ATLANTA — Georgia dominated Clemson on Saturday, rolling to a 34-3 victory over Clemson. But Georgia did not make it through the game unscathed.
Georgia saw edge Mykel Williams, defensive tackle Warren Brinson and wide receiver Dillon Bell all exited the game on Saturday.
Kirby Smart said Williams is dealing with a left ankle injury. He exited the game in the third quarter after being taken out by an illegal chop block. Smart said the X-rays on Williams looked clean but was still cautious in that regard.
When Williams went out, Jalon Walker saw an uptick in snaps at outside linebacker. He responded with back-to-back tackles for loss and then added 1.5 sacks as well.
Bell also left the game in third quarter with a leg injury. Smart said Bell was dealing with cramps. Bell had 4 receptions for 32 yards and a 27-yard run on the afternoon. London Humphreys led Georgia in receiving, catching 2 passes for 63 yards and a touchdown.
“London is a great kid. It didn’t surprise me in the moment that the moment wasn’t too big for him.
Brinson left the game in the first quarter. Brinson had been dealing with an Achilles injury for much of fall camp. Smart said it was an above the ankle contusion on Brinson. Brinson got stepped on.
With Brinson down, Georgia rode mostly with Christen Miller and Nazir Stackhouse at defensive tackle. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins also rotated in as well.
Georgia also did not see safety Joenel Aguero play on Saturday. JaCorey Thomas started in his place, but for much of the game Georgia played Malaki Starks at star and had Dan Jackson and KJ Bolden at safety.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne did not play, as he was dealing with a suspension. Nate Frazier led Georgia in carries on Saturday, finishing with 11 carries and 83 yards and a touchdown.
Running back Roderick Robinson was on a scooter following a toe injury. Georgia also saw Xzavier McLeod and Jordan Hall not dress out.
Georgia football injury report
- Warren Brinson
- Mykel Williams
- Dillon Bell
- Joenel Aguero
- Trevor Etienne -- suspension --out
- Xzavier McLeod -- out
- Roderick Robinson -- toe -- out
- Jordan Hall -- leg -- out
- Chris Peal -- shoulder -- out
- Marcus Harrison -- back -- out