The University of Georgia’s football team made a notable appearance in the College Football Playoff for the 2024 season but faced disappointment after losing to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl quarterfinals. With Carson Beck now transferred to Miami, the Dawgs look to Gunner Stockton, who has taken the reins as the starting quarterback in Athens following Beck’s injury.
As Georgia gears up to reclaim its spot at the top in 2025, fans are already discussing potential rivalries on the horizon. A key contender identified by ESPN is Alabama, the team that edged out Georgia in a thrilling game this past September. Chris Low from ESPN noted that while Nick Saban, who was 5-1 against Kirby Smart, began his retirement last season, Alabama still emerged victorious against the Bulldogs with a score of 41-34 in Tuscaloosa.
The historical context is telling; Georgia has struggled against Alabama in recent matchups, losing nine of their last ten encounters and last securing a regular season win against them back in 2007. As Georgia continues to climb the ranks under Coach Smart, another loss to head coach Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama team—especially with their upcoming home game in Athens—would be a bitter pill for Bulldogs fans.
Despite these past challenges, Georgia fans took some solace in the fact that their team made the playoffs while Alabama did not in the last season. The upcoming showdown on September 27 in Athens offers a tantalizing opportunity for Georgia to turn the tide in this long-standing rivalry.
This matchup could not only shape the Bulldogs’ season but also bolster Stockton’s confidence as he leads the team. The anticipation surrounding this game reflects the broader excitement and hopeful spirit prevalent among Bulldogs supporters as they aim for renewed success.