Georgia to wear black jerseys against Louisiana-Lafayette

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Georgia's black jerseys are making a comeback. Coach Kirby Smart confirmed Tuesday that Georgia will wear black jerseys for the first time

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Georgia's black jerseys are making a comeback.

Coach Kirby Smart confirmed Tuesday that Georgia will wear black jerseys for the first time since the 2008 season in Saturday's game against Louisiana-Lafayette.

Georgia also is encouraging fans to wear black to the game. The Bulldogs normally wear red jerseys for home games.

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Smart also said receiver Michael Chigbu will miss the game due to what coach Kirby Smart says is a knee injury. Chigbu has nine catches for 98 yards this season for Georgia (6-4, 4-4 Southeastern Conference).

Smart is hoping offensive guard Isaiah Wynn, who left last week's win over then-No. 8 Auburn with a sprained knee, and linebacker Natrez Patrick, who was held out with a shoulder injury, can return this week.

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