GLORIOUS

On the cover

FRONT COVER: Quarterback Stetson Bennett, left, and coach Kirby Smart each celebrate with the national championship trophy after Georgia defeated TCU 65–7 on Jan. 9, 2023.

PHOTOS JOSHUA L. JONES / ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Copyright © 2023 by Athens Banner-Herald

All Rights Reserved • ISBN: 978-1-63846-056-5

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This book is an unofficial account of the Georgia Bulldogs’ 2022–23 season and is not endorsed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association or the University of Georgia.

Printed in Canada.

Credits

Athens Banner-Herald

Fletcher Page USA TODAY GEORGIA SPORTS EDITOR

Ryne Dennis ATHENS BANNER-HERALD SPORTS EDITOR

Marc Weiszer ATHENS BANNER-HERALD UGA BEAT WRITER

McClain Baxley ATHENS BANNER-HERALD REPORTER

Chris Starrs CONTRIBUTING EDITOR FOR THE ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Special thanks to Aaron Murray, former Georgia quarterback, for addressing fans in the foreword

Photography

Joshua Jones ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Special thanks to USA TODAY Network photographers

Our condolences to the families of UGA football player Devin Willock and staff member Chandler LeCroy, who each died in a car crash shortly after the Bulldogs national championship parade and celebration.