WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

Notes, Quotes

The Sports Xchange

October 23, 2018 at 11:04 pm.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

–QB Jake Fromm is coming off his worse game as a starter this year after completing just 16-of-32 passes for 209 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions against LSU. Fromm’s performance has led many to wonder if touted freshman Justin Fields could start to see more action, something head coach Kirby Smart has declined to officially say. Stay tuned.

–RB Elijah Holyfield only carried the football seven times against LSU but figures to get plenty more opportunities against the Gators. Holyfield has rushed for 488 yards, an average of 7.5 yards per rush with four touchdowns in Georgia’s seven games.

–LB D’Andre Walker leads the Bulldogs with five sacks and has forced three fumbles, which is tied for fourth nationally. Of his 19 tackles, six have been for losses of 34 yards.

–WR Riley Ridley is quietly having a solid year. The junior leads Georgia in receiving with 25 catches for 337 yards, including a team-best five touchdowns.

SERIES HISTORY: According to Georgia records, the Bulldogs lead the series with Florida 51-43-2, including 44-41 in Jacksonville. Florida has the series 50-43-2 in favor of Georgia because it does not count the Bulldogs’ 52-0 victory in 1904 that was played in Macon.

QUOTE TO NOTE: “You can use that because a lot of our guys don’t have a winning record against them. But I think more important than that, they know what’s at stake for this game, and they know that this is going to be a physical, tough battle. Two teams that are well coached and two talented teams. Most of our kids know their kids. It won’t be about what we say or how we say it. It’ll be about who plays well on the field and who controls the line of scrimmage that will be the key to this game.” — Kirby Smart on Georgia’s recent record against Florida and if that’s motivation.