Georgia Bulldogs 2026-2027 Season Outlook: Schedule, Odds & Tickets

The Georgia Bulldogs finished the 2025 season with a 12–2 record, but fell short of their national championship expectations. Georgia defeated four ranked opponents during the regular season and beat rival Alabama in the SEC Championship Game, 24–21. However, its season ended in the College Football Playoff after a narrow 39–34 loss to Ole Miss. 

Head coach Kirby Smart promoted Phil Rauscher to offensive line coach after Stacy Searels transitioned into an analyst role. Rauscher brings 16 years of coaching experience at both the NFL and collegiate levels, most recently serving as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offensive line coach and run game coordinator. Former Georgia running back Robert Edwards was named the team’s assistant running backs coach following David Hill’s departure to Colorado State. Larry Knight was hired as the Bulldogs’ outside linebackers coach after Chidera Uzo-Diribe accepted a position with the Dallas Cowboys.

Georgia had eight players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by offensive tackle Monroe Freeling. Freeling was selected 19th overall by the Carolina Panthers after earning Second-Team All-SEC honors, starting 13 of 14 games at left tackle and being named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week twice.

Defensive tackle Christen Miller was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round, while linebacker CJ Allen went to the Indianapolis Colts later in the round. Offensive standouts Oscar Delp and Zachariah Branch were both selected in the third round, followed by cornerback Daylen Everette, who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers later in the round. Wide receiver Colbie Young was selected in the fourth round, while guard Micah Morris rounded out Georgia’s draft class after being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round.

Wide receiver Dillon Bell signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent. During his collegiate career, Bell totaled 119 receptions for 1,269 receiving yards, added 655 rushing yards and scored 20 total touchdowns. 

In his first season as Georgia’s starting quarterback, Gunner Stockton threw for 2,894 yards, 24 touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 69.7% of his passes in 2025. Stockton also rushed for 462 yards and 10 touchdowns. Nate Frazier led the Bulldogs with 947 rushing yards, while Branch paced the receiving corps with 81 receptions, 811 receiving yards and six touchdowns. London Humphreys added 276 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while Noah Thomas recorded 254 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

Linebacker Chris Cole led Georgia with 4.5 sacks, while Allen paced the Bulldogs with 88 total tackles. Ellis Robinson IV led the team with four interceptions.

Georgia’s 2026 transfer class ranks 19th nationally, according to 247Sports’ transfer rankings. Georgia added nine transfers, headlined by Bryson Beaver, Isiah Canion, Dante Dowdell and Amaris Williams. Smart emphasized the need to add quality depth to complement Georgia’s young, talented roster. Dowdell provides a physical presence in short-yardage situations, while Canion gives the Bulldogs a proven vertical threat with the speed to separate from defensive backs downfield.

Beaver provides experienced depth behind Stockton after Georgia lost five-star quarterback Jared Curtis to Vanderbilt during the recruiting cycle. However, Williams suffered a torn ACL during an April practice before Georgia’s spring game. The injury is expected to sideline the former Auburn Tiger for the 2026 season.

Georgia’s 2026 schedule features a demanding nine-game SEC slate highlighted by matchups against Alabama, Florida and Ole Miss. The Oct. 10 showdown with Alabama in Tuscaloosa could prove especially pivotal, as Smart is 1–7 against the Crimson Tide and 0–2 on the road in the series. A victory would strengthen Georgia’s position in the College Football Playoff race, while a loss would leave less margin for error the rest of the season.

Despite this, Georgia still boasts one of the nation’s most talented rosters and remains a strong contender for a College Football Playoff berth. Many analysts project the Bulldogs to finish with 10 to 11 wins, although several potential trap games could complicate that path.

FanDuel Sportsbook lists Georgia at +125 to win the SEC Championship and +850 to win the National Championship.

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Article by Christian Bongiorno