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Georgia's Chauncey Bowens and Thomas Blackshear ruled out for Alabama game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 12:19 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Georgia's Chauncey Bowens and Thomas Blackshear ruled out for Alabama game

Summary

Georgia football announced that running back Chauncey Bowens and wide receiver Thomas Blackshear will not play against Alabama on Saturday. Bowens has been dealing with an undisclosed injury, while Blackshear is sidelined with an upper body injury. Both players were announced as out in the SEC availability report released on Wednesday. Bowens is a key contributor, leading the team in rushing touchdowns and carries. Wide receiver Isiah Canion remains questionable after missing two games with a leg injury, adding to Georgia's injury concerns. Georgia will adjust its roster, relying on Nate Frazier and Dwight Phillips as primary running backs.

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•Chauncey Bowens is out with an undisclosed injury.
•Thomas Blackshear is out with an upper body injury.
•Isiah Canion is questionable after missing two games.
•Georgia will rely on Nate Frazier and Dwight Phillips.
•SEC availability report is updated regularly before games.

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12:19 AMYahoo Sports — SEC Availability Report | Latest on Georgia's Chauncey Bowens, Isiah Canion for Alabama

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The official Georgia football SEC availability report was released for Saturday’s game at Alabama. Here is latest on Isiah Canion and Thomas Blackshear.
— Yahoo Sports

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