The Georgia Bulldogs will be without several key contributors for the Saturday, Nov. 8 road game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Georgia notably received bad news about starting defensive tackle Jordan Hall, who went down against Florida with a knee injury. Hall is expected to miss the remainder of Georgia’s season.
Georgia got more optimistic updates on linebacker Chris Cole and cornerback Demello Jones. Cole leads Georgia’s defense in sacks and does not have an injury designation ahead of the Mississippi State game despite him leaving the game against Florida last week. Jones suffered an elbow injury against Florida, but it is not as serious as initially expected.
“(Demello Jones) is better than we originally thought,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. “He’s got some soreness in the elbow, but he may be able to play so we’re excited that the news wasn’t as significant as we thought.”
Georgia remains without tight end Ethan Barbour, who is likely out for the year. Receiver Talyn Taylor is “getting better and running now” after suffering an upper body injury. Starting safety Kyron Jones along with star receiver Colbie Young both remain out.
As for Mississippi State, they have a few key injuries in the trenches and five total players out against Georgia.
Georgia at Mississippi State Injury Report
Georgia Bulldogs
- Tight end Ethan Barbour: Out (ankle)
- Wide receiver Talyn Taylor: Out (upper body)
- Safety Kyron Jones: Out (foot)
- Wide receiver Colbie Young: Out (leg fracture)
- Defensive lineman Jordan Hall: Out (knee)
- Cornerback Demello Jones: Questionable (elbow)
Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Cornerback Jett Jefferson: Out
- Defensive lineman Will Whitson: Out
- Offensive lineman Brennan Smith: Out
- Offensive lineman Blake Steen: Out
- Offensive lineman Albert Reese: Out
- Safety Isaac Smith: Probable
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