Georgia Dealt Major Injury Blow Ahead of Battle Against Texas

Texas will face its toughest test of the season on Saturday when it hosts Georgia, but the SEC titan will be without one of its best players. Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. has missed the last two games with a foot injury, and according to a report on Tuesday, he'll remain out on Saturday.

Mondon suffered a foot injury last season and has been dealing with complications since the start of this campaign. He last played on September 28 against Alabama, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to the field.

A top prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft, Mondon is a former five-star recruit named to the Second-Team All-SEC last year. Mondon finished with 68 total tackles and three sacks last season. He had 17 tackles through four games this year.

Georgia still has a front seven loaded with talent, even without Mondon, and Texas' offensive line will need to be at its best on Saturday against one of the most talented defensive fronts in the country.

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