes back in this football game.”

Bullard had four tackles in the season opener last week.

The veteran safety is a key piece of the defense, having started 10 games for the Bulldogs during their national title campaign in 2022. In total, Bullard logged 46 tackles, 7.0 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, a fumble recovery, two interceptions, seven quarterback hurries and three pass breakups.

Javon Bullard has appeared in 29 games in his two seasons with the Bulldogs.

The game between Georgia and Ball State remains ongoing in the third quarter, with Georgia leading 31-0. You can find more information on how to watch the game below.

How to Watch, Listen and Stream

Kickoff Time: 12:00 p.m. ET

TV: SEC Network (Taylor Zarzour – Play by Play, Matt Stinchcomb – Color Commentator, Alyssa Lang – Sideline Reporter)

Streaming: Watch ESPN

Radio: Atlanta (750 AM/95.5 FM), Athens (960 AM/106.1 FM), Augusta (580 AM/95.1 FM), Brunswick (1440 AM, 107.7 FM), Columbus (1270 AM/102.5 FM), Macon (106.3 FM), Savannah (1400 AM/104.3 FM), Sirius XM (Channel 137 or 190 – Georgia Bulldogs Radio Network), Online at www.georgiadogs.com/watch/

For those who get their TV through Spectrum, the SEC shared a statement with alternate viewing options for fans still wanting to watch games while the Spectrum-ESPN stalemate continues.

“As negotiations continue between Charter Communications and Disney Entertainment, Spectrum cable customers who are seeking SEC programming on ESPN channels, including SEC Network, can easily find and sign up for ESPN channels across all other major TV streaming providers like DirecTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and FuboTV.”