Georgia prepares for 2026 college football season with high expectations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Georgia Bulldogs enter the 2026 college football season ranked No. 4 nationally as the program pursues an SEC title and a deep postseason run. Head coach Kirby Smart leads a team that returns 14 starters, including quarterback Gunner Stockton, running back Nate Frazier, and cornerback Ellis Robinson IV. While the roster remains one of the most complete in the country, the wide receiver position enters the year with significant turnover following the loss of six of last season's top seven pass catchers. Younger players like Isaiah Canion and London Humphreys are expected to step into larger roles within the offense. The Bulldogs face a challenging regular season schedule that features games against Oklahoma, Alabama, and others. The campaign begins with a non-conference matchup against Tennessee State before the team navigates a stretch of conference play.
- •Georgia returns 14 starters including quarterback Gunner Stockton.
- •The team enters the season ranked No. 4 in one preseason Top 25 poll.
- •The wide receiver room features new players following the departure of six primary pass catchers.
- •Georgia faces a regular season schedule including games against Oklahoma and Alabama.
- •The program aims for a return to the College Football Playoff under coach Kirby Smart.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia Enters 2026 With Massive Expectations in Athens
"Every year, the expectations are enormous in Athens. But heading into the 2026 season, the Georgia Bulldogs have another opportunity to prove they are still one of the premier programs in college football. Kirby Smart has built Georgia into one of the most consistent teams in the country. The Bulldogs have won at least 11…
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