Of the many things that went right for Georgia in Week 1 vs. Marshall, the Dawgs were able to run the ball effectively with seemingly anyone in the backfield. Not to be overlooked in the 45-7 victory over the Thundering Herd, Georgia's leading rusher on the afternoon was emerging sophomore sensation Dwight Phillips Jr. He led the way with 60 rushing yards and a touchdown on five carries for Georgia.
In the lead-up to Georgia's Week 2 game vs. the Austin Peay Governors, head coach Kirby Smart had nothing but positive things to say at the podium about his running back.