# @dawgalerts on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-07-21T16:23:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Georgia Bulldogs Alerts (@dawgalerts) — https://gondola.cc/dawgalerts

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BREAKING: This morning during UGA’s SEC Media Day in Tampa, UGA head coach Kirby Smart confirmed unfortunate reports that senior running back Dante Dowdell has suffered a serious off-field injury.

“The Dante Dowdell situation is tough,” said Smart. “I don’t know when he will be back. He had an off-campus accident at home during our break. We are praying for him and his family, and we expect a full recovery, but the outlook right now is that we will wait and see. We will go day to day with him and wait and see. I hate that for him and his family, but he is a great kid. It’s been tough.”

Smart also stated that Dowdell’s injury was “serious enough that he’s gone from two hospitals”; however, he did not confirm how the injury occurred. Although this part is unconfirmed, DawgNation reports the injury was caused by a serious ATV accident. 

Dowdell transferred from Kentucky to UGA back in January. During this year’s spring game, he led all rushers and recorded 61 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 6 carries, leading many to believe he was going to make a major impact on Georgia’s offense this season. 

If this injury causes him to miss the season, he will likely be granted a fifth year of eligibility and another season to play for the Dawgs. 

I was really looking forward to seeing him play this season, and i’m very devastated to hear this news.

Praying for a speedy and healthy recovery, dante_dowdell! ❤️🙏🏻

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