Three Missouri Players Georgia Must Contend With

Published: November 12, 2026

Georgia returns to Sanford Stadium to face Missouri on November 14, nearly a month after its last home game. The matchup puts the Bulldogs against a Tigers team led by coach Eli Drinkwitz and ranked No. 22.

Simmons, in his first season at Missouri after transferring from Ole Miss, has thrown 18 touchdown passes and two interceptions. He briefly played against Georgia in 2024, completing five of six passes for 64 yards after Jaxson Dart was injured. Simmons was banged up late in Missouri’s recent loss to Texas, leaving his health a point to watch ahead of the game.

Lee has been Simmons’ top target, with 62 receptions for 835 yards and five touchdowns, the most catches in the SEC. He also took a hard hit late against Texas. Drinkwitz said Lee had no structural damage and was practicing during the week. Georgia coach Kirby Smart praised Lee’s competitiveness and his ability to make important catches, saying he had watched the Georgia native develop over the years.

Rodriguez has made 98 tackles, third-most in college football, along with 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. His performance against a Georgia offense coming off a strong game could be important as he seeks to strengthen his professional prospects.