UGA football coach Kirby Smart provides update on RB James Cook’s status for Sugar Bowl

Georgia football running back James Cook was arrested earlier in the month for driving without a valid license and carrying an open container of alcohol, per the Athens-Clarke County Police.

However, head coach Kirby Smart confirmed the sophomore running back can play against Baylor in the Sugar Bowl, after touching down in the Big Easy on Friday.

James Cook is cleared to play in the Sugar Bowl despite his arrest earlier this month. Smart said Cook passed a marijuana test.

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Cook will give the Bulldogs some much needed talent at running back for the game, with senior Brian Herrien likely out and junior D’Andre Swift’s status also up in the air.

UGA Wire will provide you with more updates as we get them.