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Injury Report: Kirby Smart is Right to be Concerned About "Banged Up" Georgia Football

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart faces another personnel challenge ahead of this weekend’s SEC matchup with Auburn, as three key contributors to the 2026 roster will miss the game. Running back Chauncey Bowens and wide receiver Isiah Canion, both expected to play major roles next season, are sidelined along with defensive lineman Amaris Williams, who has been out for an extended period.

The absences compound Smart’s earlier remarks about the team’s current wear-and-tear, particularly after Georgia’s narrow 20-17 victory over Alabama last week, where the Bulldogs were already missing two of their top three running backs—Nate Frazier and another unnamed starter—leaving Dwight Phillips Jr. to carry the load.

Phillips delivered, rushing for 120 yards on 17 attempts (7.1 yards per carry), including a standout 31-yard gain, as Georgia secured the win despite the backfield struggles. Beyond the running game, defensive back KJ Bolden is listed as questionable, while safety Tyriq Green is out entirely, further thinning Georgia’s secondary.

Meanwhile, Auburn’s standout linebacker Xavier Atkins will also miss the contest, though his absence may not fully offset the Bulldogs’ defensive concerns.

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