Kirby Smart details reason for Chaz Chambliss absence, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins usage

Georgia narrowly escaped Columbia, Missouri with a 26-22 win over the Tigers last weekend and it cost them the No. 1 spot in the polls. Among the many concerns from Bulldogs fans on Saturday, the absence of Chaz Chambliss and limited role of Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins on the defensive line.

Head coach Kirby Smart made sure to put all rumors to rest in Tuesday’s press conference when he spoke about both players. After explaining that Chaz Chambliss did not make the trip because of a hamstring injury, he then told reporters that Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins’ snaps were tied to his performance in practice.

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The pair of second-year defensive players have made a limited impact to this point, combining for seven tackles and 0.5 sacks in 2022.

Kirby Smart explains how Georgia escaped Missouri

Georgia was on upset alert this weekend as they found themselves down 16-6 to Missouri this weekend at halftime. Thankfully for the Bulldogs, they were able to rally and win the game 26-22 thanks to a late drive led by quarterback Stetson Bennett, capped off by a one-yard touchdown run by Daijun Edwards. Head coach Kirby Smart spoke on how his team was able to overcome adversity on road in their down to the wire victory.

“Well it takes number one being in shape, physically in shape, it takes being mentally strong, it takes consistency, and performance,” Smart explained. “You have to perform under great pressure repeatedly, it’s really more about playing on the road and having a demeanor about you that you understand regardless of where you’re playing in our league, the road games are really hard. And I don’t think that’s ever gonna change and you got to be prepared for that, and momentum’s a very powerful thing, and we didn’t have that for a long time in that game.”

The Bulldogs won’t be on the road for quite some time, as they have a four-game homestand starting with their matchup this weekend against Auburn. But it was good that they were able to face some adversity on the road, especially for their younger players, which Smart also spoke on.