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Is Nate Frazier playing today? Latest update on injured Georgia RB

The Bulldogs are preparing to play the Oklahoma Sooners in a battle of two of the SEC's best defenses. What is Georgia RB Nate Frazier's status?

Is Nate Frazier playing today? Latest update on injured Georgia RB

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier did not return during the team's 45-17 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in their recent game. As of the SEC's availability report, Frazier is currently listed as questionable for the upcoming match against the Oklahoma Sooners. If Frazier is unable to participate, Georgia may rely heavily on running back Chauncey Bowens, who has been performing well this season.

Bowens, who is coming off a three-touchdown game against Arkansas, is known for his power and has already surpassed Frazier in terms of receiving yards and receptions. However, the Bulldogs' depth chart for running backs remains uncertain with the addition of Dante Dowdell, a Kentucky transfer who sustained a serious injury during an ATV accident this offseason.

Dowdell, who was projected as Georgia's No. 3 running back, has not been able to return to action yet. The team's reliance on Nick Peal and Bo Walker, who have both accumulated 12 carries so far this season, increases as Frazier's availability remains in question. On3's Pete Nakos reported that Frazier, who is reportedly dealing with a ribs injury, is expected to play, though it remains to be seen if he will handle his typical workload.

Nate Frazier has been Georgia's top rushing back with 24 carries for 202 yards and five touchdowns this season, while Bowens has emerged as a significant threat in the passing game as well, with six receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown.

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