Georgia Defeats Ole Miss 42-7 as Kirby Smart Addresses Injuries

Georgia defeated Ole Miss 42-7 on Saturday in Oxford, Mississippi, advancing to an 8-1 record while managing a mounting list of physical setbacks.

Cornerback Ellis Robinson IV exited the contest in the fourth quarter due to a thigh and hip issue. This marks the second consecutive game the cornerback failed to finish a game, following a knee injury that forced him off the field against Florida. Robinson contributed four tackles and a pass breakup while drawing a defensive pass interference penalty during the matchup.

Head coach Kirby Smart addressed the team’s medical situation following the victory. He’s dealing with a lower hamstring around his knee, Smart said regarding wide receiver Craig Dandridge. But he’s had it for two or three weeks and it’s bothered him some times.

Dandridge opened the scoring with a speed sweep touchdown early in the afternoon. Although he did not record a reception, he forced a key pass interference penalty. Entering the game as Georgia’s leading receiver, Dandridge was surpassed on the night by Talyn Taylor’s 140-yard effort.

Additional roster changes shaped the afternoon for the Bulldogs. Wide receiver Isiah Canion returned to game action after having not played since Georgia’s game against Arkansas, though he did not catch his lone target. Meanwhile, tight end Elyiss Williams was a game-time decision and ultimately did not play, joining running back Chauncey Bowens and wide receiver Thomas Blackshear on the sideline in uniform without seeing action.

Three players were ruled out prior to kickoff. Defensive back Tyriq Green missed the game with an ankle injury, while defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye and linebacker AJ Kruah were sidelined with undisclosed issues. Outside linebacker Amaris Williams remained unavailable due to a knee injury.

The third quarter brought further disruption when defensive tackle Joshua Horton was rolled up on when Trinidad Chambliss was sacked by Chris Cole. The sequence forced Horton out of the contest alongside Dandridge, whose departure was observed by sideline reporter DJ Shockley.

Georgia looks ahead to its next contest on Saturday against Missouri. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

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