⚡ CFB Dashboard

Welcome to Rise and Grind, a daily series where I start every morning by sharing what's on my mind about Georgia football. If you want to start your mornings the right way, wash your face, start your coffeemaker, and join us as we Rise and Grind. Georgia's passing game got off on the right foot in Week 1 with 15 different Bulldogs recording a reception. As encouraging as Saturday's showing against Tennessee State was, the fact that two key receivers were quiet was a bit surprising. London Humphreys and Isiah Canion will be go-to targets for Gunner Stockton this season, but you might not know it based on the season opener. Canion ended the afternoon with 2 receptions for 22 yards, 15 of which came on Georgia's third drive of the day. Humphreys, meanwhile, did not record a catch on 17 snaps. Given the competition this week, Humphreys and Canion might be non-factors again. If that is the case, don't fret — the veterans will be factors moving forward. Georgia made it a point to get a handful of receivers on the field against Tennessee State, but it's obvious the players who they will rely on will be narrowed down by SEC play. Young receivers such as Talyn Taylor and Craig Dandridge may carry the momentum of a hot start into real roles, but the odds are slim that the Bulldogs continue to use so many guys out wide.  Stockton already has a rapport with Humphreys, which was on display several times last season. Canion spoke highly of his connection with Stockton before the season, and Kirby Smart recognizes what the Georgia Tech transfer has to offer. "He's tough, physical, works hard, plays fast," Smart said on Tuesday. "There's things that he does really well, things that he's here working to improve on. And we need him to have a big year to create matchups and stay healthy." It's easy to make too much of the early part of the season, specifically when Georgia plays inferior competition. Fans may get their hopes up about breakout campaigns for Bulldogs who ultimately don't factor into the team's plans. The other side of that coin is true, too: players who are quiet early can still make plenty of noise when it matters. Canion and Humphreys could very well go off against Western Kentucky, which allowed 18.1 yards per completion against Nevada in Week 1. If that doesn't happen, there's no reason to panic. They'll be ready when the Bulldogs need them.