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After a disappointing 27-21 loss to the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide three weeks ago, the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs rebounded with three straight victories, including a 43-35 statement win over the No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday.
Now sitting at 6-1, Georgia is in a much better position than it was t the end of September.
And while handing Ole Miss its first loss of the year was reason to celebrate, things got pretty somber rather quickly for the Bulldogs after learning the injury status of one of their top playmakers.
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UGA leading receiver Colbie Young suffered a brutal ankle injury on the team’s first offensive drive. He had one big catch for 36 yards on a flea flicker but exited moments later and didn’t return.
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Head coach Kirby Smart told reporters that Young would be out long-term with a leg fracture, according to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger.
“It’s not good,” Smart said, via On3. “I should know, but it’s a facture down there, either tibia or fibula. It’s not good.”
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Entering Saturday’s game, Young led the Bulldogs with 300 yards receiving on 22 catches and a touchdown. Only Zachariah Branch had more receptions (27), and Branch and London Humphries had more touchdowns (two).
After Young’s departure, Branch led the way with eight catches and 71 yards. Tight ends Lawson Luckie (five catches, 43 yards, three touchdowns) and Oscar Delp (four catches, 42 yards) also had big games.
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