Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) ranked ninth in the nation return home Saturday afternoon in Sanford Stadium to face the Colorado Buffaloes (0-3). This is the first matchup between Georgia and Colorado.
Georgia head coach Mark Richt is 22-2 against non-conference opponents as a head coach.
Colorado coach Dan Hawkins is the first coach to bring two different teams into Sanford Stadium in consecutive seasons. Hawkins' Boise State Broncos lost 48-13
to open the 2005 season for Georgia. Dawgs against the Big XII Georgia is 10-7 all-time against opponents from the Big XII. The last time Georgia played a Big XII opponent was, 15-12 win over Texas Tech in Athens during the 1996 season.
Henderson and Massaquoi ready for action
Sophomore wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi will start against the Buffaloes after sitting out the UAB game with a hamstring injury.
Junior wide receiver Mikey Henderson will play for the first time since the opening game against Western Kentucky Saturday. Henderson's hamstring has healed, but the coaches will probably not let him return punts against Colorado.
Raley probably out for Colorado
Senior wide receiver Mario Raley will not play Saturday because of an elbow bursa sac injury. Raley will dress, but he will be a game time decision if he plays.
Freshman Kris Durham and redshirt sophomore Demiko Goodman will fill in for Raley as the "Y" receiver and backup split end.
Turner and Gant out for Colorado
Senior offensive tackle Michael Turner will not play Saturday due to his ankle sprain. Turner is still in a protective boot and may be able to play against Ole Miss next week.
Despite his best efforts, senior defensive tackle Ray Gant will not play in the Colorado game due to a mid-foot sprain. He is expected back for the Colorado game next week.
Team Captains
The captains for the Colorado game for Georgia are senior center Nick Jones, senior defensive end Quentin Moses, senior punter Gordon Ely-Kelso, and senior linebacker Tony Taylor.
The Honorary captain is former halfback Fred Barber Jr. who played for Georgia from 1962-64.
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