<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">Georgia</a> football sits at No. 1 in the AP Poll and 3-0 on the season ahead of a non-conference matchup with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/game-preview-georgia-football-vs-uab">UAB Blazers</a> (1-2) on Saturday.The Bulldogs are coming off of a scare last week versus the South Carolina Gamecocks in Athens. Georgia was down 14-3 at the half before storming back with 21 unanswered points to secure a 24-14 win in the first SEC matchup of the season.&nbsp;While the Dawgs have looked out of sorts at times, quarterback <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/videos/watch-georgia-football-qb-carson-beck-sits-down-with-aaron-murray">Carson Beck</a> has been efficient in his first-year as a starter. Beck boasts the second-best completion percentage in the SEC (73.9%) and has thrown for 846 yards with three touchdowns and an interception so far this season.&nbsp;Beck joined former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge</a> this week to share his early season takeaways.<h2>Georgia football: Carson Beck holds the keys</h2>Beck's path to a starting role is a unique one. The former four-star prospect and Jacksonville, Fla. native spent the last three years in a reserve role. He had a front row seat behind two-time national champion Stetson Bennett in two of those years.&nbsp;Beck stood strong in his commitment to becoming a better player at Georgia, despite the opportunity to jump in the transfer portal for more playing time. Now, his patience has paid off and he has a chance to take the Bulldogs to the promise land for a third-straight season.&nbsp;You can imagine the pressure Beck faced when he took his first snap as the starter against UT Martin in Sanford Stadium to open the season.&nbsp;<blockquote>"Once I was on the field I was like, ‘Oh my gosh’. I had never felt like that before," Beck said. "I’d say my whole life I really didn’t feel pressure. I never got nervous… Waiting so long and then finally having the opportunity, it all hit me at once. And then, once I settled in, it was fine.”</blockquote>Beck isn't the only Bulldog in a new role this season. Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo leads the offense after the departure of Todd Monken to the Baltimore Ravens. The relationship between a quarterback and his coordinator takes time, but Beck is confident that the duo is growing in the right direction.&nbsp;<blockquote>“I feel like I’ve always had input and he’s [Bobo] always asked questions as to what I like (and) what I don’t like. Even drive-to-drive, when we’re about to step on the field… I think the relationship is getting to a point where we feed off of each other and whatever he wants to do, I’m with it.”</blockquote><h2>Beck's first test&nbsp;</h2>Georgia was down on the scoreboard three times last season — at Missouri, versus Georgia Tech and against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl. The Bulldogs came back to win each of those matchups. Those experiences helped prepare Beck and the Bulldogs for when they faced a similar challenge last week.&nbsp;Beck noted that the Bulldogs' scored three total points on drives spanning 13 and 15 plays in the first half against South Carolina. Beck says those missed opportunities didn't cause any doubts in what Georgia could do in the second half.<blockquote>“I was very calm. I didn’t worry, there was never a doubt in my mind that we (were going to win)… I talked with Bobo, (he) had some ideas of what we were going to do, or try to change up. In the first half we really didn’t play bad, we just didn’t score… We came out in that second half (and) our offensive line starting rolling, our running backs started rolling, (we) got a few explosive passes and the momentum flipped.”</blockquote>Criticism of Georgia's new-look offense isn't hard to find. DawgNation is just as passionate about scoring points as it is supporting its Bulldogs on Saturday's.&nbsp;Beck isn't worried about the outside noise, or those that call for more deep shots down the field. He's content with taking what the defense gives him.&nbsp;<blockquote>“We’re going to have opportunities throughout a game to hit shots and throw the ball around the field. A lot of teams have been playing off (coverage). I just take what they give me.”</blockquote><h2>Areas to improve&nbsp;</h2>The redzone hasn't been kind to the Bulldogs as of late. Miscues and missed field goals have held Georgia out of the endzone. That's an area that Beck knows where the Dawgs have to be better.&nbsp;<blockquote>“I think one of our biggest focuses is being better in the redzone, continuing to be better on third-down, and obviously, when they give us the chance to throw a shot, we have to complete it.”</blockquote>Part of the solution is getting the ball to elite athletes like Mackey Award winner Brock Bowers and company.&nbsp;<blockquote>"We are Georgia. We are the No. 1 team in the country for a reason. We have athletes… My job and my goal is to get the ball in their hands.”</blockquote>While it's important to have an offense that can score at will, an elite defense provides a security blanket that has to be used. The Bulldogs currently rank first in the SEC in pass defense, fifth in rush defense and fourth in total defense.&nbsp;<blockquote>“We also know that we have a good defense, so there is something to taking risks and not taking risks, running the ball (and) taking shots… There has to be a good balance.”</blockquote><h2>Looking ahead to the SEC road schedule</h2>Georgia's first SEC road test will come next week at Auburn, who is undefeated ahead of its matchup at Texas A&amp;M on Saturday. This will be the first time Beck will start in a conference game on the road. Jordan-Hare Stadium is known for its rowdy atmosphere.&nbsp;<blockquote>“To go on the road in the SEC in an environment like that is super exciting, especially (with it being) the first time for me. We’ve practiced that a lot… Kirby [Smart] cranks up the crowd noise and it’s so loud. You can’t even hear yourself talk.”</blockquote>After the matchup against the Tigers next week, the Bulldogs SEC road schedule includes stops at Vanderbilt, Florida (Jacksonville) and a marquee matchup at Tennessee.&nbsp;Beck and the Bulldogs will first have to get past the Blazers on Saturday in Athens. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and the game will air on ESPN2.&nbsp;

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Georgia football's Carson Beck isn't worried about offensive struggles: 'We are the No. 1 team in the country for a reason'

No. 1 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia</a> football (3-0) is set to take on the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/game-preview-georgia-football-vs-uab"> UAB Blazers</a> (1-2) on Saturday in Athens. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and the game will air on ESPN2.&nbsp;The Bulldogs are coming off of a 24-14 comeback win over the South Carolina Gamecocks in their first SEC win of the season. UAB, led by former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst, Trent Dilfer, is coming off of two-straight losses to Louisiana and Georgia Southern.&nbsp;Georgia was not at it's best last week on either side of the ball, but the Bulldogs have an opportunity to get things in check this week before traveling to Auburn in Week 5.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge </a>hosted former Georgia Bulldogs Aaron Murray, Tavarres King, Knowshon Moreno and Ben Jones this week to get their thoughts on where Georgia stands on offense thus far.&nbsp;<h2>Georgia football offensive preview with Aaron Murray, Tavarres King, Knowshon Moreno, Ben Jones</h2>Jones on the impact of right tackle Amarius Mims leaving the South Carolina game with an injury:"Yeah, the biggest thing was they have been rotating in [Dylan] Fairchild at guard to give [Xavier] Truss a break the past two weeks. So for him [Fairchild], he slid right in. And I think it actually helped us in the run game... He's one of the strongest guys on the team when you're talking to the guys. He's powerful and moving Truss back out to his natural position at tackle. I think he fits better out there because he's not the the mauler, the big strong guy, he plays hard, but he's a better fit for tackle. So after he went to right tackle, they actually ran the ball better, they protected better. Early in the game Truss was struggling on the inside. He got beat early on the pass (protection) and got a negative run right off the bat in the first drive."King on the missing explosiveness at wide receiver:"I definitely think missing Ladd McConkey has has a good chunk to do with the explosiveness outside that's missing... We don't know when that'll be, but you've got to think that the kid, coming off the year that he had last year, you've got to think that he is just itching to get back in there... I think that he has big play ability, whether it's given to him behind the line, or if it's a double move... I think missing him is a key factor, so getting him back will be huge."Moreno on Daijun Edwards' big game (118 yards on 20 carries):"Finally someone that's hitting the whole full speed and dragging some people with them to give you that spark, that change of speed that we were looking for..."Jones on Georgia's offensive line play:"That the first drive was not pretty. They let a guy come through up the middle early. We saw how Carson [Beck] can run... And hey, he delivered some balls while getting hit. And that's what we wanted. But they were definitely way cleaner in the second half... They come out (in the) second half (and) hey were rolling. They ran the hell out of the zone. They got downhill and little Edwards. He was making people miss. He was getting those extra yards. He was gaining more than they were blocking for in some places. And that's what you want out of your running backs."King on getting wideouts Rara Thomas and Arian Smith more involved:&nbsp;"You see those flash plays, you see the ability, you see the tools that are there... it's a tough offense you've got to learn. You've got to know side adjustments, you've got to be in queue with your quarterback... I think that things will start clicking for him [Thomas], and you'll begin to see more of those splash plays (and) you'll begin to see more of those explosive (plays)... &nbsp;As a play caller you want to get the ball in all of these guys hands, but there's only one football... Where is Arian is the question?... Because that right there is a downfield threat."Murray on Carson Beck:&nbsp;"I'll touch on Carson for a quick second. There's a trust that has to be built between him and the receivers and Bobo. And I think that's taking some time, but I would rather a quarterback get through his reads, be able to go from 1-2-3-4, final check down and get the ball out. Take positive yards, than a guy that is just sitting back in there... trying to hope that the first receiver gets open, then get sacked. I don't want that either."King defends Mike Bobo:&nbsp;"You're you're winning games, you're getting better. You're you're trying to figure this thing out. It's football, everything changes weekly, everything changes week-in-week-out from an injury standpoint...He's got to get familiarity with this his cue his his tight ends his receivers and then you know, things will get clicking."Moreno shares his concern with the offense:"We don't have a top-10 receiver right now when it comes to yards. We don't have a top-10 running back right now when it comes to yards. I'm a little surprised and worried about that, especially from the competition that they (have) played. It wasn't the highest competition, so I would expect them to put up more numbers.Jones shares what he wants to see from the offense against UAB:"I want to see them score. I want to see the young guys play, because we're up by 40 at half. I don't want to see them when it's a close game. I want to see the backup quarterbacks... because we scored every drive in the first half. Like that's what I want. We should dominate."Moreno on the running back room:"I would assume that the room actually gets stronger because of this competition. I don't think you get weaker. Edwards is the back, he's going to get a majority of the carries. And then when you get your chance, if you're a [Kendall] Milton, if you're a [Dillon] Bell, if you're Cash [Jones], whoever it is, once you get your opportunity to get in there... I think that those young men would take advantage of it."Score predictions:Ben Jones: Georgia, 45-3Knowshon Moreno: Georgia, 42-13Tavarres King: Georgia, 48-10Aaron Murray: Georgia, 45-10<hr>Don't miss our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/videos/watch-georgia-football-qb-carson-beck-sits-down-with-aaron-murray">exclusive interview </a>with Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who sat down with Aaron Murray before the matchup with UAB.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Georgia football vs UAB: Offensive breakdown featuring former Bulldogs 

After getting a taste of their first in-conference matchup, No. 23 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/tennessee-football-injury-report-ahead-of-utsa-matchup">Tennessee</a> (2-1) heads back to Knoxville to host its second home game of the season after an upsetting loss to Florida in The Swamp. The Volunteers welcome UTSA (1-2) to Nelyland in hopes of adjusting and improving prior to their conference matchup against South Carolina in Week 5.One key <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/takeaways-from-tennessee-football-loss-at-florida">Volunteer</a> will be missing from the starting lineup. Defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott will miss the first half of the UTSA matchup due to suspension for unsportsmanlike actions at the end of the Florida game. Norman-Lott is responsible for 10 tackles during his last two starts.<h2>Tennessee players to watch</h2><ul><li>Sophomore RB Dylan Sampson</li></ul>Following his failure to record a single snap against the Gators, Sampson is said to be available for Saturday, but was not played for reasons that are unknown. Without question, Sampson is an instrumental aspect to Tennessee’s offense. He finished with 13 carries for 52 yards and four total touchdowns in the season-opener against Virginia.<ul><li>Senior LB Aaron Beasley</li></ul>After choosing to spend his last year of eligibility with the Volunteers, the middle linebacker is making his mark. Labeled as “dependable” and having a knack for being at “the right place at the right time,” Beasely is the Vol’s leading returning tackler after recording 76 in the previous year.<ul><li>Sophomore WR Marquarius Malik “Squirrel” White</li></ul>The former three-star recruit with the infamous nickname given to him from his great-great grandmother is one of the Vols leading wide receivers. During Tennessee’s matchup against the Gators, the sophomore recorded three receptions, including a 41-yard catch on the Vols opening drive.<h2>UTSA players to watch</h2><ul><li>Senior QB Frank Harris</li></ul>After suffering a turf toe injury in Week 2 against North Texas, the Roadrunners have been without their starting quarterback Frank Harris. The status of Harris is considered day-to-day with UTSA head coach Jeff Taylor labeling him a gametime decision.<blockquote>“If he can go, we’re gonna let him go. If he can’t, we won’t.”</blockquote><ul><li>Sophomore QB Eddie LeeMarburger</li></ul>The backup quarterback completed 17-of-25 passes for 239 yards against Army, scoring three touchdowns in the process. Whether he starts again Saturday will depend on the status of Harris. The Roadrunners will have their first in-conference matchup against Temple on Oct. 7, so keeping their players healthy will play a factor in the game time decision.<ul><li>Senior LB Martavius French</li></ul>After posting a career-high 10 tackles against Army last week, the defensive powerhouse will play a pivotal role for the Roadrunners matchup in Nelyland.<h2>How to watch: Stream, broadcast information, odds</h2>When: Saturday, Sept. 23 Where: Neyland Stadium --Knoxville, Tenn.&nbsp; Time: 4 p.m. EST TV Channels: SEC Network Stream: ESPN+Odds ( Caesars SportsBook)Line: Tennessee: -21.0 Over/Under: 59 &nbsp;

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Game preview: Tennessee football vs. UTSA

No. 1 ranked <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia football</a> comes into their fourth-straight home game this weekend at 3-0, after a comeback victory over South Carolina last Saturday.The team was somewhat uninspiring versus South Carolina in the first half but got the win nonetheless for their first conference victory of the season.Heading into the last non-conference game until late November, the Bulldogs may be missing some key pieces due to injury. This week, Kirby Smart detailed that this was the longest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-injury-report-ahead-of-uab-matchup">injury report</a> he's seen since being hired.Traveling to Sanford Stadium will be the 1-2 UAB Blazers. The Blazers, coached by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer, won their first matchup of the season against NC A&amp;T, but have lost two straight to Georgia Southern and Louisiana Lafayette, surrendering over 40 points in each game.The Blazers' high-powered offense has averaged 30 points per game, but their defense, giving up 32 per game, is a weak spot the Bulldogs may be able to exploit. Specifically, the 190 rushing yards allowed per game should be something Georgia can take advantage of, despite the injured offensive line and running back room.The Blazers travel to Athens from Birmingham looking to pull off a monumental upset, while Georgia aims to handle business with a road matchup versus Auburn looming.&nbsp;For many of the UAB players, this will be the loudest and biggest atmosphere they may ever play in. Even Dilfer acknowledged it when speaking to the media this week.&nbsp;<blockquote>“An SEC football game at night has a way better atmosphere than a Super Bowl."</blockquote><h2>Georgia football players to watch</h2><ul><li>Redshirt Sophomore RB Cash Jones</li></ul>Jones, a walk-on, has already had a much bigger role than some may have expected to this point in the season, and it may only continue to grow this week. When explosive plays have been lacking, Jones has answered the call.&nbsp;In Week 2 versus Ball State, Jones caught a 27-yard touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone. Last week, versus South Carolina, he had a 13-yard touchdown run.Daijuan Edwards will be the lead back, coming off of a career game last week, but Jones may be called upon a good bit with Roderick Robinson listed as doubtful and Kendall Milton being listed as questionable for the game.&nbsp;<ul><li>Senior OL Xavier Truss</li></ul>With <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-injury-update-amarius-mims-to-undergo-ankle-surgery">Amarius Mims</a> being sidelined for at least a few weeks following surgery on his ankle, many names will be called upon to step up for the offensive line. One of them will be Truss, who may slide into that right tackle position.&nbsp;When Mims went down, Truss assumed that role and played well versus South Carolina.<ul><li>Junior DB Kamari Lassiter</li></ul>Lassiter is coming off his best game of the season where he stuffed the stat sheet versus the Gamecocks. Lassiter finished the contest with four total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two pass break-ups.Facing an offense averaging 318 yards per game with a banged-up secondary, while likely missing starting safety Javon Bullard for the second-straight week, the Bulldogs will need Lassiter to step up again.<h2>UAB players to watch</h2><ul><li>Junior QB Jacob Zeno</li></ul>Coming into the game boasting the nation's third-highest completion percentage at 80.3%, and fifth in the nation with 318 passing yards per game, Zeno has been phenomenal so far this season. He has eight total touchdowns and three interceptions.He'll need to continue this great start to his season in order to keep the game close against the toughest defense he's played this season.&nbsp;<ul><li>Redshirt Senior WR Tejhaun Palmer</li></ul>Zeno and his leading receiver, Palmer, will have to be on the same page on Saturday if the Blazers want to have success moving the football. Coming into the game, Palmer has 12 catches for 148 yards and one touchdown.<ul><li>Senior DB Keondre Swoopes</li></ul>Despite facing a receiving core without Ladd McConkey, the UAB secondary will be put to the test on Saturday. Swoopes, a veteran leader for the team, will have to make big plays to keep the Georgia offense at bay.This season, Swoopes has 19 tackles in only two games. When playing Georgia in 2021, Swoopes had a 61-yard interception returned for a touchdown.<h2>How to watch: Broadcast information, odds:</h2>When: Saturday, Sept. 23Where: Sanford Stadium -- Athens, GeorgiaTime: 7:30 p.m. ESTTV: ESPN2Stream: ESPN+Odds (Ceasers SportsBook)Line: UGA -42.5Over/Under: 54.5&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Game preview: Georgia football vs UAB

No. 1 ranked <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia football</a> will take on the UAB Blazers in Sanford Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST.&nbsp;Heading into the matchup, Kirby Smart detailed how banged up the Bulldogs are.<blockquote>"Ron [Courson] informed me we have the longest injury list we've ever had since being here."</blockquote>Here's our updated injury report ahead of the non-conference matchup.<h2>Georgia football injury report</h2><ul><li>Junior DB <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football--javon-bullard-jackson-meeks-talk-carson-beck-rising-bulldogs">Javon Bullard</a></li></ul>Status: Doubtful (ankle)Bullard warmed up on Saturday versus South Carolina but was shut down and did not play, dealing with the ankle injury he suffered early versus Ball State.Smart said he hasn't been able to do much this week, as of Tuesday.<blockquote>"He's underwater running, got a boot on, but he has not been able to practice."</blockquote><ul><li>Senior RB Kendall Milton</li></ul>Status: Questionable (knee)Milton is nursing a knee injury and will be questionable for Saturday's matchup. Milton did not practice on Tuesday.&nbsp;However, Smart is still hopeful for his presence on Saturday.<blockquote>"I'm still holding out hope that Kendall might be able to [play]."</blockquote><ul><li>Freshman RB Roderick Robinson</li></ul>Status: Doubtful (ankle)Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain and has yet to practice this week, as of Tuesday. Smart said he does not expect Robinson to play.<blockquote>"It looks very doubtful that Roderick is going to be able to play this week."</blockquote><ul><li>Junior OL Austin Blaske</li></ul>Status: Questionable (MCL sprain)Blaske continues to work to see the field following an MCL sprain in fall camp. After missing the first three contests, Blaske has begun practicing again, but his status is up in the air.Smart spoke about his injury after practice on Tuesday.<blockquote>"O-line is a position you might get away with a little bit of an MCL because you're not out there running and cutting, but he's not 100% healthy."</blockquote><ul><li>Junior OL <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-injury-update-amarius-mims-to-undergo-ankle-surgery">Amarius Mims</a></li></ul>Status: Out (ankle)Mims suffered a high-ankle sprain versus South Carolina that caused him to have tightrope surgery to repair it. Mims will miss a few weeks, with no timetable for return yet.<ul><li>Junior WR <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-w-rs-praise-carson-beck-no-one-s-stopping-him">Ladd McConkey</a></li></ul>Status: Out (back)McConkey has missed the first three Georgia contests and will not suit up this week versus UAB. His next opportunity to return to the field will be on the road at Auburn next week.Coach Smart talked about McConkey's injury on Monday.<blockquote>"We're resting him trying to get him back. We don't have a timeline on him because it's a very unique injury."&nbsp;</blockquote><ul><li>Redshirt Sophomore DL Tyron Ingram-Dawkins</li></ul>Status: Out (foot)Ingram-Dawkins remains in a walking boot following a foot injury suffered during fall camp. He will not return to the field this week.<ul><li>Freshman DB Chris Peal&nbsp;</li></ul>Status: Questionable (toe)An update has not been given on Peal's status as he continues to deal with a turf toe injury from fall camp.&nbsp;<ul><li>Freshman TE Lawson Luckie</li></ul>Status: Out (ankle)Luckie is still recovering from an ankle injury that caused him to get tightrope surgery, a few weeks earlier than Amarius Mims. Luckie will not return to action this week.<ul><li>Freshman OL Joshua Miller&nbsp;</li></ul>Status: Out (undisclosed)Miller's injury remains undisclosed, but he will miss another contest this week versus UAB.<ul><li>Redshirt Freshman LB E.J. Lightsey</li></ul>Status: Out (shoulder)Lightsey has yet to appear on the field for the Bulldogs this season, and will not return versus UAB.<ul><li>Freshman TE Pearce Spurlin</li></ul>Status: Out (undisclosed)Pearce Spurlin will remain out this week versus UAB. Coach Smart briefly touched on his availability in Monday's press conference.<blockquote>"[I] don't know when we'll get Pearce back."</blockquote><ul><li>Sophomore RB Branson Robinson</li></ul>Status: Out (knee)Robinson has been ruled out for the season after suffering a torn patella tendon in fall camp.

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Georgia football injury report ahead of UAB matchup

The No. 23 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/takeaways-from-tennessee-football-loss-at-florida">Tennessee</a> Volunteers (2-1) welcome the UTSA Roadrunners to Neyland Stadium on Saturday Sept. 23. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. EDT and will be available on SEC Network.Tennessee enters into Saturday’s game with a fairly healthy team. The majority of the injured Vols are still battling injuries that have held them out since fall camp.&nbsp;<h2>Tennessee football injury report vs UTSA</h2><ul><li>Senior OL <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/tennessee-football-ol-cooper-mays-has-medical-procedure">Cooper Mays</a></li></ul>Status: Questionable (undisclosed)Mays was expected to make his season debut against the Gators, but did not make an appearance due to an undisclosed injury. Head coach <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/tennessee-football-josh-heupel-previews-utsa-matchup">Josh Huepel </a>spoke to reporters earlier this week and said he felt Mays was not ready to play. Mays participation is being labeled a game time decision.<ul><li>Senior DL <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/tennessee-football-injury-report-ahead-of-florida-matchup">Elijah Simmons</a></li></ul>Status: Out (lower body)No updates have been given on the status of Simmons' injury and when he will return. Simmons was seen walking with crutches during the Virginia matchup.<ul><li>Freshman RB <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/jerry-mack-talks-tennessee-football-s-rb-room">DeSean Bishop</a></li></ul>Status: Out (ankle)No update has been given on the stance of the freshman’s injury, just that his recovery time will take a few months.<ul><li>Senior LB <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/tennessee-football-injury-report-ahead-of-florida-matchup">Keenan Pili</a></li></ul>Status: Out (upper body)The four-star transfer from BYU was injured during the Week 1 matchup against Virginia. Unfortunately for the Vols, Pili’s injury is said to keep him sidelined for the majority of the season. Tennessee linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary commented on the status of Pili earlier this week while attending the Knoxville Quarterback Club.<blockquote>"We knew it was gonna be a couple of weeks for him to return. Hoping we get him back. He’s still in every meeting, he’s still at practice trying to rehab to get back. Obviously it’s a big loss, but you know, like we said, this is the SEC. You’re gonna have guys that go down and that’s why you recruit, why you build depth. But we’re hoping to get him back sometime before the end of the season. Don’t know when that’s gonna be.”</blockquote><ul><li>Freshman DL Tyree Weathersby</li></ul>Status: Out (undisclosed)The true freshman suffered a season ending injury during fall camp.&nbsp;<ul><li>Junior DL Omarr Normal-Lott</li></ul>Status: Available (first half out)After an unsportsmanlike penalty at the end of the Florida game, Norman-Lott will miss the first half of the UTSA matchup. Norman-Lott is responsible for 10 tackles during his last two starts.

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Tennessee football injury report ahead of UTSA matchup 

The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/clemson/content/articles/dabo-swinney-brings-in-former-clemson-football-kicker-out-of-retirement-it-s-either-going-to-be-a-great-story-or-it-s-going-to-be-terrible">Clemson Tigers</a> (2-1) aim to take down No. 4 Florida State (3-0) for the eighth straight time this Saturday. The Week 4 matchup will kickoff at noon in Death Valley.The Tigers could be without two key pieces on the defensive side of the ball, but are relatively healthy heading into this big-time matchup.<ul><li>Junior DB <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/clemson/content/articles/game-preview-clemson-football-vs-charleston-southern">Andrew Mukuba</a></li></ul>Status: Questionable (lower body)Mukuba missed the Tigers' previous two games with an undisclosed injury and his status ahead of the Florida State matchup is uncertain. Head coach Dabo Swinney noted that he is "hopeful" to Mukuba back.&nbsp;<ul><li>Freshman WR/DB <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/clemson/content/articles/clemson-football-vs-fl-atlantic-injury-report-ahead-of-week-3">Misun Kelley</a></li></ul>Status: Questionable (undisclosed)Kelley saw his first action of the season against Florida Atlantic as he returned a kickoff for 14 yards, but was seen limping off the field after the play. On Tuesday, Swinney noted his status ahead of the Florida State game.<blockquote>"We’re going to see. We’re going to see how he is," Swinney said. "He did practice last night. We’ll see how he is today and tomorrow, and kind of go from there."</blockquote><ul><li>Senior RG Walker Parks</li></ul>Status: Questionable (undisclosed)Parks missed last week's game against FAU after suiting up in each of the first two games. Swinney is "hopeful" to have Parks available on Saturday.&nbsp;<ul><li>Freshman WR <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/clemson/content/articles/clemson-football-vs-fl-atlantic-injury-report-ahead-of-week-3">Cole Turner</a></li></ul>Status: Out (hip)Turner has been ruled out for the season after tearing three abductor muscles in his hip. Coach Swinney touched on Turner's injury on Sunday.<blockquote>"The biggest thing coming out of the game is what we are going to lose Cole Turner," Swinney said. "My heart breaks for him. I think this kid is going to be a superstar before he gets out of here. He tore three of his abductor muscles, so we will have to repair that. That's going to be it for him for the season."</blockquote><ul><li>Freshman DL <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/clemson/content/articles/game-preview-clemson-football-vs-fl-atlantic">Vic Burley</a></li></ul>Status: Out (knee)Burley has yet to play for the Tigers this season due to a lower-body injury. Swinney has said he is done for the year.&nbsp;

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Clemson football injury report ahead of FSU matchup

No. 1 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia</a> football will be back in Sanford Stadium this Saturday to take on UAB after a narrow 24-14 win over South Carolina in Week 3. The Bulldogs overcame a 14-3 deficit at the half and looked like a different team in the second, scoring 21 unanswered points for the first SEC win of the season.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge</a> hosted Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith, defensive back Javon Bullard and wide receiver Jackson Meeks this week on the latest installment of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/videos/watch-georgia-football-s-javon-bullard-jackson-meeks-give-week-2-takeaways">'Behind the Helmet'</a>.&nbsp;Smith has had his best season as a Bulldog thus far. The former West Virginia All-American transferred to Athens in the spring of 2021 and missed five games that fall due to a broken foot. Then an ACL tear kept him out for the rest of the season.&nbsp;<blockquote>“So the biggest thing during that process, (it) taught me patience… I was frustrated. I kept asking, ‘Why, why, why’… I had to get that mindset… rehab and try to get myself back, so I could be the best player I could be the following year.”</blockquote>Smith worked his way back into a rotational role during the 2022 season and we got a glimpse of just how efficient he could be when his name is called. With the departure of starting safety Christopher Smith to the NFL (Las Vegas Raiders), Smith has made the most out of his opportunity at the starting 'STAR' position in Georgia's loaded defense.&nbsp;Smith currently leads the Bulldogs in tackles (14) and interceptions (2), while adding 2.5 tackles for loss and a pass breakup through three games.&nbsp;<h2>Georgia football: Perspectives of the comeback win</h2>An early South Carolina touchdown pass off of a screen play had Smith frustrated in the Georgia defenses' tackling and communication.&nbsp;<blockquote>"I was a little frustrated…," Smith said. "But I wasn't really trying to show it. (I was) trying to keep the composure… Credit to them in what they did in the first half, but I think it was more so us than them… I think our tackling was kind of poor in that first half with them being able to score on a screen."</blockquote>Bullard, who missed the game due to an ankle sprain, was confident in the Bulldogs' chance to mount the comeback due to how the team practices each week.&nbsp;<blockquote>"We've been put in so many scenarios where we (are) uncomfortable at practice just for those opportunities," Bullard said.</blockquote>Meeks compared the game to Georgia's matchup with Missouri last season. The Bulldogs were down 10 points at the half and went on to sneak away with a 26-22 win in Columbia.&nbsp;<blockquote>“I compared it to the Missouri game last year… We were down probably two possessions at half and we talked. We were like, ‘We are Georgia, man, we go through harder stuff every day in practice with Kirby [Smart] on that mic'."</blockquote><h2 class="p1">Tykee Smith's move down South, why he plays football</h2>Smith, a Philadelphia native, had never been to the South before his move to Athens.&nbsp;<blockquote>"Coming down South definitely opened my eyes…", Smith said. "It was like a different culture down here… (It has) definitely been some of the best times of my life and (has given) me a different look at life."</blockquote>Each player has something, or someone, that they play for. In Smith's case, his play is dedicated to his one-year-old daughter. "My daughter is my everything," Smith said.&nbsp;Smith acknowledged that his daughter has given him a whole new perspective on life, not just football, and credited her for helping him work his way back from injuries.&nbsp;<blockquote>“One false move (and) you could lose it all… (I’m trying) to not put myself in any situation where it can harm me and my daughter’s relationship, or not being able to be there for my daughter.”</blockquote>&nbsp;

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Georgia football: Tykee Smith gives SC takeaways, describes his journey as a Bulldog

South Carolina tested No. 1 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia</a> football in the SEC opener. The Bulldogs came out flat and found themselves down 14-3 at the half after an impressive performance by the Gamecocks, led by quarterback Spencer Rattler.&nbsp;Georgia answered the bell in the second half, though, and went on to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/takeaways-from-georgia-football-win-over-south-carolina">rally to a 24-14 victory</a> to move to 3-0 on the season.&nbsp;UGA defensive lineman Warren Brinson and defensive end C.J. Madden joined <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge</a> this week to recap their comeback win on the latest installment of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/videos/watch-mehki-mews-joins-georgia-football-teammate-warren-brinson-to-talk-big-week-1-performance">'Beyond the Hedges'</a>.Brinson and Madden acknowledge that the team didn't live up to the lofty expectations against the Gamecocks, while adding that "a win is a win", especially in the SEC.&nbsp;<blockquote>“I feel like our fans are so up and down sometimes…", Brinson said. "If we're down, they think the worst of it… And then some fans will be like, ’Oh, they won, but it’s South Carolina. They should have covered the spread’.”“I feel like an ugly win is better than a pretty loss…," Madden said. "In my opinion, I feel like a loss is never a good game. A win is a win period.”</blockquote><h2>Georgia football: Still looking for an identity</h2>The Bulldogs are not the same team that we witnessed a year ago. Georgia lost 10 players to the 2023 NFL draft and multiple transfers. We were bound to see some growing pains this season.&nbsp;Even the Bulldogs 2022 national championship team faced adversity on the way to a 15-0 perfect season. Georgia was up by 10 points late in an early-season matchup with Kent State. Missouri led the Bulldogs for most of last year's matchup before a fourth-quarter comeback by Georgia.&nbsp;Those games helped prepare that team for a College Football Playoff run, especially the comeback win over Ohio State in the Peach Bowl.&nbsp;<blockquote>“I’m happy that this test had happened early in the season…," Brinson said. "Now we know we can go out there and shut somebody down… I (saw) that he [Spencer Rattler] was 16 for 18 (passing) at the half. And the second half, he was 12 for 30…”</blockquote>With its back against the wall on Saturday, Georgia showed it had the resolve to put a bad half aside and play to their strengths. The run game was unstoppable and the defense shutout the Gamecocks and picked-off Rattler twice.&nbsp;<blockquote>“I’m going to be completely honest, we are still finding our identity", Brinson said. "At least we ain’t going to back down from a fight.”</blockquote>Georgia will face UAB (1-2) this Saturday in Athens before traveling to Auburn (3-0) next week for 'The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry'.&nbsp;Kickoff against the Blazers is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and the game will air on ESPN2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Georgia football DL Warren Brinson: 'We are still finding our identity'

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/takeaways-from-tennessee-football-loss-at-florida">No. 20 Tennessee</a> football's (2-1) head coach Josh Heupel met with the media Monday to discuss the loss to Florida in Week 3 and the Vols upcoming game versus UTSA (1-2).During his opening statement, Heupel wasn't shy when sharing his thoughts on the disappointing loss in The Swamp.&nbsp;<blockquote>“We, obviously, did not play to that standard on Saturday. Everybody in the building is disappointed. You can still sense it from the players today with the disappointment and hurt. Lot of lessons for us to learn that we better learn quick.”&nbsp;</blockquote><h2> Offensive adjustments</h2>In looking at Tennessee's offensive performance against the Gators, Heupel's No. 1 improvement goal heading into Week 4 is striving for consistency as a whole. He goes on to state that football is not a game with unlimited opportunities, you need to take the ones you are given and maximize them.&nbsp;<blockquote>“You can’t put yourself in first-and-20 and try to play ball.”</blockquote><h2> Joe Milton Assessment&nbsp;</h2> Heupel praised starting quarterback Joe Milton for his performance throughout the season thus far. However, he noted that his efficiency, decision making and communication all needs to improve. He believes a quarterback that is actively striving to be better will influence the offensive line to follow suit.&nbsp; Heupel highlighted that Milton did some good things in The Swamp, but attention needed to be brought to one play in particular, the interception.&nbsp;<blockquote>“He did some really good things the other night. The pick, you can’t just throw it up, you like to have that one back and we have to be better in protection too in that situation.”</blockquote> As for getting outside the pocket and extending plays, Heupel highlighted the pivotal role it plays in scoring touchdowns and winning games.&nbsp;<blockquote>“Extended plays are a big part of any offense in today’s game because of what you’re facing up front and the pressure packages that you are inevitably going to see. The ability to move and make plays with your feet is a part of the game. That can be tucking it and running it, it can also be extending and making plays outside of the pocket where you are throwing the football down the field.”</blockquote><h2> Week 4 and UTSA&nbsp;</h2> The Vols will welcome the University of Texas at San Antonio to Neyland Stadium on Saturday. While Heupel openly admitted to not studying the Roadrunners extensively, he distinguished his respect for starting quarterback Frank Harris and the team's success as back-to-back conference championships.&nbsp;<blockquote>“They’ve won 10-plus games the last two years. They’ve lost a couple of close ones this year, but they’re a really good football team. They play extremely hard and play with really good fundamentals. They make you beat them. This is a really good football team that’s coming into Neyland on Saturday.”</blockquote>Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. and the game will air on SEC Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Tennessee football: Josh Heupel recaps Florida loss, previews UTSA matchup

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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia</a> football quarterback <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/carson-beck-on-georgia-football-s-kirby-smart">Carson Beck</a> joined UGA great Aaron Murray of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge</a> this week ahead of Georgia's matchup with UAB.&nbsp;You can watch the full conversation here!&nbsp;

Watch: Georgia football QB Carson Beck sits down with Aaron Murray 

Carson Beck On What It's Like Being Georgia's QB

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge </a>hosted former<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia"> Georgia</a> Bulldogs Aaron Murray, Tavarres King, Knowshon Moreno and Ben Jones this week to give their thoughts on UGA's offense in the comeback win over South Carolina and what they would like to see in Saturday's matchup versus UAB.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Watch: Georgia football offensive breakdown with former Bulldogs Week 4

Week 4 UGA Offense Breakdown with Aaron Murray, Knowshon Moreno, Tavarres King, & Ben Jones

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-tykee-smith-gives-sc-takeaways-describes-his-journey-as-a-bulldog">The Players' Lounge</a> hosted <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-tykee-smith-gives-sc-takeaways-describes-his-journey-as-a-bulldog">Georgia</a> football defensive back Tykee Smith this week as the Bulldogs prepare to take on UAB this Saturday. Smith joined teammates Javon Bullard and Jackson Meeks on<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/videos/watch-georgia-football-s-javon-bullard-jackson-meeks-give-week-2-takeaways"> 'Behind the Helmet'</a> to give his takeaways on UGA's comeback win over South Carolina and explain why he plays the game.&nbsp;You can watch the full conversation here, or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-tykee-smith-gives-sc-takeaways-describes-his-journey-as-a-bulldog">click here </a>for a quick read.&nbsp;

Watch: Georgia football's Tykee Smith joins 'Behind the Helmet' 

Tykee Smith Speaks On Georgia's Comeback Against SC & Why He Plays Football

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee">Tennessee </a>football defensive lineman Omari Thomas details the Vols' loss to Florida and explains the mental challenges of college football on this week's episode of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/videos/watch-tennessee-volunteers-jabari-small-zaida-puni-join-the-o-rylie-show">'The O'Rylie Show'</a>, featuring Vols' softball star Rylie West.&nbsp;You can watch the full conversation here.&nbsp;

Watch: Omari Thomas describes Tennessee football's loss to Florida 

Tennessee Players Breakdown Their Game Against Florida & The Mental Challenges Of College Football

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge</a> hosted <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia </a>football teammates Warren Brinson and C.J. Madden this week to get their take on the Bulldogs' comeback win over South Carolina, and how the SEC compares to the Pac-12 in the latest installment of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/videos/watch-mehki-mews-joins-georgia-football-teammate-warren-brinson-to-talk-big-week-1-performance">'Beyond the Hedges'</a>.&nbsp;You can watch the full conversation here, or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-dl-warren-brinson-we-are-still-finding-our-identity">click here </a>for a quick read.&nbsp;

Watch: Georgia football's Warren Brinson, CJ Madden talk SEC vs Pac 12

Warren Brinson & C.J. Madden Breakdown UGA Vs SC & The Differences Of The SEC and PAC-12

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge </a>hosted <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia</a> football teammates Mekhi Mews and Jacob Hardie this week to detail the comeback win over South Carolina in the latest installment of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/videos/watch-georgia-football-sit-down-with-mekhi-mews-cj-smith">'Untold Stories'</a>.&nbsp;You can watch the full conversation here, or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-s-mekhi-mews-jacob-hardie-give-south-carolina-takeaways">click here</a> for a quick read.&nbsp;

Georgia football: Mekhi Mews, Jacob Hardie recap South Carolina win 

Mekhi Mews & Jacob Hardie Speak On Georgia's First SEC Win Of The Season

No. 1 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia</a> football opens SEC play this week versus the South Carolina Gamecocks in Athens.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge</a> hosted former Georgia Bulldogs Aaron Murray and Brandon Boykin, along with Sports Illustrated's Brooks Austin, to breakdown the Dawgs' defense ahead of the matchup.&nbsp;You can watch the full conversation here, or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/videos/watch-georgia-football-defensive-breakdown-ahead-of-south-carolina-aaron-murray-brandon-boykin">click here</a> for a quick summary.&nbsp;

Watch: Georgia football defensive breakdown ahead of South Carolina 

Week 3 UGA Defensive Breakdown with Aaron Murray, Brandon Boykin, & Brooks Austin

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge</a> hosted <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/game-preview-tennessee-football-vs-florida-1">Tennessee </a>football teammates Cooper Mays and John Campbell, along with former Volunteer Thomas Edwards this week to get their thoughts on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/game-preview-tennessee-football-vs-florida-1">Tennessee-Florida </a>rivalry as the Vols travel to Gainesville on Saturday.&nbsp;You can watch the full conversation here.

Watch: Tennessee football breakdown with Cooper Mays and John Campbell 

Cooper Mays & John Campbell Speak On The Florida–Tennessee Football Rivalry

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge</a> hosted former <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia">Georgia Bulldogs </a>Aaron Murray, Tavarres King, Knowshon Moreno and Ben Jones to breakdown UGA's offense ahead of the SEC opener versus South Carolina on Saturday.&nbsp;You can watch the full conversation here, or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/georgia/content/articles/georgia-football-offensive-breakdown-with-former-bulldogs-week-3">click here</a> for a quick read.&nbsp;

Watch: Georgia offensive breakdown with former Bulldogs

Week 3 UGA Offensive Breakdown with Aaron Murray, Knowshon Moreno, Tavarres King, & Ben Jones

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/">The Players' Lounge </a>hosted <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee">Tennessee </a>running back Jabari Small and Lady Vols' third basemen Zaida Puni this week on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://theplayerslounge.io/tennessee/content/articles/tennessee-vols-football-rb-jabari-small-gives-takeaways-from-austin-peay-matchup">'The O'Rylie Show'</a>, hosted by Omari Thomas and Rylie West.&nbsp;The group shares their takeaways from Tennessee's win over Austin Peay, share pre-game rituals and more. You can watch the full conversation here.&nbsp;&nbsp;