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Georgia football schedule with the season just one month away!
Georgia Bulldogs fans, we are almost there! Georgia kicks off the 2025 college football season just one month from today! The Bulldogs open the 2025 season against the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday, Aug. 30. While Marshall may not be the most exciting season opener, college football will be back and this Georgia team has a ton of interesting storylines entering Week 1. The Dawgs are breaking in a new starting quarterback in Gunner Stockton. Georgia is leaning on a combination of young players and transfers to rebuild after having 13 players selected in the 2025 NFL draft (second-most of any college football program). The 2025 edition of Georgia opens the season against two non-Power Four opponents, which will give Georgia plenty of time to gel. We'll find out a lot about Georgia in Week 3 when the Bulldogs travel to play the Tennessee Volunteers in their SEC opener. Georgia football's 2025 schedule Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN): Marshall Thundering Herd (home) Sept. 6 at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+/SEC Network+): Austin Peay Governors (home) Sept. 13 at 3:30 p.m. (ABC): Tennessee Volunteers (away) Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. (ABC): Alabama Crimson Tide (home) Oct. 4 at noon (ABC or ESPN): Kentucky Wildcats (home) Oct. 11 at night: Auburn Tigers (away) Oct. 18 at flex kickoff time: Ole Miss Rebels (home) Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. (ABC): Florida Gators (neutral in Jacksonville, Florida) Nov. 8 at noon (ABC or ESPN): Mississippi State Bulldogs (away) Nov. 15 at flex kickoff time: Texas Longhorns (home) Nov. 22 at 12:45 p.m. (SEC Network): Charlotte 49ers (home) Nov. 28 at 3:30 p.m. (ABC): Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (neutral in Atlanta, Georgia) This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: UGA football's 2025 schedule with the season one month away!
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5 days ago
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ESPN names their biggest 'what-ifs' for Georgia football in 2025
ESPN's Bill Connelly views the Georgia Bulldogs as a championship contender for this upcoming season, but there are some concerns for UGA that makes Connelly question if the Bulldogs can reclaim the title like they did in 2021 and 2022. What are ESPN's biggest questions about Georgia entering the 2025 season? Gunner Stockton's Performance Head coach Kirby Smart brought Gunner Stockton to SEC media days and to the surprise of the college football world. Stockton started one game last year and much of the media still projects that there will be a quarterback battle in Athens, but it appears Stockton has a leg up in the competition over Ryan Puglisi. In Stockton's first start he performed well himself unfortunately he took four sacks, including a game-turning strip sack against Notre Dame, but that was one of the toughest situations possible for a quarterback. Stockton's receivers were dropping and offensive line play was nonexistent during most of the game against an elite Notre Dame defensive. Stockton has an entire offseason to prep to prove himself as a reliable starter to play complementary football. Wide Receiver Corps Improving Last year, the wide receiver group had drop issues and finished with 36 drops (most in the nation). There were times when the group could not create separation from the opposing secondary. This season, the veteran group consists of Dillon Bell, London Humphreys and Colbie Young, and Texas A&M transfer Noah Thomas is a potential big-play target. The media is high on Zachariah Branch, a former USC star, that caught the attention of the college world as a freshman return man in 2023. However, he only had 823 receiving yards and three scores in two seasons. He needs to find a way to increase his production to match his talent level. Expect freshmen Tayln Taylor and CJ Wiley to get some playing time as well. The eyes will be on this group if they can improve and be difference makers for first-year starter quarterback Gunner Stockton. Can the trenches on both sides improve? Kirby Smart is going to put out a smart and absurdly physical defense. A lack of disruption up front, the defense ranked ninth last season, their worst showing since 2017. And now, of the 11 players in the front seven who saw at least 200 snaps last season, eight are gone. There will be a lot of eyes on defensive lineman Christen Miller, who is looked at as a leader, and now No. 1 DL Elijah Griffin had a fantastic spring and is being compared to Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion Jalen Carter. Meanwhile, the offensive line faces a major challenge after losing four starters, including two All-American guards. Four players with previous starting experience are back and the unit is stocked with former four- and five-star recruits, replacing that much production and experience will be difficult. This is especially notable given that both the offensive and defensive fronts were not as dominant last season as they have been in the past. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads!
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6 days ago
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Georgia QB Gunner Stockton's rating in College Football 26
EA Sports' College Football 26 video game released earlier this month on July 10. The Georgia Bulldogs are a team that is highly rated as one of the top 10 rated teams in the game at 87 overall. Georgia's most notable player in College Football 26, like just about any football video game, has to starting quarterback Gunner Stockton, who is an 82 overall upon the first release of the game. An underrated part of his football ability is his athleticism, but EA Sports made sure that it didn't fly under the radar with his speed being an 81 while his acceleration is an 86. Stockton has the mobility to frustrate opponents. Stockton's throwing ratings are is impressive. He has a 92 throw power and did show his arm strength in the Notre Dame game with him pushing the ball down field vertically. His accuracy that could improve throughout the year in the game if he displays it in real time in his first full season as the starting quarterback at Georgia. Stockton's ratings for accuracy are 85 short, 86 medium, and 79 deep accuracy. His toughness is highly rated but could have been improved to start where it is at a 90. The famous hit he took in the SEC championship against Texas is still talked about to this day. Stockton hopping right back up after he took a massive hit and shows he could at least have a 95 rating for toughness. Stockton has a solid rating, but he is not ranked among Georgia's top 10 players in the popular video game. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads for additionally Georgia football coverage and analysis! This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: What is Gunner Stockton's rating in College Football 26?
USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton's rating in College Football 26
EA Sports' College Football 26 video game released earlier this month on July 10. The Georgia Bulldogs are a team that is highly rated as one of the top 10 rated teams in the game at 87 overall. Georgia's most notable player in College Football 26, like just about any football video game, has to starting quarterback Gunner Stockton, who is an 82 overall upon the first release of the game. An underrated part of his football ability is his athleticism, but EA Sports made sure that it didn't fly under the radar with his speed being an 81 while his acceleration is an 86. Stockton has the mobility to frustrate opponents. Stockton's throwing ratings are is impressive. He has a 92 throw power and did show his arm strength in the Notre Dame game with him pushing the ball down field vertically. His accuracy that could improve throughout the year in the game if he displays it in real time in his first full season as the starting quarterback at Georgia. Stockton's ratings for accuracy are 85 short, 86 medium, and 79 deep accuracy. His toughness is highly rated but could have been improved to start where it is at a 90. The famous hit he took in the SEC championship against Texas is still talked about to this day. Stockton hopping right back up after he took a massive hit and shows he could at least have a 95 rating for toughness. Stockton has a solid rating, but he is not ranked among Georgia's top 10 players in the popular video game. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads for additionally Georgia football coverage and analysis!
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6 days ago
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Former SEC QB thinks Georgia's Gunner Stockton is being underestimated
Even though Georgia Bulldogs projected started quarterback Gunner Stockton has drawn doubters this offseason, one notable person at the SEC media days believes he is being overscrutinized. SEC Network analyst and former Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jordan Rodgers offered words that can leave Georgia fans hopeful. "I just think people are really underestimating how talented Gunner Stockton actually is," Rodgers said. "Probably because he sat behind Carson Beck who is one of the most gifted throwers in the country. Like he is a dual-threat guy, he is a legitimate threat to run the football. And I think in that Sugar Bowl, he played good enough to win that game. His offensive line couldn't block anybody, his receivers let him down over and over again. He continued, under pressure, to work the ball in tight windows. I think a lot of people are overlooking just how good Gunner Stockton is." In his first collegiate start, after replacing the injured Carson Beck after the SEC championship game, Stockton delivered a strong performance against Notre Dame, throwing for 234 yards and a touchdown while completing 62.5% of his passes. With a full season ahead, Stockton has a chance to make sure his doubters were wrong and prove people like Jordan Rodgers right. Stockton will have a couple of weeks to adjust to starting. He'll play a pair of non-Power Four opponents to start the season before playing at Tennessee in Week 3. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads for more UGA football coverage! This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Former SEC QB thinks Gunner Stockton is underrated
