Just when you thought college football couldn’t get messier, two Georgia Bulldogs freshmen are caught up in a shoplifting scandal right before the big playoff push.
Here’s the quick rundown: Bo Walker, a promising running back, and Dontrell Glover, a standout offensive lineman, were nabbed for alleged shoplifting in Athens, Georgia, mere weeks before the Bulldogs’ Sugar Bowl clash on New Year’s Day against the winner of Ole Miss versus Tulane.
This isn’t just a one-off hiccup for Georgia’s football program, which seems to be collecting legal troubles faster than trophies lately.
On Friday afternoon, Walker and Glover were hauled in on misdemeanor shoplifting charges, according to online records.
Both players were released shortly after, each posting a measly $26 bond, which hardly seems like a deterrent for athletes at a powerhouse like Georgia.
Now, let’s be fair—everyone deserves a chance to explain themselves, but this kind of behavior so close to a critical game raises eyebrows about discipline within the program.
Bo Walker, despite this misstep, has shown real talent, racking up his first three career touchdowns in a dominant 35-3 rout of Charlotte at Sanford Stadium on November 22, 2025.
He ended the regular season with 22 carries for 100 yards and those three scores across six games—numbers that suggest he’s got a bright future if he can stay out of trouble.
Dontrell Glover, meanwhile, isn’t just a benchwarmer either; the Georgia native played in 13 games this season and even snagged All-SEC freshman team honors.
But this isn’t an isolated incident for the Bulldogs, who seem to be battling more than just opponents on the field these days.
Less than a month ago, another offensive lineman, Nyier Daniels, was booted from the team after a shocking arrest involving a high-speed police chase, reaching speeds of 100 mph in a 25 mph zone and a jaw-dropping 150 mph on Interstate 85.
Daniels faced three felony charges, including fleeing from police and two counts of cruelty to children since his younger siblings were in the car, plus a slew of misdemeanors like reckless driving—hardly the kind of leadership you want in a locker room.
The university isn’t saying much, which is par for the course when progressive-leaning institutions dodge accountability. “We were informed of the charges and are currently in the process of gathering additional information,” a spokesperson told ESPN.
They followed up with, “This is a pending legal matter, and we will not have further comment at this time,” which sounds like a polite way of saying, “We’re hoping this blows over before the Sugar Bowl.
