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Georgia Bulldogs Injury Update: Jones on Pitch Count as Dowdell Remains Out Ahead of Fall Camp
college-football20 days ago

Georgia Bulldogs Injury Update: Jones on Pitch Count as Dowdell Remains Out Ahead of Fall Camp

Georgia's fall camp injury update shows Kyron Jones on a pitch count recovering from a foot injury; defensive end Gabe Harris and center Drew Bobo will have limited reps due to toe injury and Lisfranc surgery, and running back Dante Dowdell remains away from the team with an undisclosed injury. The Bulldogs added Clemson transfer Khalil Barnes and ECU transfer Ja’Marley Riddle at safety and signed six defensive backs in the 2026 class, including Justice Fitzpatrick who is rehabbing an ACL. Fall practice begins this week ahead of the Sept. 5 season opener vs Tennessee State at 3 p.m. ET; no timeline for Dowdell's return.

Georgia RB Dowdell sidelined by ATV crash, return timeline unclear
sports1 month ago

Georgia RB Dowdell sidelined by ATV crash, return timeline unclear

Georgia running back Dante Dowdell, a Kentucky transfer, is hospitalized with serious injuries after an ATV accident at his home. He’s being treated at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, and coach Kirby Smart says the timeline for his return is unknown. Dowdell had 112 carries for 560 yards and 3 touchdowns for Kentucky last season and was expected to be a key contributor for Georgia behind Nate Frazier, but his status for the season remains uncertain.

Georgia's Dowdell sidelined after off-field ATV incident, return date uncertain
sports1 month ago

Georgia's Dowdell sidelined after off-field ATV incident, return date uncertain

Georgia transfer running back Dante Dowdell is out for an extended period after an off-campus ATV incident in Alabama; coach Kirby Smart said he doesn’t know when Dowdell will return as the program waits for a full recovery. Dowdell joined Georgia from Kentucky earlier this year, after stints at Nebraska and Oregon, and the Bulldogs will lean on a deep backfield including Nate Frazier, Chauncey Bowens, Bo Walker, Dwight Phillips, and Jae Lamar while he recovers.

Georgia RB Dante Dowdell Sidelined by Serious Off-Campus Injury
sports1 month ago

Georgia RB Dante Dowdell Sidelined by Serious Off-Campus Injury

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said running back Dante Dowdell sustained a serious off-campus injury that required hospitalization at two facilities, with no timeline for his return. Dowdell, a offseason transfer who has a fifth year of eligibility, is out as Georgia’s RB depth remains solid behind him (Nate Frazier, Chauncey Bowens, Dwight Phillips Jr.) and with two new backs entering in the 2026 cycle. The injury marks the second major one for the program this offseason after Amaris Williams, and the Bulldogs open the season Sept. 5 vs. Tennessee State.

Dowdell Dazzles in G-Day as Georgia’s backfield depth shines
sports4 months ago

Dowdell Dazzles in G-Day as Georgia’s backfield depth shines

Dante Dowdell starred in Georgia’s G-Day with 61 rushing yards and a one-yard TD, signaling he could be the go-to short-yardage back; Tyriq Green also impressed with an interception and could contribute in the secondary. Nate Frazier re-injured an ankle early, Amaris Williams suffered a noncontact ACL injury, and the quarterback situation remained unsettled as Puglisi struggled while Montgomery and Millender flashed. Georgia’s defensive line dominated the scrimmage, highlighting depth and potential as the team builds toward the 2026 season.

"Oregon and Oregon State Impress in Spring Football Scrimmages"
sports3 years ago

"Oregon and Oregon State Impress in Spring Football Scrimmages"

Highly-rated 4-star RBs Dante Dowdell and Jayden Limar are quickly getting up to speed at Oregon, despite the challenge of proving themselves in a stacked RB room. Both players are showing physicality and tackle-breaking ability, as well as growth in learning the playbook and understanding what it takes to be a college running back. While it remains to be seen if they will have a meaningful role in 2023, the Ducks have a promising pair of backs for the future.