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Kirby Smart addresses Drew Bobo's latest injury at Georgia football practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:49 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Kirby Smart addresses Drew Bobo's latest injury at Georgia football practice
Summary

Georgia football center Drew Bobo is dealing with a hand or finger injury ahead of the season opener. Coach Kirby Smart confirmed Bobo practiced fully despite his ongoing recovery from a previous Lisfranc foot injury that sidelined him last season. Smart acknowledged the need for Bobo to be ready while highlighting the competition for backup center between Cortez Smith and Malachi Toliver. The Bulldogs are set to open their season on September 5 against Tennessee State. They will not face a Power Conference opponent until week 3 at Arkansas.

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  • •Drew Bobo is recovering from a hand injury sustained in practice.
  • •Bobo missed significant games last season due to a Lisfranc injury.
  • •Cortez Smith and Malachi Toliver are competing for the backup center position.
  • •Georgia opens the season on September 5 against Tennessee State.
  • •A Power Conference opponent awaits in week 3 at Arkansas.
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  • 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — What Kirby Smart said about injury to Georgia football center Drew Bobo
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Georgia football's Drew Bobo is dealing with another injury. With 2 and a half weeks to go before the opener, here's what Kirby Smart said on the center.

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