Kirby Smart

Georgia outside linebacker MJ Sherman (8) during the Bulldogs’ game against Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia outside linebacker MJ Sherman (8) during the Bulldogs’ game against Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Bulldogs to host Commodores after reclaiming No. 1

ATHENS -- A combination of a dominant Georgia performance against the Auburn Tigers and a host of other underwhelming games around college football last Saturday propelled the Bulldogs back to being the top-ranked team in the country.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) and wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) will be looked upon to get the offense back on track after three sluggish starts. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) and wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) will be looked upon to get the offense back on track after three sluggish starts. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

Smart: ‘We did not play well’

Top-ranked Georgia got a taste of reality Saturday on Faurot Field at Mizzou’s Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs competed in a four-quarter clash with Missouri and came out on top with a 26-22 victory. But the Tigers led Georgia until late in the contest.
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against Auburn at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL., on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against Auburn at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL., on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles)

Bulldogs prepare for ‘Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry’

The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry renews itself for the 126th time this Saturday, as No. 2 Georgia (5-0, 2-0 SEC) will host Auburn (3-2, 1-1 SEC) at Sanford Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on CBS.
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

Georgia defeats Golden Flashes in ugly win

Georgia’s matchup with Kent State didn’t go as planned; however, the No. 1 Bulldogs still defeated the Golden Flashes 39-22 Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Kent State (1-3) played well and kept Georgia (4-0, 1-0 SEC) off balance in all facets of the game.
Brock Bowers (19) jumps up and makes an incredible catch just before going out-of-bounds near the goal line. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

Brock Bowers (19) jumps up and makes an incredible catch just before going out-of-bounds near the goal line. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

No. 1 Bulldogs prepare for Tigers in Columbia

After what some Bulldog fans may call a “lackluster” 39-22 victory over the Golden Flashes of Kent State, the Georgia Bulldogs football team (4-0, 1-0 SEC) looks ahead to its second conference game of the season. The Bulldogs will travel to Columbia, Mo.
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Bennett, Bowers lead Georgia past Gamecocks in SEC opener

The pair of Stetson Bennett and Brock Bowers led No. 1 Georgia (3-0, 1-0 SEC) past South Carolina (1-2, 0-2 SEC) on Saturday. The Bulldogs dominated the Gamecocks in a 48-7 rout at Williams-Brice Stadium. Bennett finished the contest completing 16-of-23 passes for 284 yards and two TDs.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during a game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during a game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Bulldogs to face Golden Flashes after first SEC win

The No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs displayed another dominant performance last Saturday in their SEC opener against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Georgia came out firing on all cylinders and found themselves up 48-7 at the end of the game.
Loran Smith, Columnist

Loran Smith, Columnist

SMITH: Traveling as the No. 1 football team

There are at least seven Power 5 conference football teams within 270 miles of Athens, which means traveling to those sites for the Bulldogs often has been by bus.
Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) had two catches for 33 yards against Samford at Sanford Stadium in Athens Saturday. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) had two catches for 33 yards against Samford at Sanford Stadium in Athens Saturday. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

Offensive woes stymie Bulldogs from scoring more against Samford

Georgia’s offense struggled against FCS opponent Samford on Saturday, especially in the red zone. Despite dominating the visiting Bulldogs 33-0, the No. 2 Bulldogs felt like they underperformed.
Georgia ran out on Dooey Field for the _rst time this season before heading to South Carolina Saturday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Georgia ran out on Dooey Field for the _rst time this season before heading to South Carolina Saturday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Bulldogs shift focus to South Carolina

Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) will now shift focus to South Carolina (1-1, 0-1 SEC) after defeating FCS opponent Samford 33-0 in its home opener last Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Meanwhile, No. 10 Arkansas defeated the Gamecocks 44-30 this past weekend.