# Georgia Defense Still Elite

> Georgia's defense remains one of college football's best despite recent struggles.
- Title: Georgia Defense Still Elite · Georgia Bulldogs On SI
- Summary: Georgia's defense remains one of college football's best despite recent struggles. Georgia's defense is still elite despite giving up touchdowns against…
- Keywords: georgia, bulldogs, seahawks, nfl, college football, defense, alabama, auburn, byrum brown, chris nimrod, keshaun singleton, demello jones
- Source: Georgia Bulldogs On SI — https://si.com/college/georgia/should-we-now-question-or-is-georgia-football-s-defense-still-elite-01m5fe45yach
- Published: 2026-10-22T12:56:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: georgia, bulldogs, seahawks, nfl, college football, defense, alabama, auburn, byrum brown, chris nimrod, keshaun singleton, demello jones
## Georgia defense elite
Georgia football defense was touted as one of the best in college football coming into the season.
## Dominating early games
Georgia dominated Arkansas, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt before facing Alabama.
## Auburn challenge
Auburn's run-heavy offense with Byrum Brown beat Georgia's defense in the trenches.
## Key touchdown plays
Georgia gave up two touchdowns against Auburn: a 24-yard pass to Chas Nimrod and a touchdown run from EJ Crowell.
## Smart's defense comments
Smart said red-zone defense is the biggest frustration despite strong stats and sacks.
## Missed tackles issue
Georgia's defense has high missed tackles and wants to improve tackling in the red zone.
## Recent defensive struggles
Georgia gave up touchdowns against Alabama and Auburn despite strong early season performance.
## Defense still elite
Georgia's defense remains one of college football's best despite recent struggles.
## Bounce back expected
Georgia defense expected to bounce back against the Gators in two weeks.
## Key takeaway

Georgia's defense is still elite despite giving up touchdowns against Auburn and Alabama.