0:00 – How are you feeling physically after the Florida game and the importance of an off week?

0:31 – Having jersey retired back home

0:42 – Importance of keeping you fresh during injury

1:11 – Any feelings on why you were always hurt for awhile

1:51 – Is there a difference in winning on the road?

2:27 – Feelings that you are getting every team’s best performance?

3:09 – How have you seen Oscar Delp handle things since Brock Bowers' injury?

On how he is feeling physically after the Florida game and how big of a boost the bye week was….

“I’ve been feeling really good, even after the game. I’ve had two good days of practice here. I feel like the bye week was huge, just getting over that hump and taking the next step.”

On his experience going back to Lake Murray where they retired his jersey…

“It was awesome, just going back and feeling all the support that I have back home. I got to watch the game, see all my coaches, so it was a special night.”

On the routine that he has gotten into to keep his back fresh…

“I just try to stay on my rehab with a lot of core work, hip work, Pilates, yoga, and stuff like that. I’ve just stayed on top of it, trying not to get behind or skip a day.”

On the frustration of not playing in the beginning of the season and dealing with that back injury…

“Not being out there, not getting to play, I was definitely pissed off because I wanted to be out there and be with my guys. It was definitely frustrating at times, just because I was missing games, going through all spring and summer and then being out and not getting to play. It definitely was frustrating at times but there wasn’t anything I could do except staying focused and grounded so when my time comes, I’ll be ready.”

0:00 – How do you get to a quarterback with a quick release?

0:27 – How important was it to get Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins back?

0:55 – Jalon Walker and the team’s pass rush

1:20 – What does a week off do to a defensive line?

2:00 – What makes Malaki Starks the player that he is?

2:25 – What have you seen from Marvin Jones Jr?

2:51 – What are conversions like on how to improve on red zone defense?

3:27 – What is it like to have the constant pressure of getting every team’s best shot?

4:04 – What specifically does the team need to do better on red zone defense?

4:25 – What did you learn from Coach Thompson (high school)?

On pass rushing against Missouri...

"Since (Brady Cook) gets it out so quick, we are going to have to affect him in different ways. Whether that be hits or battered balls, we have to get him off the spot."

On how the defensive line has worked to pressure the quarterback...

"By giving us green cards and allowing us to use different tools against the offensive line to win cleaner and win faster. That is what we did."

On improving on the red zone defense...

"Those conversations are long and tireless. That is something we work at and work hard at. We take pride in our red zone defense here. This year hasn't been played to the standard. We have given up too many touchdowns in the red zone, and we constantly work to fix that."

0:00 – What is your mentality since Brock Bowers' injury?

0:42 – Is the one-handed catch routine for you?

0:57 – Any nerves heading into the last game without Brock Bowers?

1:25 – Have you seen anything special in Missouri’s defense on film?

1:49 – What did you see from Lawson Luckie?

2:20 – What were some of the messages you gave to Lawson Luckie?

2:46 – How is Brock Bowers doing and what has he been doing since getting hurt?

3:28 – Do you have more confidence after doing what you did against Florida?

4:15 – Where have you improved the most this season?

4:44 – What did you learn from the other tight ends last season?

5:38 – Is there a moment where you saw that Malaki Starks would be that guy?

On his mentality and approach the last few weeks...

"I mean I practice the same way. I've been practicing as hard as I can. It sucks having [Brock Bowers] go down and he's a huge part of our team, our offense and our locker room. I knew there was going to be more opportunities on the table for players and I just had to make every play that I had a chance to make and just keep practicing like I've been practicing."

On having any nerves going into Florida game...

"I don't think I was nervous from a nervous standpoint. Just playing, I've been getting in there all season, and I think the coaches have done well preparing all of us for situation like this to happen in case it happens. I was really excited to get out there an play just like I am every week."

On Missouri's defense...

"They are big, and they are physical. They like to move around a lot and try to stop the run game. We're going to have to play very physical and really tough. That's why we are practicing so hard every day and every week with a lot of emphasis on the run game, run fits and just moving people."

On any confidence that comes with starting at tight end against Florida...

"I mean I've always been confident in myself. It's really making other people comfortable and seeing another face in there doing something that hasn't really been seen since we've had Brock in there all the time. I've always believed in myself and been confident and I think my teammates have been as well. They've all let me know that. I think it's all outside noise."

0:00 – Getting a push rush

0:29 – What is the hardest part of learning to be an ILB and still have a push rush?

1:12 – How would you assess your play against Florida?

1:48 – Why is Georgia so hard to beat at home?

2:49 – What does it take to get to a QB like Brandy Cook on third down?

3:29 – Tell us about Damon Wilson, Jr

4:10 – Is there a sense of confidence in winning on the road?

4:53 – What makes Malaki Starks who he is away from the field?

5:53 – Did you know that the first CFP rankings come out later tonight?

6:29 – Where have you come the furthest this season as a player?

7:20 – What jersey numbers stand out to you when you watch Missouri on tape?

7:45 – Having a defense with so many weapons?

8:31 – The emphasis of special teams at Georgia

On his effort to improve the pass-rush…

“Attention to detail is very valuable. You know you walk through reps and emulate those reps, and those can come through in a game rep. I’ve been practicing that move all week and different moves all week long, and you never know when it’s going to hit. That certain moment, it was very successful.”

On his performance last weekend against Florida…

“My mindset against Florida was that I had a mission. Our mission was to go out there and dominate and do what we had to do. I had to realize it wasn’t just me out there. It was a team thing as well. Of course, it comes down to me as well. My individual assessment of my own play, I feel like I had a pretty successful game. You know rushing a passer, getting after them, doing what I do best, trying to keep it consistent.”

On what makes UGA Football so hard to beat at home…

“I say this for all people who live, you don’t let a stranger come into your house. You don’t let anybody come into your house and do what they need to do. You always protect your family. You do what you do best, and protecting your family is our team and our fanbase. You know, bring our fanbase into that as well, they bring a tremendous atmosphere for opposing people that come in here. Having that atmosphere feeds off of us as well, and that gets us pumped and energized, and we protect our house.”