Peyton Woodring recognized as Georgia's key overlooked player for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Georgia Bulldogs kicker Peyton Woodring is highlighted as the team's most overlooked player entering the 2026 college football season. Woodring, coming off a strong 2025 season where he made 17 of 19 field goal attempts, aims to prove his value despite not receiving All-SEC honors. The kicker's performance is significant as Georgia's special teams will also see changes with the departure of trusted long snapper Beau Gardner to the NFL. Woodring has consistently demonstrated reliability throughout his college career and will be relied upon to score points this fall.
- •Peyton Woodring had an elite season, missing only two field goals in 2025.
- •Woodring is noted for his accuracy, with an 88.1% success rate in his career.
- •Georgia lost long snapper Beau Gardner to the NFL, affecting special teams dynamics.
- •Woodring aims to establish himself further in the 2026 season.
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia football's most overlooked player entering the 2026 season
"Why kicker Peyton Woodring is the Georgia Bulldogs' most overlooked player on the team entering the 2026 season
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