The 2025 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by tenth-year head coach Kirby Smart and played their homes game in Sanford Stadium.

Georgia began the season as the No. 5 ranked team in the AP Poll. The Bulldogs began the season with two wins over nonconference opponents Marshall and Austin Peay before earning their first SEC win of the season on the road against Tennessee. They returned home to face Alabama, losing 24–21, their first loss at home since 2019. The Bulldogs rebounded by soundly defeating Kentucky the following week and then knocking off rival Auburn on the road. They then outlasted Ole Miss 43–35, jumping to No. 5 in the AP Poll entering a bye week.

Following the bye week, Georgia defeated rival Florida in Jacksonville and Mississippi State in Starkville. The Bulldogs then returned home for a two-game home stretch, including a 35–10 victory over Texas and a 35–3 win over Charlotte. In the final game of the regular season, Georgia defeated rival Georgia Tech, 16–9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the 2025 SEC Championship Game, the Bulldogs avenged their lone loss to Alabama, defeating the Crimson Tide, 28–7, to repeat as SEC champions and clinch an automatic bid to the College Football Playoff as one of the top five highest-ranked conference champions. In the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, Georgia rematched Ole Miss in the 2026 Sugar Bowl, losing 39–34 to end their season.

Offseason

Entered NFL draft

In December 2024, QB Carson Beck (#15) announced he would enter the NFL draft, although he later decided instead to transfer to Miami. Safety Malaki Starks (#24), linebacker Jalon Walker (#11), and defensive end Mykel Williams (#13) declared for the draft on January6, 2025. The deadline for players to declare for the NFL draft was January15, 2025.

Thirteen Georgia players were drafted in 2025.

During the first round of the draft that April, Williams was the San Francisco 49ers's 11th pick, Walker was picked 15th by the Atlanta Falcons, and Starks was chosen 27th by the Baltimore Ravens. In the second round, guard Tate Ratledge (#51) was picked by the Detroit Lions; in the third round, guard Dylan Fairchild (#53) was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals and center Jared Wilson (#55) was selected by the New England Patriots.

In the remaining rounds, seven more Bulldogs were drafted: Arian Smith (#11) and Trevor Etienne (#1) in the fourth round, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (#93) and Smael Mondon Jr. (#2) in the fifth round, Warren Brinson (#97) in the sixth round and, Dan Jackson (#17) and Dominic Lovett (#6) in the seventh round.

Transfer portal , 12 Georgia Bulldogs players have entered the NCAA transfer portal during or after the 2024 season. Over the offseason, , Georgia has added seven players from the transfer portal.

Departures Jaden Rashada (#10) entered the portal in early January 2025. Speaking about his time at Georgia, Rashada said, "I feel like I needed this year a lot, and it's exceeded every expectation plus some more." Outside linebacker Damon Wilson II (#10) transferred to Missouri. Departing transfers Name No. Pos. Height/weight Class Hometown New school Sources Troy Bowles #0 LB 6'1", 185 Sophomore Tampa, FL Michigan Anthony Evans III #5 WR 5'11", 165 Sophomore Converse, TX Mississippi State Justyn Rhett #9 S 6'1", 200 Freshman Las Vegas, NV Nebraska Jaden Rashada #10 QB 6'4", 190 Freshman Pittsburg, CA Sacramento State Damon Wilson II #10 OLB 6'4", 250 Sophomore Nokomis, FL Missouri Julian Humphrey #12 CB 6'1", 195 Sophomore Webster, TX Texas A&M Michael Jackson III #13 WR 6'0", 209 Senior Las Vegas, NV David Daniel-Sisavanh #14 S 6'2", 185 Senior Woodstock, GA Troy Carson Beck #15 QB 6'4", 220 Senior Jacksonville, FL Miami Jake Pope #22 S 5'11", 200 Sophomore Buford, GA UNLV Branson Robinson #22 RB 5'10", 220 Sophomore Canton, MS Georgia State Collin Gill #25 CB 6'0", 215 Freshman Fort Washington, MD Samuel M'Pemba #26 OLB 6'3", 205 Sophomore Olivette, MO Texas A&M Chris Peal #27 DB 6'1", 195 Freshman Charlotte, NC Syracuse Jamaal Jarrett #55 DL 6'5", 350 Sophomore Greensboro, NC USC

Incoming Brothers Zachariah and Zion Branch committed to Georgia from USC. On January7, 2025, Noah Thomas transferred to Georgia from Texas A&M. Incoming transfers Name No. Pos. Height/weight Year Hometown Prev. school Sources Zachariah Branch #1 WR/RS 5'10", 175 Sophomore Las Vegas, NV USC Zion Branch #2 S 6'2", 210 Sophomore Las Vegas, NV USC Noah Thomas #5 WR 6'6", 200 Junior Pearland, TX Texas A&MJaden Harris#12S6'0", 195 SophomoreAtlanta, GAMiami (FL)Adrian Maddox#14S6'3", 200JuniorConyers, GAUABMicah Bell#26RB5'10", 177JuniorHouston, TXVanderbilt

G-Day

Georgia's final spring practice, annually open to the public and known as "G-Day", took place at 1:00p.m. on April12, 2025. Although the scrimmage is usually broadcast on TV, it was not televised this year. The red team defeated the black team 3417 in front of a crowd of 35,000.

Schedule

Rankings

Game summaries vs. Marshall

Kickoff happened at 3:40p.m. The Bulldogs defeated the Thundering Herd 45–7.

Statistics MRSH UGA First downs 7 27 Plays–yards 52–207 76–488 Rushes–yards 31–78 44–239 Passing yards 129 249 Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–21–0 19–32–0 Turnovers 0 0 Time of possession 25:31 34:29 Team Category Player StatisticsMarshall Passing Zion Turner 6/7, 100 yards Rushing Justin Williams-Thomas 4 carries, 24 yards Receiving Xayvian Turner-Bradshaw 3 receptions, 58 yardsGeorgia Passing Gunner Stockton 14/24, 190 yards, 2 TD Rushing Gunner Stockton 10 carries, 73 yards, 2 TD Receiving Zachariah Branch 3 receptions, 95 yards, TD

vs. Austin Peay (FCS)

The game started an hour early at 2:30p.m. due to possible weather; a delay began during halftime.

Statistics APSUUGA First downs 10 26 Plays–yards 51–196 76–421 Rushes–yards 28–45 40–190 Passing yards 151 231 Passing: comp–att–int 16–23–1 27–36–0 Turnovers 1 2 Time of possession 26:51 33:09 Team Category Player Statistics Austin Peay Passing Chris Parson16/23, 151 yards, INT RushingCorey Richardson7 carries, 33 yards Receiving Kamari Maxwell3 receptions, 41 yards Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton26/34, 227 yards Rushing Nate Frazier 14 carries, 69 yards, 2 TD Receiving Colbie Young 7 receptions, 76 yards

at No. 15 Tennessee (rivalry)

Statistics UGATENN First downs 28 23 Plays–yards 87–502 70–496 Rushes–yards 55–198 34–125 Passing yards 304 371 Passing: comp–att–int 23–32–1 24–36–2 Turnovers 2 2 Time of possession 50:38 24:15 Team Category Player Statistics Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton 23/31, 304 yards, 2 TD Rushing Nate Frazier 14 carries, 73 yards Receiving Colbie Young 4 receptions, 73 yards Tennessee Passing Joey Aguilar 24/36, 371 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT Rushing Star Thomas 9 carries, 60 yards Receiving Chris Brazzell II 6 receptions, 177 yards, 3 TD

vs. No. 17 Alabama (rivalry)

Statistics ALAUGA First downs 25 17 Plays–yards 77–397 53–357 Rushes–yards 38–117 33–227 Passing yards 280 130 Passing: comp–att–int 25–39–0 13–20–0 Turnovers 0 1 Time of possession 35:36 24:24 Team Category Player Statistics Alabama Passing Ty Simpson24/38, 276 yards, 2 TD RushingJam Miller16 carries, 46 yards Receiving Isaiah Horton5 receptions, 65 yards, TD Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton13/20, 130 yards, TD Rushing Chauncey Bowens 12 carries, 119 yards, TD Receiving Colbie Young 4 receptions, 59 yards, TD

vs. Kentucky

Statistics UKUGA First downs 19 26 Plays–yards 64–270 71–425 Rushes–yards 22–45 44–180 Passing yards 225 245 Passing: comp–att–int 25–42–1 18–27–2 Turnovers 2 2 Time of possession 26:20 33:40 Team Category Player Statistics Kentucky Passing Cutter Boley25/41, 225 yards, 2 TD, INT RushingSeth McGowan11 carries, 44 yards Receiving Kendrick Law6 receptions, 64 yards, TD Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton15/23, 196 yards, TD, INT Rushing Chauncey Bowens 15 carries, 70 yards Receiving Dillon Bell 4 receptions, 68 yards

at Auburn (Deep South's Oldest Rivalry)

Statistics UGAAUB First downs 21 18 Plays–yards 69–296 67–277 Rushes–yards 31–79 36–140 Passing yards 217 137 Passing: comp–att–int 24–38–0 19–3–0 Turnovers 0 1 Time of possession 30:12 29:48 Team Category Player Statistics Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton24/37, 217 yards RushingGunner Stockton9 carries, 26 yards, TD Receiving Zachariah Branch9 receptions, 57 yards Auburn Passing Jackson Arnold19/31, 137 yards Rushing Jackson Arnold 13 carries, 55 yards, TD Receiving Cam Coleman 7 receptions, 50 yards

vs. No. 5 Ole Miss

Statistics MISSUGA First downs 21 34 Plays–yards 60–351 80–510 Rushes–yards 24–88 49–221 Passing yards 263 289 Passing: comp–att–int 19–36–0 26–31–0 Turnovers 0 0 Time of possession 22:21 37:39 Team Category Player Statistics Ole Miss Passing Trinidad Chambliss19/36, 263 yards, TD RushingTrinidad Chambliss9 carries, 42 yards, 2 TD Receiving De'Zhaun Stribling3 receptions, 96 yards, TD Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton26/31, 289 yards, 4 TD Rushing Nate Frazier 17 carries, 72 yards Receiving Zachariah Branch 8 receptions, 71 yards

vs. Florida (rivalry)

Statistics UGAFLA First downs 21 16 Plays–yards 68–361 56–281 Rushes–yards 39–138 32–115 Passing yards 223 166 Passing: comp–att–int 20–29–1 15–24–0 Turnovers 1 0 Time of possession 32:25 27:35 Team Category Player Statistics Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton20/29, 223 yards, 2 TD, INT RushingChauncey Bowens9 carries, 70 yards, TD Receiving Zachariah Branch10 receptions, 112 yards Florida Passing DJ Lagway15/24, 166 yards, TD Rushing Jadan Baugh 15 carries, 72 yards, TD Receiving Eugene Wilson III 9 receptions, 121 yards, TD

at Mississippi State

Statistics UGAMSST First downs 30 18 Plays–yards 74–567 68–322 Rushes–yards 44–303 43–149 Passing yards 264 173 Passing: comp–att–int 18–30–0 16–25–0 Turnovers 1 1 Time of possession 33:07 26:53 Team Category Player Statistics Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton 18/29, 264 yards, 3 TD Rushing Nate Frazier 12 carries, 181 yards, TD Receiving Noah Thomas 3 receptions, 78 yards, TD Mississippi State Passing Kamario Taylor 6/10, 87 yards Rushing Kamario Taylor 12 carries, 53 yards, 3 TD Receiving Brenen Thompson 4 receptions, 92 yards

vs. No. 10 Texas

Statistics TEXUGA First downs 15 21 Plays–yards 60–274 64–357 Rushes–yards 17–23 35–128 Passing yards 251 229 Passing: comp–att–int 27–43–1 24–29–1 Turnovers 1 1 Time of possession 24:51 35:09 Team Category Player Statistics Texas Passing Arch Manning 27/43, 251 yards, TD, INT Rushing Quintrevion Wisner 9 carries, 37 yards Receiving DeAndre Moore Jr. 5 receptions, 75 yards Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton 24/29, 229 yards, 4 TD, INT Rushing Nate Frazier 16 carries, 72 yards Receiving London Humphreys 2 receptions, 55 yards, TD

vs. Charlotte

Statistics CLTUGA First downs 7 30 Plays–yards 66–169 75–449 Rushes–yards 17–39 42–192 Passing yards 130 257 Passing: comp–att–int 14–27–2 25–33–1 Turnovers 2 1 Time of possession 23:06 36:54 Team Category Player Statistics Charlotte Passing Grayson Loftis14/27, 130 yards, 2 INT RushingJariel Cobb7 carries, 26 yards Receiving E. Jai Mason1 reception, 38 yards Georgia Passing Gunner Stockton17/21, 196 yards, INT Rushing Nate Frazier 12 carries, 54 yards, 2 TD Receiving Noah Thomas 4 receptions, 68 yards

vs. No. 23 Georgia Tech (Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate)

For the first time since 1913, this season's Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate rivalry game was not played at either Georgia or Georgia Tech; it instead took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which paid Georgia Tech $10million to host the game. It was also the first game of a new annual college football series held at the Benz, called the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic. In 2026 the series will feature the FloridaGeorgia game.