Georgia football continues to dominate the SEC. Last Saturday, the Bulldogs extended their win streak to four games, defeating the Texas Longhorns in a 22-19 overtime thriller at the SEC Championship game in Atlanta. Despite losing two regular season games for the first time since 2020, Georgia fought back to secure a spot in the SEC title game, marking their third College Football Playoff appearance in four years. Yet, even with their success, Kirby Smart’s team hasn’t been immune to the transfer portal in the era of player empowerment and NIL.
As Georgia punched its ticket to a fourth College Football Playoff, four players had entered the transfer portal, or at least planned to. However, on Tuesday, after freshman wide receiver Nitro Tuggle announced his intention to enter the portal on Monday, he reversed his decision and chose to remain with the program. Tuggle, a former four-star recruit who saw some playing time as a true freshman, had earned partial playing time, and his decision to stay thrilled Georgia fans, who celebrated on social media.
Georgia Football Fans Thrilled by Freshman WR’s Return
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Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle runs after the catch against Tennessee on Nov. 16, 2024 (Photo by Dale Zanine-Imagn Image) (Georgia Bulldogs football UGA)
NEWS: Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle, who announced he was entering the transfer portal yesterday, has decided to stay in Athens.
Although Georgia football will compete for the national title in 2024, they are not immune to the transfer portal. As of Tuesday, wide receiver Michael Jackson III, cornerback Julian Humphrey, and safety David Daniel-Sisavanh have all decided to enter the portal. However, Nitro Tuggle, initially planning to transfer on Monday, will not be joining them. On Tuesday, Tuggle posted on Twitter to announce that he would remain with the team.
Tuggle, a four-star recruit from the class of 2024, had offers from several schools, including Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Michigan
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