2025 Georgia Bulldogs Football Season Preview: Kings of the SEC

Key Players to Watch

• QB Gunner Stockton (Redshirt Junior): Stockton’s ability to manage games and utilize his mobility will be crucial. His 2024 playoff start showed poise, but consistency against SEC defenses is the next step.
• WR Dillon Bell (Senior): With 43 receptions, 466 yards, and 4 TDs in 2024, Bell is the veteran leader of a revamped receiving corps. His versatility to play multiple roles will stretch defenses.
• RB Nate Frazier (Sophomore): Frazier’s 671 rushing yards and 8 TDs in 2024 make him the lead back with Trevor Etienne’s future uncertain. His explosiveness is key to balancing the offense.
• LB C.J. Allen (Junior): With 76 tackles and an interception in 2024, Allen anchors a linebacker unit replacing Jalon Walker. His leadership will stabilize a young defense.
• CB Daylen Everette (Senior): Everette’s 9 pass deflections and 4 interceptions in 2024 make him the cornerstone of the secondary. His ability to lock down top receivers is vital.

Projected Depth Chart (as of July 2025)

Note: Depth chart projections are based on spring practice reports, returning players, and transfer additions. Subject to change during fall camp.

Offense

Defense

Special Teams

2025 Georgia Bulldogs Schedule

Based on official releases from the SEC and Georgia Athletics, the 2025 schedule features seven home games and a challenging SEC slate.

Key Games Preview

1. at Tennessee (Sept. 13)
   • Why It Matters: Georgia opens SEC play with a road test against a Tennessee team that made the 2024 College Football Playoff. The Volunteers, led by transfer QB Joey Aguilar, will test Georgia’s young defense early. This game sets the tone for the SEC slate and could spark an “existential crisis” if Georgia falters, as noted by ESPN.
   • Key Matchup: Georgia’s secondary (Everette, Robinson IV) vs. Tennessee’s receivers. Tennessee’s fast-paced offense will challenge Georgia’s new-look secondary, especially without Malaki Starks.
   • Prediction: Georgia’s talent and coaching edge prevail in a close one, 27-24.
2. vs. Alabama (Sept. 27)
   • Why It Matters: Alabama’s first trip to Athens since 2015 is a marquee matchup. Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide, coming off a 9-4 season, will lean on QB Jalen Milroe and star safety Caleb Downs. Georgia’s home-field advantage and revenge factor (after losing to Alabama in the 2024 SEC Championship) make this a playoff eliminator.
   • Key Matchup: Georgia’s offensive line vs. Alabama’s pass rush. Georgia’s retooled line must protect Stockton against a disruptive Alabama front.
   • Prediction: Georgia’s depth and home crowd lead to a 31-28 victory.
3. vs. Texas (Nov. 15)
   • Why It Matters: Texas visits Athens for the first time ever, following two Georgia wins over the Longhorns in 2024 (regular season and SEC Championship). With Arch Manning at QB for Texas, this game could be a preview of a potential SEC title rematch. A win keeps Georgia in the driver’s seat for the CFP.
   • Key Matchup: Georgia’s WRs (Bell, Thomas, Branch) vs. Texas’ secondary. Georgia’s new receiving corps must exploit Texas’ defensive backfield to open up the run game.
   • Prediction: Georgia’s physicality and home advantage secure a 34-30 win.

Season Outlook

Georgia enters 2025 with championship expectations despite significant roster turnover. Kirby Smart’s ability to reload through recruiting and the transfer portal keeps the Bulldogs among the nation’s elite. Stockton’s development, a dynamic receiving corps, and a defense bolstered by freshmen and transfers will determine if Georgia can reclaim the SEC crown and make a deep CFP run. The schedule is brutal, but with two bye weeks and seven home games, the Bulldogs are positioned for 10-2 or 11-1, with losses likely on the road at Tennessee or Auburn. A third national title under Smart remains within reach if the young roster gels quickly.