💛 A quick favor, if you've got a second.
We're really happy that you chose to read one of our stories and sincerely hope you'll stick around to read more. We took our paywall down — for now — but that won't last forever, and when the gate goes back up, we'd love for you to already be on the inside.
It's free. So please enter your email here and don't forget to like and follow us on all of your favorite Social Media platforms!
Georgia running back Dante Dowdell will miss an indefinite period following an off-campus incident that occurred during the team’s break, Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart announced Tuesday at SEC media days in Tampa, Florida. Smart provided few details about the nature of the injury but confirmed that Dowdell is receiving treatment at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, a specialized facility focused on spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation.
ESPN reported that an all-terrain vehicle accident was responsible for Dowdell’s injuries. Smart told the network that while Dowdell has progressed beyond the most critical phase of his recovery, uncertainty remains about his ability to return to competition this season. “I don’t know when he’ll be back,” Smart said, adding that the team is “praying for him and his family” while awaiting further updates on his condition.
A transfer from Kentucky, where he rushed for 560 yards and three touchdowns last season, Dowdell was expected to compete for carries behind starter Nate Frazier. The Picayune, Mississippi native previously played for Nebraska in 2024 and Oregon in 2023 before joining the Bulldogs.
More Stories
Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Placed on Commissioner Exempt List Pending Misdemeanor Charges
Denver Broncos Linebacker Jonathon Cooper Placed on Commissioner’s Exempt List Amid Domestic Violence Charges
Rose Scores Spectacular Hole-in-One During Tour Championship Final Round