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Georgia inside linebacker Natrez Patrick (6) linebacker Juwan Taylor (44) and defensive lineman Tyler Clark (52) take down Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

QB Fields runs for 2 TDs, No. 2 Georgia tops Vols, 38-12

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt directs his team during an NCAA college football game against Florida, in Knoxville, Tenn. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart says he sees the identity that Pruitt is trying to build at Tennessee as these two former Alabama defensive coordinators and ex-colleagues prepare to face off. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Tennessee’s Pruitt, Georgia’s Smart have much in common

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Ben Cleveland (74) sits on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Austin Peay, in Athens, Ga. No. 2 Georgia could have to make adjustments on its offensive line, thanks to an injury to Ben Cleveland, as it prepares for Saturday's game against Tennessee. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Injuries could provide test to No. 2 Georgia’s OL depth

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Georgia's Brenton Cox (1), David Marshall (51) and Michael Barnett (94) tackle Austin Peay running back Ahmaad Tanner (21) during an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Georgia's stifling defense will face its toughest challenge so far in trying to stop quarterback Drew Lock and the Missouri Tigers on Saturday. (Jenn Finch/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)

No. 2 Georgia prepared for high-powered Missouri offense

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield (13) breaks through the Middle Tennessee defense for a big gain in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fromm leads No. 3 Georgia past Middle Tennessee 49-7

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, Georgia wide receiver Tyler Simmons runs a drill during a NCAA college football practice, in Athens, Ga. A runaway win at South Carolina or this week's heavy favored role against Middle Tennessee State doesn't change the fact that for a deep No. 3 Georgia team and such players as wide receiver Tyler Simmons, the competition never ends _ for a starting job, playing time or even a spot on the traveling squad. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)

Smart stressing competition as Georgia’s path to ‘end goal’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Georgia wide receiver Demetris Robertson (16) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Austin Peay in Athens, Ga. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (Jenn Finch/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

Robertson adds speed to No. 3 Georgia’s deep group at WR

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Georgia offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) lifts Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) after Hardman's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Fromm throws 2 TD passes as No. 3 Georgia routs Austin Peay

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2018, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart waits with his team to run onto the field before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Pasadena, Calif. After falling to Alabama in last season's national championship game, No. 3 Georgia opens a fresh start with hopes for another title run when the Bulldogs face Austin Peay on Saturday.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

No. 3 Georgia’s opener could reveal plan for freshman Fields

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2018, file photo, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws a pass as freshman quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks on during their NCAA college football training camp practice in Athens, Ga. While No. 3 Georgia looks to replace three starters on offense selected in the first 35 picks of this year's NFL draft, quarterback Jake Fromm returns with new competition from freshman Justin Fields and an expanded leadership role as the Bulldogs prepare for Saturday's opener against Austin Peay. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Fromm appears set at quarterback for No. 3 Georgia’s opener

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, file photo, Georgia quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to throw a pass during NCAA college football practice in Athens, Ga. The momentum from Georgia’s successful season continues to grow, as coach Kirby Smart’s top-ranked 2018 recruiting class, which included quarterback Justin Fields, has been followed by more highly rated commitments for 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)

Georgia’s Smart turning 2017 success into recruiting gold

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks to the media before their NCAA college football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia motivated by pain of title game loss to Alabama

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Georgia head coach Kirby Smarts signs autographs as he arrives for Southeastern Conference Media Days Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia reloads for another championship run under Smart

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2018, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks during a press conference ahead of the NCAA college football national championship in Atlanta. After leading Georgia to the national championship game, football coach Kirby Smart has been rewarded with a seven-year contract worth $49 million. Georgia's athletic association approved the contract extension and new compensation package Thursday, May 3, 2018. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart gets new 7-year, $49 million deal

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Georgia WR Chigbu may give up final year due to injuries

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 20, 2018, file photo, Georgia quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Jake Fromm (11) look on during the opening day of spring NCAA college football practice, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

Georgia’s Fromm facing challenge from freshman QB Fields

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 1981, file photo, Georgia football coach Vince Dooley is carried off the field after Georgia defeated Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Long before Dooley was lifted to the shoulders of his players after coaching the Herschel Walker-led Georgia Bulldogs to the 1980 national championship, he had his first postgame ride after beating Bear Bryant and Alabama in 1965. Georgia's showdown with Alabama for the national title on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, night has rekindled Dooley's memories of both big wins. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe, File)

Dooley knows Smart’s challenge; ex-UGa coach beat Bear, Bama

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Georgia punter Cameron Nizialek speaks to reporters during media day, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Georgia and Alabama will be playing for the NCAA football national championship on Monday, Jan. 8. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Georgia punter takes unlikely road from Ivy to title game

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2013, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, and then-defensive coordinator Kirby Smart call in a defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama’s Saban will be coaching against one of his former assistants for the 10th time since 2010 and second time this season when his Crimson Tide plays Georgia and coach Smart for the national championship in Atlanta on Monday night. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Column: Can Smart take down Saban? Check back in a few years

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates after the Bulldogs defeated Auburn 28-7 in the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. In only his second season as coach, Smart has Georgia 2 wins from first national championship since 1980. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Smart directs quick turnaround in second season at Georgia

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press