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Georgia transfer makes All-Mountain West first-team
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Former Georgia Bulldogs safety Jake Pope appears to have found his groove. Pope, who began his career with the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2022-2023, appeared in four games with Georgia in 2024 in primarily a special teams role.
Prior to last season, Pope transferred to the UNLV Rebels , where he enjoyed a breakout campaign with UNLV. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound safety recorded 80 tackles , 1 1/2 sacks and an interception for the Rebels.
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Ahead of the 2026 season, Pope has been named to the preseason all-conference team for the Mountain West Conference. Pope is one of four defensive backs on the first-team.
In 2025, Pope and UNLV lost to Boise State in the Mountain West Championship. The Rebels were in the mix to get a College Football Playoff bid as the best Group of Five team before their loss to Boise State . UNLV, who is coached by former Florida Gators coach Dan Mullen, lost to Ohio in the Frisco Bowl.
Pope is one of several Georgia transfers to earn preseason all-conference honors. Miami pass rusher Damon Wilson and Syracuse defensive back Chris Peal both earned All-ACC recognition. Oregon defensive tackle Bear Alexander was named honorable mention all-Big Ten.
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