ESPN predicts Georgia football's top five potential losses for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
ESPN anticipates a challenging season for the Georgia Bulldogs as they are favored to win the SEC championship in 2026. Despite being projected to win every game, Georgia faces significant threats from Alabama, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Florida. The matchup predictor gives Alabama the highest chance of defeating Georgia at 41.9%, followed by Ole Miss at 31.0%. Coach Kirby Smart emphasizes a focus on physical and explosive play to maintain their winning streak. The Bulldogs will face Alabama on October 10 and Ole Miss on November 7.
- •Georgia is favored to win every game this fall.
- •Matchup predictor gives Alabama a 41.9% chance to defeat Georgia.
- •Georgia faces Ole Miss and Oklahoma with significant loss probabilities.
- •The Bulldogs play Alabama on October 10 and Ole Miss on November 7.
- •Kirby Smart emphasizes physicality and explosive gameplay.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN predicts Georgia football's 5 most likely losses
"UGA is the media's top pick to win the SEC, but ESPN predicts that Georgia football will have several tough matchups this fall
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