ATHENS, Ga. — Chauncey Bowens believes he is maturing in his second year at Georgia.

Coach Kirby Smart has noticed.

Bowens, a redshirt freshman, has emerged as No. 10 Georgia’s leading rusher entering Saturday night’s game at Auburn after making his first start in last week’s 35-14 win over Kentucky. Quarterback Gunner Stockton and wide receiver Dillon Bell each ran for two touchdowns but Bowens set the pace with 15 carries for 70 yards.

The hard-running Bowens earned the start after leading Georgia with 119 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 24-21 loss at Alabama on Sept. 27. Bowens entered the game following Nate Frazier’s lost fumble in the second quarter and took advantage of the opportunity.

Bowens retained his freshman eligibility after appearing in only four games in 2024, when

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