Sanford Stadium fireworks show before Georgia’s game against Tennessee on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)
Georgia
2024 Results: 11-3, 6-2 (SEC)
2025 Projection: 11-1, 7-1 (SEC)
Overview:
While they won the SEC, Georgia’s numbers were extremely down last year, and teams were able to expose them in ways we have not seen the past few years. Even Glenn Schumann said it, there was no consistency. On top of that, losing 13 players with the majority being pass rush and offensive line to the draft is a big killer. However, one thing is certain; a Kirby Smart lead team with a chip on their shoulder is going to be out for some much needed revenge.
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- Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) during Georgia’s game against Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)
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- Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) during Georgia’s game against Tennessee Tech on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Conor Dillon/UGAAA)
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- Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) during Georgia’s game against Clemson in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Conor Dillon/UGAAA)
Offense:
After taking over QB duties in the postseason, Gunner Stockton looks to be the dude in the Classic City. After some extreme lows at receiver, Georgia brought in some playmakers, such as Zachariah Branch and Noah Thomas to get the ball. Georgia lost the majority of their line to the draft, so expect guys like Drew Bobo and Earnest Greene to take a big step. Nate Frazier may just be the next big tailback to come from Georgia, and Oscar Delp and Lawson Luckie will be major receiving threats at TE. We will see how Mike Bobo manages a new look at QB and some talented skill guys at his disposal.
Defense:
The secondary will highlight this younger group. Daylen Everette, who improved extremely over the course of the year, and KJ Bolden headline the room. Some promising young guys like Daniel Harris and Ellis Robinson IV should see some quality reps. The defensive line is young, but names like Elijah Griffin and Christen Miller will be class. CJ Allen and Raylen Wilson showcase possibly one of the deepest linebacker cores in the country. Kirby Smart will have these guys ready, but he will have to play some younger guys, something he has never had to do.
Special Teams:
Peyton Woodring should be both the place and regular kicker, while Brett Thorson will be back at punter. Zachariah Branch, who was a first team All American returner at USC, will be a dangerous specialist for punts and kickoffs.
Final Thoughts:
It’s a rough schedule once again. They get the majority in Sanford Stadium, where they have the longest home win streak in America. Regardless of a daunting course, one thing is for certain; the Dawgs will be ready to take on any test to make it back to the mountaintop, and Kirby will somehow convince his guys in the red and black they’re going 7-5 to get a fire lit underneath them.
