Dennis Uzochukwu, a 2025 offensive lineman, has announced his commitment to play football for Georgia.

As early national signing day approaches, the Georgia Bulldogs are solidifying their 2025 recruiting class, recently adding Uzochukwu to their roster. Initially committed to Georgia State, Uzochukwu is now pledged to Georgia.

Ranked as a three-star prospect, Uzochukwu is listed as the 540th-best player nationally, the 42nd-best offensive tackle, and the 70th-ranked player in Georgia, according to composite rankings. Georgia extended its offer to Uzochukwu earlier in November, though it appears the agreement is not yet finalized. Ole Miss had also shown interest in the Peachtree Ridge prospect earlier in the recruitment process.

This addition further bolsters Georgia’s 2025 football recruiting commitments.

Here’s a paraphrased list of Georgia’s 2025 football commits by position:

• Tight Ends (TE): Elyiss Williams, Ethan Barbour
• Quarterback (QB): Ryan Montgomery
• Running Backs (RB): Bo Walker, Ousmane Kromah
• Wide Receivers (WR): Thomas Blackshear, Talyn Taylor, Tyler Williams, Landon Roldan, CJ Wiley
• Offensive Line (OL): Mason Short, Cortez Smith, Juan Gaston, Dennis Uzochukwu
• Interior Offensive Line (IOL): Dontrell Glover
• Defensive Line (DL): JJ Hanne, Elijah Griffin
• Edge Rushers (EDGE): Darren Ikinnagbon, Isaiah Gibson, Chase Linton
• Linebacker (LB): Zayden Walker
• Defensive Backs (DB): Todd Robinson, Dominick Kelly, Jontae Gilbert
• Safeties (S): Jaylan Morgan, Rasean Dinkins

This list highlights Georgia’s diverse and promising recruiting class.

All the information you require on Georgia Tech’s matchup with No. 7 Georgia.

Everyone in the state agrees that the Georgia Bulldogs have dominated the recent history of the rivalry known as Clean Old-Fashioned Hate, even though the schools cannot agree on whether this year’s meeting is the 118th or the 116th. Since a 2001 triumph that ended the Yellow Jackets’ brief three-game run, Georgia has won 19 of its last 22 meetings with Georgia Tech. In the last 22 years, Tech has only won three times: in 2008, 2014, and 2016.

The Bulldogs, who are 9-2 and ranked eighth in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings, will play Tech in an attempt to win seven straight games, which is the longest the program has had since 1991–97. Due to COVID-19, the two programs did not perform in 2020. As of right now, UGA has won six straight games, outscoring Tech 41.3-12 on average.

Both of Tech’s previous series victories, in 2016 and 2014, took place in Athens. On U.S. 29/Georgia 316, the Jackets have won 15 of their last 48 eastbound trips and drawn one. ADVICE FOR THE GEORGIA-GEORGIA TECH GAME THIS FRIDAY

Start time: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Sanford Stadium, which can hold 93,033 people ABC on TV Using the WatchESPN app to stream At kickoff, the temperature was 39 degrees with no risk of rain.

GEORGIA-GEORGIA TECH STORIES TO COME Georgia Tech is the epitome of Clean Old-Fashioned Hatred and all that, so yes, Tech-Georgia is Bobo vs Faulkner. However, the situation is very different for the people whose livelihoods are most directly impacted by the outcome of this in-state competition.

Their last names are identical to those of the offensive coordinators at Georgia and Tech, respectively, so you’d be correct to know them. In reality, they are best friends and the sons of Buster Faulkner and Mike Bobo. Almost all Georgia Tech supporters would find it confusing and perhaps heretical when a Tech fan also supports Georgia.

Craig Topple is a devoted Yellow Jackets supporter and proud Tech alumnus. However, he has also reached a point in his life where he still has affection for the Georgia Bulldogs, who are 49 years old. “One of my lines is, I cheer for the Dawgs 364 days of the year,” Topple told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, referring to the one exception—this year’s Georgia-Georgia Tech game, which is Saturday.

Remarkably, Topple’s Tech diploma did not catch fire when he said those words.

The Jackets want to end their losing run at last: Jordan Williams, who was up in Gainesville, was aware of the intense animosity between Georgia Tech and Georgia football fans. However, he claimed that he didn’t realize how deeply the animosity between Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets lingered until much later. During his “Welcome to Clean Old-Fashioned Hate” moment on Tuesday, he remarked, “Probably the first time I heard somebody bark.”

When it comes to the UGA-Tech rivalry, Williams, who will tie Roddy Jones’ record of 52 career starts at Tech when he plays No. 7 Georgia at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Sanford Stadium, is similar to many of the Jackets on the 2024 roster: Many of them were aware of it as children before they truly understood it as Ramblin’ Wreck members.

A major factor in the 2024 season for Georgia Tech is its strengthened defense. While much attention centers on whether the Yellow Jackets’ offense will continue utilizing a two-quarterback system for a third straight game as they prepare for their season finale against their biggest rival, the defense’s remarkable improvement has been pivotal.

Without the defense’s strong performance, Georgia Tech (7-4) wouldn’t find itself tied for fourth place in the ACC, aiming for an eight-win regular season, and securing bowl eligibility for the second year in a row.

As NC State quarterback C.J. Bailey attempted a quick forward pass to KC Concepcion, the ball was bobbled, creating an opportunity for Lightsey. Sprinting into the backfield at just the right moment, Lightsey seized the ball after it deflected off Bailey and soared into the air, securing it for a 21-yard pick-six.

Meanwhile, on Monday, it was revealed that the Bulldogs hadn’t even considered this scenario over the weekend. Back in Athens, the Georgia Tech quarterback received a warm reception from students chanting “Phi-lo! Phi-lo!” to celebrate Tech’s dramatic 30-29 victory over North Carolina State. Aaron Philo’s exit from the field felt more like an early Friday morning celebration than a late Thursday night departure.

On Monday, it was revealed that the Bulldogs hadn’t even considered the possibility over the weekend. Back in Athens, Georgia Tech’s quarterback received a hero’s welcome as students chanted “Phi-lo! Phi-lo!” to celebrate the team’s exhilarating 30-29 win over North Carolina State. Aaron Philo’s departure from the field felt more like a Friday morning celebration than a late Thursday night farewell.

When Philo heard his name echoed, he stated, “It’s obviously a good feeling,” as he headed toward the team tunnel at Bobby Dodd Stadium. However, the rest of the team is necessary for that to occur. Without the other members of the team, we cannot win. The defense went out there and performed what they were supposed to do. And the entire offense went out there and performed their duties. Since it was genuinely a joint effort, I am unable to claim credit for it.”

The Bulldogs are now ranked sixth in the College Football Playoffs: Georgia kept up its gradual ascent in the College Football Playoff standings.

The most recent selection committee announcement, which was made approximately 30 minutes after basketball games on Tuesday night on ESPN, saw the Bulldogs (9-2) drop back to No. 7. The committee’s message for Georgia was that in order to have any chance of returning to their previous level, they needed to defeat Georgia Tech (7-4) on Friday night and then win the SEC Championship game on December 7.

Coach’s top pick: Brent Key would be quite happy if Georgia Tech defeated No. 7 Georgia in a number of ways.

Key, Tech’s second-year coach, stands to earn a $100,000 incentive for the team’s eighth regular-season victory, which is not dependent on defeating the team’s most formidable opponent. Given that the Yellow Jackets (7-4) are bowl eligible, Key is already eligible to receive a bonus of $50,000.

The third-best team Tech will have faced is UGA: The regular season, which started almost three months ago, comes to a dramatic end on Friday as Georgia Tech travels to Athens to play its most formidable opponent. Can the Yellow Jackets win another big game to close off 2024?

At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Tech (7-4) will play No. 6 Georgia, its third top-10 opponent of the season, at Sanford Stadium. It has already overcome two such tests, defeating No. 4 Miami 28-23 at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 9 and No. 10 Florida State 24-21 in Dublin, Ireland, on August 24.

RBU is hurting: for the sixth consecutive game, Georgia is predicted to be shorthanded at running back. Roderick Robinson (toe) has been out all year, Branson Robinson (knee) has been out since October 12, and starter Trevor Etienne (ribs) has missed the previous two games and half of the Ole Miss match. All three are deemed doubtful for Friday’s game, despite the fact that each has returned to the practice field.

Freshman Nate Frazier’s performance has allowed the Bulldogs to absorb the losses. Frazier, a 4-star prospect from Compton, California, has set five career highs this season in either rushing yards or carries. With 136 yards on 21 carries and three touchdowns against UMass last Saturday, he set season-highs in those categories. Frazier has been assisted by freshman Chauncey Bowens and junior walkon Cash Jones.