Georgia has announced its captains for its Week 8 showdown against No. 1 Texas.
The Bulldogs will be led by quarterback Carson Beck, running back Trevor Etienne, linebacker Jalon Walker and defensive back Malaki Starks.
Here’s the official announcement:
𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 – Texas#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/l8XUqwFqqg
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) October 19, 2024
Beck is in his second full season as Georgia’s starting quarterback. He’s had an up-and-down season along with the rest of Georgia’s offense, but he is averaging over 300 passing yards per game for the first time in his career. Beck also has a 15-to-5 TD-to-INT ratio.
Etienne is in his first season with Georgia after transferring in from Florida this past offseason. He enters this game as UGA’s leading rusher with 335 yards and 4 touchdowns on the season.
This is Walker’s third season as a key member of Georgia’s defense. He’s already accounted for 22 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks so far in 2024.
Starks is Georgia’s leading tackler so far this season with 32. He also has 2 tackles for loss and 1 interception on the year.
Georgia is looking to avoid its second SEC loss of the season. Georgia is just 1-4 all-time against the Longhorns. UGA’s last win in this series came way back in 1984.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday night.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
