🏈 Georgia Bulldogs – 2025 Season Preview

Preview

📍 Conference: SEC🏟️ Home Field: Sanford Stadium👔 Head Coach: Kirby Smart (10th season)

📝 Preseason Projections

• USA Today: Bulldogs projected 10–2 (6–2 SEC), still firmly in the national title conversation.

• ESPN FPI: Ranked #2 in SEC, ~9.6 wins, and 20.8% conference title chance.

• National Buzz: Analysts project Georgia to remain a CFP contender despite a youth movement at key positions.

🔥 Players to Watch

• Ryan Puglisi (QB): Confident young QB battling for reps and pushing Gunnar Stockton for the starting spot.

• Gunnar Stockton (QB): Expected starter; leadership and decision-making will be critical to Georgia’s success.

• Luther Burden III (WR): Dynamic playmaker and proven SEC standout.

• Zachariah Branch (WR): Explosive transfer who brings elite speed to the Bulldogs’ offense.

• Josh McCray (RB): Power back transfer poised to add toughness and versatility in the run game.

🏆 Strengths & Challenges

Strengths:

• Dynamic receiver corps featuring Burden III and Branch adds explosive playmaking.

• Deep backfield led by McCray balances the offensive attack.

• Veteran leadership on defense provides a stable foundation.

Challenges:

• Quarterback transition from Carson Beck to Stockton or Puglisi will define early-season results.

• Secondary depth is young, with rising stars like Ellis Robinson IV stepping up.

• A tough 2025 schedule includes heavyweights Texas, Alabama, and LSU.

📈 Season Outlook

Georgia is in reload mode, not rebuild mode. With elite recruiting, experienced leadership on defense, and new playmakers at WR and RB, the Bulldogs are once again primed for a playoff push. If Stockton and Puglisi settle quickly, Georgia is a favorite to play in the SEC Championship.