Bolden’s Return Gives Georgia’s Defense a Lift
Georgia safety KJ Bolden returned from injury and made six tackles in the Bulldogs’ 27-8 win over Florida, drawing praise from coach Kirby Smart. Georgia next faces Ole Miss in Oxford this weekend.
On November 3, Georgia’s defense was coming off a forceful performance against Florida, a 27-8 victory in which the Bulldogs forced turnovers and intercepted three passes. Safety KJ Bolden, back from injury, contributed six tackles over four quarters, though he did not record an interception.
Coach Kirby Smart praised Bolden’s physical play and said the safety had wanted to play despite not being required to. Smart called him a “warrior” and pointed to his toughness and competitiveness. Bolden, a captain in Georgia’s secondary, is eligible for the NFL draft after this season.
Georgia’s next game is against Ole Miss in Oxford this weekend. Smart highlighted Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’s accuracy, quick release, decision-making and ability to anticipate openings. Georgia had difficulty containing Chambliss in last season’s Sugar Bowl, and Bolden and the Bulldogs’ defense will face him again in their upcoming matchup.