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Georgia Bulldogs prepare for 2026 season with key player returnees

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Georgia Bulldogs prepare for 2026 season with key player returnees
Summary

The Georgia Bulldogs are set to compete in the 2026 college football season, beginning with their matchup against Alabama on October 10. Coach Kirby Smart, who holds an overall record of 117–21, will lead a team featuring seven offensive and six defensive returnees. Key players include quarterback Karl Childers Gunner Stockton and running back Nate Frazier. Despite a successful 2025 season with a 12-2 record, Georgia faces questions regarding its defensive performance and offensive line depth. Additionally, the team lost significant talent to the NFL Draft, highlighting challenges ahead.

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  • •Georgia opens the season against Alabama on October 10
  • •Coach Kirby Smart's record stands at 117–21 overall
  • •Key returning players include QB Karl Childers Gunner Stockton
  • •Bulldogs had a successful 2025 season, finishing 12-2
  • •Team faces challenges after losing several players to the NFL Draft
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  • 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Predicting the 2026 Alabama Football Season: Georgia Bulldogs
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Kirby Smart has another strong team in Athens, plus one of the softer SEC schedules (shock). But this team has its flaws.

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