Kirby Smart

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored two touchdowns against Austin Peay last Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored two touchdowns against Austin Peay last Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia to face high-powered Vols offense

No. 6 Georgia will face its first test of the season next Saturday in its SEC and road opener against No. 15 Tennessee.The Bulldogs (2-0) are coming off wins against weaker competition in Marshall and Austin Peay.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) accounted for four touchdowns in the team’s 45-7 win over Marshall on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) accounted for four touchdowns in the team’s 45-7 win over Marshall on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stockton leads Georgia past Marshall in opener

Georgia easily defeated Marshall in its season opener on Saturday, largely due to the performance of quarterback Gunner Stockton.In his first start at Sanford Stadium for the No. 4 Bulldogs, Stockton scored four touchdowns in the lopsided 45-7 victory.
Georgia is expecting cornerback Ellis Robinson IV (1) to battle for the starting spot opposite of veteran Daylen Everette this season. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia is expecting cornerback Ellis Robinson IV (1) to battle for the starting spot opposite of veteran Daylen Everette this season. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Dawgs focus on themselves ahead of opener

Georgia will get its 2025 season underway at home against non-conference opponent Marshall this week. The No. 4 Bulldogs were preparing for the Thundering Herd during practice last week.“Coaches started on Thursday, and players started on Friday.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Kirby’s kickoff

I have been monitoring the start of each season of Georgia football for almost seven decades. There was never a time when there was not a rush of adrenaline accompanying that first day of practice.Yesteryear, the players reported on Labor Day weekend.
Georgia veteran defensive back Joenel Aguero prepares to catch a pass while participating in position drills during a practice on Thursday, July 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia veteran defensive back Joenel Aguero prepares to catch a pass while participating in position drills during a practice on Thursday, July 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Smart preaches clear message at fall camp

Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart is known for his ability to prepare and motivate his teams each season.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton took the podium on Tuesday, July 15, to meet with reporters at the 2025 SEC Media Days event to discuss the upcoming season. Courtesy of UGA Athletics

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton took the podium on Tuesday, July 15, to meet with reporters at the 2025 SEC Media Days event to discuss the upcoming season. Courtesy of UGA Athletics

Stockton takes on leadership role for Dawgs

Last week, when Georgia announced that quarterback Gunner Stockton would be one of three players representing the Bulldogs at SEC Media Days, it was a bit of a shock since he hasn’t been named the starter.
Georgia transfer wide receiver Zacariah Branch (1) will be a vital contributor to the team’s offensive success this season. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia transfer wide receiver Zacariah Branch (1) will be a vital contributor to the team’s offensive success this season. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Dawgs rely on youth heading into season

Georgia football’s roster will look a bit different heading into the 2025 season after the Bulldogs lost a lot of starters and talent during the offseason, either to the NFL Draft or the transfer portal.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: The Dawgs are hot on the trail

Besides working for the Lake Oconee News and The Eatonton Messenger, I’ve been a recruiting reporter for UGASports.com, and I’m heading into my third year. Recruiting is the lifeblood of college football, and I’ve fallen in love with it over the last few years. Like this one, it’s a rewarding job.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Vince Dooley

Late in his life, as lawsuits were making the NCAA’s life more miserable than ever and paying the players was bringing about consternation for the game, the late Vince Dooley said in a casual conversation, “I am glad I coached when I did.
Gunner Stockton looks downfield to pass during G-Day. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Gunner Stockton looks downfield to pass during G-Day. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Georgia quarterbacks Gunner Stockton, Ryan Puglisi compete at G-Day

Georgia wrapped up spring practice this past Saturday with its annual G-Day scrimmage, showcasing the competition for the starting quarterback job between Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi.Both Bulldog quarterbacks struggled at times, but each also made some nice plays while under center.