Georgia vs Texas football injury report: List of players injured ahead of Week 8 showdown

The injury report is always a factor in games, even in anticipated matchups between top-tier teams. On Saturday, the No. 1 Texas Longhorns (6-0, 2-0 SEC) will host the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1) in a matchup that could have huge implications for the playoff picture.

Georgia is coming off a 41-31 win over Mississippi State and has won its past two games after losing a tight 41-34 game against Alabama on Sept. 28. Texas is undefeated through the first half of the season. The Longhorns defeated Oklahoma 34-3 in the Red River Rivalry game last Saturday.

Georgia football injury report

Georgia enters this game with a handful of players dealing with injuries. However, there have not been many changes to its injury report from the one released earlier in the week.

Tate Ratledge

Offensive lineman Tate Ratledge suffered an ankle injury in Week 3, which required tightrope surgery. Kirby Smart provided a positive update this week, telling reporters he is running and improving. He is listed as questionable for the game against Texas.

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye

Defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye is the only change to the injury report from earlier in the week. He is now listed as out.

Jared Wilson

Offensive lineman Jared Wilson has missed the past two games with a foot injury. However, Kirby Smart had this to say about Wilson:

"Jared's been practicing. Seems to be doing more the last two days than he has in previous weeks. That's good, and he repped out there today."

He has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game.

Texas football injury report

Texas is healthier than in previous weeks but still has a few key injuries.

Isaiah Bond

Wide receiver Isaiah Bond has been upgraded to probable for this week's game against Georgia. He suffered an ankle injury against Oklahoma, returned to the game, aggravated it and was unable to return.

Derek Williams

Safety Derek Williams suffered a season-ending injury against the Sooners on Saturday and will not be available against Georgia. The type of injury has not been reported.

CJ Baxter

Running back CJ Baxter has been out for the season with a knee injury since the summer. He had surgery to repair his knee and is expected to return to the team for the 2025 season.