NCAA College Football: 2025 Preview – Georgia Bulldogs

What’s New and Key Changes

Quarterback Shakeup
Carson Beck is gone to the Miami, opening the door for sophomore Gunner Stockton. After showing flashes late in 2024, Stockton takes full control of the offense this fall and enters as the face of a new generation under Kirby Smart.

Roster Turnover
Georgia loses several key defensive starters including Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker, Malaki Starks, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, and Warren Brinson. These were impact players, but Georgia’s depth has always been its strength. Fresh faces are ready to step in.

Incoming Impact
The Bulldogs added dynamic wideouts like Zachariah Branch from USC and Noah Thomas from Texas A&M. With both joining an already potent group, Georgia’s receiver room is among the most dangerous in the country.

Youth Surge
More than half of Georgia’s projected contributors are underclassmen. Names like Chris Cole, Raylen Wilson, and Julian Lewis highlight a wave of young talent ready to grow up fast in SEC play.

Key Returners and Unit Strengths

• Wide Receivers: The unit is stacked with Branch, Thomas, Dillon Bell, and tight end Oscar Delp. Georgia may be deeper at pass catcher than at any time in the Kirby Smart era.
• Offensive Line: While rebuilding is underway, the new-look line featuring Earnest Greene III and Monroe Freeling shows promise. If they gel, the run game will be lethal again.
• Defensive Front: Veteran Christen Miller anchors the middle with Jordan Hall and Xzavier McLeod rotating in. It’s not the same star-studded group as 2021 or 2022, but it will be disruptive.
• Linebackers: CJ Allen leads a group full of speed and raw talent. With help from Justin Williams, Chris Cole, and incoming freshman Zayden Walker, Georgia has a versatile linebacker corps capable of playing sideline to sideline.
• Secondary: Georgia’s defensive backs could be elite. Daylen Everette, Daniel Harris, and Demello Jones make this a fast, physical unit that can match up with any receiver group in the SEC.

2025 Season Preview

Georgia opens the season against Marshall and Austin Peay before a critical early SEC test at Tennessee. That game will reveal a lot about the Bulldogs’ readiness with a young quarterback and new-look defense.

Georgia also tough tests against Alabama, Texas, and Florida throughout the season. All three are potential playoff-caliber programs. Survive that stretch and the Bulldogs will be right back in the national conversation.

The expanded playoff offers some cushion, but expectations remain sky-high. The coaching staff knows this is a development year on the surface but the fanbase expects another title run. The schedule is tough, the roster is talented but young, and the quarterback is unproven. Still, Georgia has earned the benefit of the doubt.

The Bulldogs are still in the playoff mix. They just might have to grind a little more to get there this time.

Betting Angle – Bet105 Insights

Georgia enters 2025 as a household name and a frequent betting favorite. But with major personnel turnover and a shift in offensive leadership, they may not cover at the same clip they did with veteran stars.

Win Total Futures (Projected around 9.5)
With a first-year starter at quarterback and a loaded schedule, the under could offer real value if the number opens too high.

Spread Plays
Georgia has a history of winning comfortably but not always covering double-digit spreads. Avoid laying big numbers early against lower-tier teams while the offense settles in.

Live Bets and Second Half Plays
Kirby Smart’s teams are known for making strong halftime adjustments. If Georgia starts slow but keeps games close, they’re worth backing in second-half lines.

Home Games vs Rivals
Sanford Stadium games against Texas and Alabama will be emotionally charged. Look for opportunities when Georgia is undervalued as a home underdog or short favorite.

Georgia is still a powerhouse. The depth is real. The scheme is proven. But this season will test the program’s ability to reload, not just rebuild. For sharp bettors who track youth, development, and matchup value, Georgia could offer sharp early-season insight—and a few profitable opportunities along the way.

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