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Where Georgia Bulldogs statistic leaders rank in the SEC

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) rolls out to throw against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

With the Georgia Bulldogs going into their second bye week let’s look at where their stat leaders rank among the SEC.

Offense

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart leads the SEC with 2,384 passing yards followed by LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with 2,222 passing yards.

Carson Beck is third in the SEC going into the bye week with 1,993 passing yards.  He also is second in passing touchdowns with 15.

Rushing

Georgia’s rushing leader is Trevor Etienne with 422 rushing yards, which is on pace to become the Bulldogs’ first 1,000 yard rusher since D’Andre Swift in 2019. His rushing yard total ranks 9th in the SEC. His three touchdown performance against the Texas Longhorns helped him become 6th in the SEC in rushing touchdowns with his total at 8. Etienne missed Week 1.

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith (11) runs with the ball against the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia leading receiver in yards goes to Arian Smith with 444 receiving yards. Smith is on pace to become Georgia’s first 1,000 yard receiver since star receiver Terrance Edwards did it in 2002. The yard total has Smith ranked 13th in the SEC. A surprising stat is that Dillon Bell leads the team with 4 receiving touchdowns. In which he is tied 5th with the likes of Texas star wide receiver Isaiah Bond and Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Antwane “Juice” Wells Jr.

Defense 

On the defensive side the leading tackler is star safety Malaki Starks. The junior has accounted for 39 total tackles in which it…


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Author : UGA Wire

Publish date : 2024-10-23 13:32:50

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