Michael Bennett injury: Torn ACL ends Georgia WR’s season

Bennett emerged from relative obscurity to become the Bulldogs’ top passing option. This season, the redshirt sophomore racked up 24 receptions for 345 yards and four touchdowns, averaging almost 70 yards per game.

The injury occurred during practice on Tuesday. The loss of Bennett may be softened by the return of Malcolm Mitchell to the wide receiving corps. The sophomore had been contributing on defense, but he is now likely to see more action on offense.

The injury occurred Tuesday in practice, just days before the team’s showdown with South Carolina. The matchup will be significant in the rankings and also for SEC positioning given that both teams are ranked in the top six programs nationally.

Bennett, a redshirt sophomore, is the team’s leading receiver with 24 catches for 345 yards and four touchdowns. He burst onto the scene after finishing 2011 with just 320 receiving yards.