Tennessee State at Georgia

The offensive line supplies another early storyline. Kirby Smart described genuine spring competition across the unit, even with tackle Earnest Greene III and center Drew Bobo earning first-team preseason All-SEC recognition and Dontrell Glover landing on the second team. The group’s work under new line coach Phil Rauscher frames the running game around Nate Frazier, who posted 947 rushing yards and six touchdowns in 2025. Tennessee State’s roster includes Jayden Guy, Tyson Edwards, Dylan Rodd, Anthony Taylor, Zack Simmons-Brown and Joshua Jones among its offensive skill and line groups.

Georgia’s defense has established names at several levels. Elijah Griffin earned preseason second-team All-SEC recognition, Chris Cole recorded 61 tackles, 4.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss in 2025, and Ellis Robinson IV and KJ Bolden were first-team preseason All-SEC selections. The edge picture remains a camp issue after Connor Riley reported that Auburn transfer Amaris Williams tore an ACL in one of Georgia’s final spring practices. Tennessee State’s defensive roster includes Bryce Gray, Kaiki Baker, Vertonio Weatherton, Mikeece Jones, Marlon Huff and Brandon Collins across the front, linebacker and secondary groups.