Georgia football injury report for South Carolina
Georgia is two games into its National Championship defense and it has won both of those contests (against Oregon and Samford) by a combined score of 82-3. Saturday, however, will present a bigger test.
The Bulldogs will play their first true road game of the season at South Carolina. They’re favored by just over three scores by most sportsbooks but they’ll have to overcome some injuries to meet the lofty expectations. With that in mind, DawgsHQ provides a full rundown of UGA’s injury situation as we know it.
OUT…
WR Arian Smith (ankle): The fastest player on UGA’s roster can’t seem to dodge the injury bug. He suffered an ankle injury during preseason camp that required surgery and hasn’t yet returned. Georgia needs to get the speedster healthy as soon as possible. He’s doing some work on the practice field but Kirby Smart isn’t sure when to expect him back.
RB Andrew Paul (knee): The late addition to Georgia’s 2022 class was pushing for a spot in the rotation before suffering a torn ACL in the second and final preseason scrimmage. Paul had surgery to repair that injury and will miss the entire 2022 season.
ILB C.J. Washington (neck): We don’t know when Washington might make a return to the football field. The true freshman suffered a neck injury during spring practice and while we’re told that he’s doing well, he hasn’t been able to practice since.
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DOUBTFUL…
WR AD Mitchell (ankle): The sophomore wideout was injured on UGA’s first play from scrimmage against Samford. He looked to be in pain as he limped to the sideline. Mitchell spent some time in the injury tent, then went into the locker room, and never made it back to the sideline. Smart has officially listed him as doubtful for this one.
OL Jacob Hood (lower body): The mammoth offensive lineman has been banged up to some extent since spring drills and maybe before that. He missed Georgia spring practice with a foot injury and had a tough time staying healthy in the preseason. Hood hasn’t been available for either of UGA’s first two games.
CB Nyland Green (hamstring): The former four-star prospect made a move this offseason and challenged for the starting cornerback job that was eventually won by Kamari Lassiter. Smart told reporters last week that Green has been dealing with a hamstring injury. Smart also listed Green as doubtful for South Carolina.
Questionable
OL Earnest Greene (hamstring): The massive freshman hasn’t appeared in either game this season despite Georgia going to the bench in both. Greene had a chance to make a move at guard this preseason but the hamstring injury has kept him from getting the reps needed to develop. We have our doubts as to whether or not Greene will even make the trip to Columbia.
