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- Georgia's veteran secondary is highlighted as an expected strength against Tennessee State quarterback Daylin Lee and new offensive coordinator Matt Leone's pass-heavy background. - Kirby Smart praised Lee as smooth, hard to tackle, efficient, and confident, making Georgia's response to an unknown opponent a useful opener indicator. - Georgia's backup quarterback battle remains active, with Ryan Puglisi expected to get the first opportunity and Ryan Montgomery also possibly playing after fall-camp progress. - Georgia is expected by the article to rotate younger players in the second half as a 46.5-point favorite, making depth evaluation part of the matchup.

- Georgia returns established starters across every level, led offensively by Gunner Stockton, Nate Frazier and Earnest Greene and defensively by Elijah Griffin, Gabe Harris, Quintavius Johnson, Ellis Robinson IV and KJ Bolden. - The Bulldogs added eight portal players, including running back Dante Dowdell, receiver Isiah Canion, tackle TyQuez Richardson and five defensive transfers across edge and the secondary. - Kirby Smart said Georgia completed 20 to 21 productive camp practices and entered Tennessee State preparation in a good developmental position.

- Nose tackle Xzavier McLeod has left Georgia and stepped away from football after being absent from the team since the second practice of fall camp. - McLeod's departure removes a projected key contributor who started six games in 2025 and leaves Jordan Hall, Nnamdi Ogboko, Valdin Sone and Nasir Johnson as the primary nose-tackle options. - Kirby Smart believes Georgia has unusually strong defensive-line depth but acknowledged the group may rely on rotation because it lacks one clearly dominant player.

- Georgia's 3 p.m. opener against Tennessee State is forecast for a 96-degree high and a 110-degree heat index, creating a significant conditioning and rotation variable. - Kirby Smart said Georgia completed its hottest measured camp in recent years with extensive outdoor work and live scrimmage exposure in the heat, giving the roster meaningful acclimation before the opener.

- – John & Alice Sands Offensive Coordinator Mike Bobo and Fain & Billy Slaughter Defensive Coordinator Glenn Schumann alongside Director of Strength & Conditioning Scott Sinclair , Assistant Head Coach/Tight Ends Todd Hartley and Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach Travaris Robinson met with the media Wednesday afternoon to discuss the team's progress in fall camp and to preview the upcoming season.

- RB: It hasn't been as good and the run game has been way worse, though.

- Coaching: Georgia football transfer Dante Dowdell sidelined for an indefinite period after offseason accident.