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Is Issac Smith playing? Final injury report for Mississippi State vs Georgia

Finaly injury report for the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs the Georgia Bulldogs, featuring updates on Isaac Smith and Albert Reese IV.
ByAndrew Miller|
Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball as Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Isaac Smith (2) makes the tackle during overtime at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball as Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Isaac Smith (2) makes the tackle during overtime at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Mississippi State football, 5-4 overall and 1-4 in the SEC, hosts the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs, 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the SEC, in Starkville Saturday morning. According to the final injury report for the matchup, it will be a "Game Time Decision" for one of Mississippi State's top players.

Safety Isaac Smith a Game Time Decision for Mississippi State vs Georgia

We're still waiting to see whether or not the Bulldogs will have the leader of their defense on Saturday. Safety Isaac Smith is considered a "Game Time Decision" for Mississippi State. The SEC's leading tackler in 2024, Smith is coming off his best game of the 2025 season, recording 11 tackles against Arkansas as well as a pass deflection. His presence would be key against Georgia, as he'd play a big role in limiting UGA's dangerous rushing attack and covering UGA's leading receiver Zachariah Branch. State is otherwise healthy at the safety position, and if Smith can't go, Jr. Tony Mitchell will step in.

Mississippi State still without right tackle Albert Reese IV vs Georgia

Mississippi State will once again have to find ways to produce on offense with their top offensive lineman sidelined. Right tackle Albert Reese IV is out for the second-straight week against Georgia. There has been a notable drop-off in State's offensive line performance when Reese IV is out of the lineup. That's especially true for State's rushing attack, which is already facing a major test against a Georgia run defense that's one of the SEC's best. With Reese IV out of the lineup, So. Jayvin James will step in at right tackle while RS Fr. Jimothy Lewis takes his spot at left tackle.

Full injury report for the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs the Georgia Bulldogs

Here's a look at the full injury report for both teams going into Saturday's matchup...

Mississippi State

OUT: CB Jett Jefferson, DL Will Whitson (OFY), OL Brennan Smith, OL Blake Steen (OFY), OL Albert Reese IV

GAME TIME DECISION: S Issac Smith

Georgia

OUT: WR Colbie Young, TE Ethan Barbour, WR Talyn Taylor, DB Kyron Jones, DL Jordan Hall

GAME TIME DECISION: DB Demello Jones

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