Dallas Wilson injury update: Florida WR's status revealed for rest of game vs. Georgia

Florida WR Dallas Wilson has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday’s game against Georgia. He returned to the sidelines in street clothes after halftime.

Wilson left the game following a huge hit by Georgia’s KJ Bolden. The officials later buzzed down to initiate a targeting review, which resulted in Bolden’s ejection.

With just over a minute to go in the first half, Wilson limped to the sideline. He later headed back toward the locker room and will now miss the remainder of the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party rivalry game.

“Dallas Wilson, true freshman wide receiver, came out of the locker room. He’s only wearing a right boot,” ABC’s Katie George reported on the broadcast. “He is out for the game. One of the marquee guys for DJ Lagway in the passing game.”

The play resulted in Wilson’s first catch of the day, which went for seven yards. He left the field with just over a minute to play in the first half as Florida and Georgia eventually went into halftime tied, 10-10.

Wilson entered Saturday’s rivalry game with 11 receptions for 167 yards and three touchdowns. He was expected to take on a bigger role in the absence of Vernell Brown III, who was ruled out for Saturday’s matchup. Dallas Wilson and Eugene “Tre” Wilson III were the only receivers to catch passes in the first half.

Neither offense got much going in the second quarter on Saturday, but Georgia later got a late field goal to pull things to a 10-10 tie with Florida before the break. The Bulldogs totaled 197 yards of offense in the half, led by 119 on 14-of-21 passing from Stockton. He also threw for a touchdown, finding Dillon Bell on the opening drive.

Florida, meanwhile, had 127 yards through two quarters – though only 29 in the second period. DJ Lagway went 7-of-11 for 101 yards and a touchdown, and Jadan Baugh led the rushing attack with 41 yards. Eugene “Tre” Wilson III was the leading receiver with five catches for 87 yards and the touchdown. He was the only Florida player to record multiple receptions in the first half.

Saturday’s game marked the start of a new era for Florida, which parted ways with Billy Napier prior to the bye week. Billy Gonzales is now in as interim head coach, though he made it clear he still respects the job Napier did in Gainesville. Gonzales is not parking in the former headman’s spot.