Georgia football announces 2025 homecoming game
Georgia plays Kentucky the week after hosting Alabama at night on Sept. 27, so the Kentucky game could be a bit of a trap game. Kentucky always plays physical and usually challenges Georgia to close game, but has not managed to beat the Bulldogs during the Kirby Smart era. Georgia has won 15 straight games over the Wildcats.
Georgia is 8-1 in homecoming games during the Kirby Smart era. The Bulldogs have won eight consecutive homecoming games dating back to the 2016 game against Vanderbilt.
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