Earnest Greene III named Outland Trophy National Player of the Week

Georgia football offensive lineman Earnest Greene III been has been named the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week, as selected by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

Greene helped anchor an offensive line in Georgia’s 42-7 rout over No. 10 Ole Miss in Oxford. The unit helped produce 295 rushing yards while allowing only one sack.

As the winner this week, Earnest Green has been added to the Outland Trophy Watch List moving forward. Center Drew Bobo also received the honor earlier this season.

The Outland Trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s best interior lineman. Last season, Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano took home the award.

Georgia Bulldogs that have claimed the Outland Trophy include defensive tackle Bill Stanfill in 1968 and, most recently, defensive tackle Jordan Davis in 2021.

Greene, a 6-foot-4, 320-pound fifth year player from Los Angeles, Calif., was also named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against the Rebels.

Georgia’s next game is on Saturday, November 14 at home in Athens against the Missouri Tigers. The game will be televised by ABC at 3:30pm ET (Buy Tickets).

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Earnest Greene III is the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oNetgu7OOO

— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) November 10, 2026