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Georgia Bulldogs Ranked 4th in 2025 Preseason College Football Rankings
19 Aug
Summary
- Georgia Bulldogs ranked 4th in ESPN's 2025 preseason college football rankings
- Bulldogs face Marshall and Austin Peay in easy start to season
- Need to improve run game after finishing 2nd-to-last in SEC last year
As the 2025 college football season approaches, the Georgia Bulldogs are poised to make a strong showing. According to ESPN's preseason rankings, the Bulldogs are ranked 4th in the nation, trailing only Clemson, Penn State, and Texas.
The Bulldogs will open their season on August 30 against Marshall and then face FCS opponent Austin Peay the following week. However, their first real challenge will come in Week 3 when they travel to play Tennessee in their SEC opener.
While much of the attention will be on new starting quarterback Gunner Stockton in Georgia's first two games, head coach Kirby Smart will likely be more focused on whether the Bulldogs can establish an effective running game. Last season, Georgia finished second-to-last in the SEC in rushing, and they will need to improve in that area if they want to live up to their lofty preseason ranking.
If the Bulldogs can finish the season as the 4th-ranked team in the country, they would earn a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff under the new format, regardless of whether they win the SEC championship.
