Georgia’s offensive line may be forced into a different look Saturday, and the biggest question mark sits right in the middle.
Starting center Drew Bobo has been downgraded to doubtful for the game against Missouri after first appearing on the availability report Thursday and then being listed as questionable Friday. Bobo did finish Georgia’s last game, a 42-7 win over Ole Miss, but his status now puts the Bulldogs in position to shuffle a line that has stayed intact all season.
That continuity has been one of Georgia’s strengths. The Bulldogs have used the same starting offensive line in every game this year, but they may have to break that pattern against a Missouri defense that has been tough to move on the ground.
If Bobo can’t go, Georgia has a few ways to handle it. Cortez Smith and Malachi Toliver are the most likely options to step in at center. Smith was working there at the end of last week’s game, while Toliver has already done the job before, starting three games last season when Bobo was out with hand and foot injuries.
Another possibility is moving Helton to center. If that happens, Gaston could slide to guard, and Georgia could use either Ekene Ogboko or Jah Jackson at right tackle.
Even with the uncertainty, Georgia’s front has earned national recognition. The Bulldogs were named one of 10 semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award this week, a nod to one of the best offensive lines in the country.
Still, losing Bobo would matter. He handles plenty of the calls at the line of scrimmage, so his absence would put more on quarterback Gunner Stockton’s plate as well.
“It’s important for us to set the tone because, like, team run on Tuesdays, it’s the same way,” Glover said this week. “We’ve got to set the tone in order for us to have a good run game.”
Missouri brings a real challenge up front. The Tigers rank third in the SEC in run defense, and only two teams have managed to rush for more than 100 yards against them this season. Missouri is 0-2 in those games.
Georgia’s availability report also listed Joshua Horton as still questionable and outside linebacker Amaris Williams as still out.
The Bulldogs and Tigers are set for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on ABC.
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