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McCurley: The Dawgs are hot on the trail

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Besides working for the Lake Oconee News and The Eatonton Messenger, I’ve been a recruiting reporter for UGASports.com, and I’m heading into my third year. Recruiting is the lifeblood of college football, and I’ve fallen in love with it over the last few years. Like this one, it’s a rewarding job.
Gunner Stockton looks downfield to pass during G-Day. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Gunner Stockton looks downfield to pass during G-Day. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Georgia quarterbacks Gunner Stockton, Ryan Puglisi compete at G-Day

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Georgia wrapped up spring practice this past Saturday with its annual G-Day scrimmage, showcasing the competition for the starting quarterback job between Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi.Both Bulldog quarterbacks struggled at times, but each also made some nice plays while under center.
USC transfer Zachariah Branch (1) was a big addition to the Georgia wide receivers room in the offseason. (Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

USC transfer Zachariah Branch (1) was a big addition to the Georgia wide receivers room in the offseason. (Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

New-look Bulldogs ready for G-Day scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Friday, April 11, 2025
Georgia began spring practice last month and will conclude it with the annual G-Day scrimmage at 1 p.m. this Saturday at Sanford Stadium in Athens.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets set to snap the ball during the third quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets set to snap the ball during the third quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia’s luck runs out against Notre Dame

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 9, 2025
No. 7 Notre Dame took advantage of a few key mistakes by No. 2 Georgia to capture a 23-10 victory in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, passed away in New Orleans last week. UGA ATHLETICS

Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, passed away in New Orleans last week. UGA ATHLETICS

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Winslette shares memories of late friend Sonny Smart

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 9, 2025
According to a University of Georgia press release, Sonny Smart, father of Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart, died Saturday in New Orleans. He was surrounded by his wife, Sharon, and their three children, Kendall, Karl, and Kirby.
Gunner Stockton (14) is a bigger threat in the quarterback run game than his predecessor, Carson Beck, giving opposing defenses more to plan for. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Gunner Stockton (14) is a bigger threat in the quarterback run game than his predecessor, Carson Beck, giving opposing defenses more to plan for. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Dawgs gung ho for Gunner

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 2, 2025
 Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton will make his first start in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame.Stockton will replace starter Carson Beck, who left the 2024 SEC Championship game against Texas on Dec. 7 with an elbow injury.
UGA leads the series with Notre Dame 3-0. The Bulldogs most recently defeated the Fighting Irish 23-17 at Sanford Stadium in 2019. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

UGA leads the series with Notre Dame 3-0. The Bulldogs most recently defeated the Fighting Irish 23-17 at Sanford Stadium in 2019. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Georgia, Notre Dame to face off in Sugar Bowl

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 26, 2024
The stage is set for the Allstate Sugar Bowl, which will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025.In the second-round College Football Playoff tilt, No. 2 Georgia will play No. 7 Notre Dame for the chance to advance. The winner will face either No.3 Boise State or No.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) fights his way through Texas defenders to score the game-winning touchdown in overtime. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) fights his way through Texas defenders to score the game-winning touchdown in overtime. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bulldogs top Texas to claim SEC title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
ATLANTA — Georgia beat Texas on a drama-filled Saturday night to claim the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The Bulldogs won the conference title 22-19 in overtime on Dec.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is all smiles during an interview with ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge after winning the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is all smiles during an interview with ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge after winning the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia earns CFP berth, bye in first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Georgia is returning to the College Football Playoff after defeating Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game.In the first season of a new 12-team format, the CFP committee named the Bulldogs the No. 2 seed behind Oregon.
Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a game-winning two-point conversion for Georgia during the eighth overtime against rival Georgia Tech. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a game-winning two-point conversion for Georgia during the eighth overtime against rival Georgia Tech. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs swat Yellow Jackets in 8 OT thriller

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 5, 2024
It took a while, but Georgia eventually defeated Georgia Tech 44-42 last Saturday in an instant classic at Sanford Stadium.The No.
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