When Georgia tight end Brock Bowers went down with a high ankle sprain against Vanderbilt on Oct. 14, many wondered how the Bulldogs would fare without their star player and former Heisman contender. After all, the do-it-all junior had already racked up 41 catches, 567 receiving yards, 28 rushing yards and five total touchdowns through seven games.
His usage rate was among the highest in college football, with no other UGA receiver having recorded over 31 receptions or two touchdowns during that time span. He essentially won Georgia the game against Auburn and had a streak of three-straight 100+ yard receiving games going into the contest with the Commodores.