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Dusty Dvoracek highlights Georgia standout among Week 10’s ‘dominant defenders
By Rolando Rosa
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Anchored by its dominant defense, Georgia took down previously undefeated Tennessee last weekend. Dusty Dvoracek included a Georgia standout in his Dominant Defenders for Week 10.
Dvoracek selected Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter for his efforts in the 27-13 home victory.
The @NDFootball Defense shined in a huge win over Clemson and @BMoe_21 led the way earning him the Week 10 winner of @DustyDvoracek's 3D Award!@Jaylanfxrd, @breadmanjalen, @mikebarrett_MB1 and @CalHaladay28 round out the top 5! #DDSXM pic.twitter.com/LFCUapg5lO
— College Sports on SiriusXM (@SXMCollege) November 8, 2022
The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Carter amassed a sack and had 2 forced fumbles against Tennessee. The junior out of Apopka, FL has 7 solo tackles on the season. For his career, Carter has tallied 61 total tackles and 4 sacks.
Georgia has been excellent on defense this season. Georgia hasn’t given up more than 22 points in any conference contest this season. 6 times this season Georgia has allowed 13 points or less, as well as 2 shutouts vs. Samford, and Vanderbilt.
Linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson is tops for Georgia with 42 total tackles and 3 sacks. Defensive back Malaki Starks is runner-up for Georgia with 40 total tackles and tied with 2 interceptions.
No. 1 Georgia is striving for a 10-0 mark when they head to Mississippi State on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN. Georgia has a 19-6 against Mississippi State in the all-time series. Georgia has 3 consecutive wins against Mississippi State.
