OFFENSE DEFENSE

So, can Georgia pull off back-to-back-to-back nattys? Absolutely. The 2023 version features, arguably, the best offense of the national championship era. And, yes, we realize this group averaged better than 500 yards a game in 2022. The offensive line has five NFL-talented stars. The interior of Sedrick Van Pran, Tate Ratledge and Xavier Truss are dominant. The Bulldogs threw 492 passes last season and allowed just nine sacks. They converted 51 percent on third down and averaged 7.2 yards per play. Kendall Milton and Daijun Edwards form a tremendous duo. Blake Bowers and Ladd McConkey are clutch playmakers. The only question is, who will trigger the offense? The roster is stocked with four- and five-star QBs chomping at the bit. Carson Beck and Brock Vandagriff will both have the opportunity the earn the job in fall camp.

Remember the historic 2021 Georgia defense? There were eight players drafted, five in the first round. Yet, the Bulldogs held opponents to 14.3 points a game, 2.9 yards per run and were fabulous on third down. The players are still coming. There are elite players at every level with talented backups providing championship level depth. Nazir Stackhouse, Warren Brinson and Zion Logue are unstoppable upfront. Mykel Williams is a tremendous pass rusher. Linebackers Smael Mondon Jr. and Jamon Dumas-Johnson combined for 17 tackles for loss and 29 QB Hurries. The secondary lost two stars to the NFL, and may be even better this season with Malaki Starks at safety leading the group. Starks was third on the team in tackles and broke up seven passes. Javon Bullard had seven tackles for loss, and Kamari Lassiter, a talented cover corner, made five stops behind the line.

Special Teams

Special Teams

2023 Schedule Newcomers

Dominic Lovett, WR — The transfer from Missouri adds yet another playmaker to the offense.

Damon Wilson, Edge — Ranked No. 45 overall out of high school, Wilson is already among the best pass rushers on the roster.

Lawson Luckie, TE — The Georgia tight end factory continues. Joenel Aguero, DB — Ranked No. 29 overall, Aguero had a terrific spring and is ready for playing time immediately; time that just might not available this season.

KENTUCKY Lexington, KY

HEAD COACH: Mark Stoops

OC: Liam Coen

DC: Brad White

2022 RECORD: 7-6 (3-5)

FOUNDED: 1865

STADIUM: Kroger Field (61,000)