The Georgia Bulldogs were without center Drew Bobo on Saturday in Georgia's 48-21 win against the Missouri Tigers. Bobo, an first-team All-SEC center, is a critical piece of Georgia's offense. However, the Bulldogs did not miss a beat with him out.
Georgia center Cortez Smith made his first career start. The Bulldogs had three first half rushing touchdowns on Missouri, who had only allowed five rushing touchdowns all season. Georgia finished the day with five rushing touchdowns and 48 points.
After Georgia's win, coach Kirby Smart provided an update on Bobo's status. Bobo was listed as questionable on the SEC's availability report before being downgraded to doubtful and later he was ruled out.
“He’s dealing with a little minor issue he had during
the week, and he’s dealt with it all year," Smart said. "He’s frustrated, and hopeful he’ll get him back.”
Last season, Bobo missed the SEC championship and the College Football Playoff with a foot injury. Georgia's offensive line has been much healthier this season, which has been a major factor in the Bulldogs' elite offensive play.
“They did a great job," Smart said on the Georgia offensive line without Bobo. "Gunner (Stockton) did a nice job putting them in the right runs. I thought Nate (Frazier) and Dwight (Phillips) did a great job of hitting holes and getting vertical. Dwight had a couple really nice runs, Nate had a couple really nice runs. That was good to get him in rhythm.”
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