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Georgia Bulldogs special teams coordinator Scott Cochran steps away due to health issues

Georgia special teams coordinator Scott Cochran is stepping away from the program because of health issues, coach Kirby Smart said Sunday.

Former Florida and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp, a senior defensive analyst with Georgia, will step in during Cochran's absence, a source told ESPN's Mark Schlabach.

"Coach Cochran is currently dealing with health issues and is taking time to prioritize his mental health and well-being," Smart said in a prepared statement. "We fully support him as he takes this time to focus on his well-being."

It's unclear how long Cochran, 42, will be away from the team, or what his long-term future with the program will be, a source told ESPN.