Kirby Smart provides update on Georgia RB Dante Dowdell's injury status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart gave an update on running back Dante Dowdell, who is recovering from serious injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Dowdell has been hospitalized and is not with the team as fall camp begins. Smart indicated that there is no timeline for his return, focusing instead on Dowdell's recovery and daily activities. With Dowdell sidelined, Georgia will turn to other running backs, including Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens, during fall camp preparations.
- •Dante Dowdell was hospitalized after an ATV accident.
- •Kirby Smart stated Dowdell is improving but has no timeline for his return.
- •Georgia will rely on other running backs for fall camp.
- •Dowdell had shown promise during spring training before the accident.
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Kirby Smart updates status of seriously injured Georgia RB
"Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart provided an injury update on running back Dante Dowdell, who was hospitalized after being in an ATV accident
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