American college football season
The 2022 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Bulldogs played their home games at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia , and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by seventh-year head coach Kirby Smart . They entered the season as the defending consensus national champions .
This season is one of two back-to-back Georgia seasons that won a national championship. In the 2021 season, Georgia won 33–18 against Alabama, and in the 2022 season, Georgia won 65–7 against TCU.
The Bulldogs finished the regular season 12–0, 8–0 in SEC play to finish first in the conference's Eastern Division. In the SEC Championship Game , the Bulldogs defeated the LSU Tigers 50–30 to win their first SEC title since 2017 .[ 1] College Football Playoff for the second straight year and were selected to play against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl . Georgia mounted the largest 4th-quarter comeback in CFP history to defeat Ohio State by a score of 42–41, after Ohio State missed a potential game-winning 50-yard field goal in the final seconds of the game. As the season’s last major team with an undefeated record, the Bulldogs faced off against Texas Christian University (TCU) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California for the 2023 CFP National Championship on January 9, 2023. They dominated TCU 65–7 to become the first team since the 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide to repeat as national champions, along with becoming just the 3rd team to complete a 15–0 season in the modern era, after LSU in 2019 and Clemson in 2018. They would be subsequently joined by Michigan the following year.[ 2] [ 3] Georgia defeated Florida State with a 60-point margin, 63–3, in the 2023 Orange Bowl .[ 4]
^ a b May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
^ Also known as offensive guard (OG)
^ Also known as placekicker (PK)
^ Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)
Fifteen Bulldogs were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, setting a new record for draft picks from a single school in the seven-round draft era (1994–present).[ 5]
2022 Georgia offseason departures
Name
Number
Pos.
Height
Weight
Year
Hometown
Notes
George Pickens #1
WR
6'3"
200
Junior
Hoover, AL Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Zamir White #3
RB
6'0"
215
Junior
Laurinburg, NC Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
James Cook #4
RB
5'11"
190
Senior
Miami, FL Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Quay Walker #7
LB
6'4"
240
Senior
Cordele, GA Graduated/Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Derion Kendrick #11
DB
6'0"
190
Senior
Rock Hill, SC Graduated/Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Lewis Cine #16
DB
6'1"
200
Junior
Cedar Hill, TX Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Nakobe Dean #17
LB
6'0"
225
Junior
Horn Lake, MS Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Adam Anderson #19
LB
6'5"
230
Senior
Rome, GA Graduated
John Staton IV
#35
LB
6'1"
225
Grad Student
Atlanta, GA
Graduated
Brady Tindall
#39
WR
5'10"
192
Senior
Atlanta, GA
Graduated
Channing Tindall #41
LB
6'2"
230
Senior
Columbia, SC Graduated/Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Chase Harof
#43
TE
6'2"
250
Senior
Roswell, GA Graduated
Travon Walker #44
DL
6'5"
275
Junior
Thomaston, GA Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Justin Shaffer #54
OL
6'4"
330
Senior
Ellenwood, GA Graduated/Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Jamaree Salyer #69
OL
6'4"
325
Senior
Atlanta, GA
Graduated/Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
John FitzPatrick #86
TE
6'7"
250
Junior
Atlanta, GA
Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Jake Camarda #90
P/PK
6'2"
180
Senior
Norcross, GA Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Julian Rochester
#92
DL
6'5"
300
Senior
Mableton, GA Graduated
Devonte Wyatt #95
DL
6'3"
315
Senior
Decatur, GA Graduated/Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Jordan Davis #99
DL
6'6"
340
Senior
Charlotte, NC Graduated/Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft
Eight players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or after the 2021 season.
Name
No.
Pos.
Height
Weight
Year
Hometown
New school
Jalen Kimber
#6
DB
6'0"
170
Mansfield, TX Transferred to Florida
Jermaine Burton #7
WR
6'0"
200
Sophomore
Calabasas, CA Transferred to Alabama
Ameer Speed #9
DB
6'3"
211
Senior
Jacksonville, FL Transferred to Michigan State
Justin Robinson
#9
WR
6'4"
220
McDonough, GA Transferred to Mississippi State
Lovasea Carroll
#12
DB
6'1"
195
Freshman
Warrenton, GA Transferred to South Carolina
JT Daniels #18
QB
6'3"
210
Irvine, CA Transferred to West Virginia
Jaylen Johnson
#23
WR
6'2"
192
Junior
Duluth, GA
Transferred to East Carolina
Daran Branch
#26
DB
6'2"
178
Freshman
Amite, LA Transferred to LSU
Latavious Brini
#36
DB
6'2"
210
Senior
Miami Gardens, FL Transferred to Arkansas
Clay Webb #60
OL
6'3"
290
Sophomore
Oxford, AL Transferred to Jacksonville State
Owen Condon
#75
OL
6'7"
310
Junior
Oklahoma City, OK Transferred to SMU
Tymon Mitchell
#91
DL
6'3"
300
Junior
Nashville, TN Transferred to TCU
† Elected to use the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA in response to COVID-19.
Name
No.
Pos.
Height
Weight
Year
Hometown
Prev. school
College recruiting information
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
Commit date
Malaki Starks ATH
Jefferson, GA
Jefferson High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
Mar 24, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Jaheim Singletary CB
Jacksonville, FL
Riverside High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
Nov 21, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Mykel Williams DT
Columbus, GA
Hardaway High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
245 lb (111 kg)
Oct 20, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Branson Robinson RB
Madison, MS
Germantown High School
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Jul 22, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Jalon Walker LB
Salisbury, NC
Salisbury High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Mar 28, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Daylen Everette CB
Bradenton, FL
IMG Academy
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
Dec 14, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Bear Alexander DT
Bradenton, FL
IMG Academy
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
335 lb (152 kg)
Oct 21, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Marvin Jones Jr. LB
Plantation, FL
American Heritage High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Dec 15, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Earnest Greene III OT
Bellflower, CA
St. John Bosco High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
300 lb (140 kg)
Jan 8, 2022
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
C.J. Washington LB
Cedartown, GA
Cedartown High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Jul 22, 2020
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Gunner Stockton QB
Tiger, GA
Rabun County High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
Jan 28, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Chandler Smith WR
Mount Dora, FL
Mount Dora High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Dec 14, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Christen Miller DT
Ellenwood, GA
Cedar Grove High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
280 lb (130 kg)
Feb 2, 2022
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Oscar Delp TE
Cumming, GA
West Forsyth High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Oct 13, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Julian Humphrey CB
Houston, TX
Clear Lake High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Nov 12, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Darris Smith DE
Baxley, GA
Appling County High School
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
225 lb (102 kg)
Dec 2, 2020
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Andrew Paul RB
Dallas, TX
Parish Episcopal School
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Feb 2, 2022
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
De'Nylon Morrissette WR
Kennesaw, GA
North Cobb High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
Apr 30, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Shone Washington DT
New Orleans, LA
Warren Easton High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
305 lb (138 kg)
Nov 29, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Ja'Corey Thomas ATH
Orlando, FL
Boone High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Jun 25, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Cole Speer WR
Calhoun, GA
Calhoun High School
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Aug 12, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Dillon Bell ATH
Houston, TX
Kinkaid School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
Aug 2, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Aliou Bah OT
Bradenton, FL
IMG Academy
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
315 lb (143 kg)
Oct 18, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Jacob Hood OT
Nashville, TN
Hillsboro High School
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
350 lb (160 kg)
Aug 30, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
E.J. Lightsey LB
Fitzgerald, GA
Fitzgerald High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
Feb 2, 2022
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Drew Bobo OT
Auburn, AL
Auburn High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
300 lb (140 kg)
Dec 13, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Carlton Madden DE
Ellenwood, GA
Cedar Grove High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
Sep 16, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Griffin Scroggs OL
Loganville, GA
Grayson High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
295 lb (134 kg)
Aug 3, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Brett Thorson K
Melbourne, AUS
ProKick Australia
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Apr 1, 2021
Star ratings :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals : #2 247Sports : #3 ESPN : #2
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:
* = 247Sports Composite rating ; ratings are out of 1.00. (five stars= 1.00–.98, four stars= .97–.90, three stars= .80–.89, two stars= .79–.70, no stars= <70) † = Despite being rated as a four and five star recruit by ESPN , On3.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com , TBD received a four-five star 247Sports Composite rating .Δ = Left the Georgia program following signing but prior to the 2022 season.
Overall class rankings [ edit ]
Website
National rank
Conference rank
5 star recruits
4 star recruits
3 star recruits
2 star recruits
1 star recruits
No star ranking
ESPN [ 6]
#2
#2
1
18
7
0
0
0
On3 Recruits [ 7]
#3
#3
5
16
6
0
0
0
Rivals [ 8]
#2
#2
5
15
6
0
0
0
247 Sports [ 9]
#3
#3
5
15
7
0
0
0
Offense
Defense
Special teams
Player
Class
Position
Jack Podlesny
Senior
Kicker
Payne Walker
Senior
Long snapper
Reference:
† Indicates player was a starter in 2021 but missed all of 2022 due to injury.
2022 Georgia Bulldogs football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Defense
Special teams
Pos.
#
Name
Class
LS
47
Payne Walker Sr
LS
56
William Mote Jr
LS
66
Jonathan Washburn Fr
P
92
Brett Thorson Fr
K
95
Henry Bates Fr
K
96
Jack Podlesny Sr
K/P
97
Matthew Sumlin So
P
98
Noah Jones Fr
K
99
Jared Zirkel So
Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Todd Monken – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Will Muschamp – Defensive Coordinator Glenn Schumann – Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Scott Cochran – Special Teams Coordinator Dell McGee – Run Game Coordinator/Running Backs Bryan McClendon – Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Tray Scott – Defensive Line/Assistant Head Coach Stacy Searels – Offensive Linemen Todd Hartley – Tight Ends/Assistant Head Coach Fran Brown – Defensive Backs Chidera Uzo-Diribe – Outside Linebackers Scott Sinclair – Director, Strength and Conditioning
Jordan Barber – Assistant, Strength and Conditioning
Lonnie Brown – Assistant, Strength and Conditioning
Mike Bobo – Quality Control, Offense Jacob Russell – Quality Control, Offense
Jes Sutherland – Quality Control, Offense
Montgomery Vangorder – Quality Control, Offense
Kirk Benedict – Quality Control, Special Teams
Adam Ray – Quality Control, Special Teams
Neyland Raper – Director, Football Operations
Hunter Parker – Assistant, Football Operations
Anna Courson – Assistant, Football Operations
Michael Cogan – Assistant, Football Operations
Jonas Jennings – Director, Player Development Juwan Taylor – Assistant, Player Development
Austin Chambers – Assistant, Player Development Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) IneligibleRoster
The Bulldogs held spring practices in March and April 2022 with the Georgia football spring game, "G-Day" taking place in Athens, GA on April 16, 2022.
2022 G-Day Spring Game
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
UGA Red
7
10
0 6 23
UGA Black
7
10
6 3 26
at Sanford Stadium , Athens, GA
Date : April 16, 2022Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDT Game attendance : 68,002TV : ESPN2
Listed in the order that they were released
The 2022 SEC Media days will be held in July 2022. The Preseason Polls will be released in July 2022. Each team had their head coach available to talk to the media at the event. Coverage of the event was televised on SEC Network and ESPN .
Media poll (East Division)
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Georgia
1254 (172)
2
Kentucky
932 (4)
3
Tennessee
929 (1)
4
Florida
712
5
South Carolina
662 (3)
6
Missouri
383
7
Vanderbilt
196 (1)
Media poll (SEC Championship)
Rank
Team
Votes
1
Alabama 158
2
Georgia
18
3
South Carolina
3
Preseason All-SEC teams [ edit ]
First Team
Second Team
Position
Player
Class
Team
Offense
OL
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger
RS Sophomore
Georgia
Defense
SS
Christopher Smith II
Senior
Georgia
Third Team
Source: [ 28]
First Team
Second Team
Third Team
Position
Player
Class
Team
Offense
WR
Ladd McConkey
Junior
Georgia
Source: [ 29]
Georgia and the SEC announced the 2022 football schedule on September 21, 2021.[ 30] [ 31]
Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance September 3 3:30 p.m. vs. No. 11 Oregon * No. 3 ABC W 49–376,490 September 10 4:00 p.m. No. 25 (FCS ) Samford * No. 2 SECN W 33–092,746 September 17 12:00 p.m. at South Carolina No. 1 ESPN W 48–778,212 September 24 12:00 p.m. Kent State * No. 1 Sanford Stadium Athens, GA SECN+/ESPN+ W 39–2292,746 October 1 7:30 p.m. at Missouri No. 1 SECN W 26–2258,165 October 8 3:30 p.m. Auburn No. 2 CBS W 42–1092,746 October 15 3:30 p.m. Vanderbilt No. 1 Sanford Stadium Athens, GA (rivalry ) SECN W 55–092,746 October 29 3:30 p.m. vs. Florida No. 1 CBS W 42–2075,868 November 5 3:30 p.m. No. 1 Tennessee No. 3 CBS W 27–1392,746 November 12 7:00 p.m. at Mississippi State No. 1 ESPN W 45–1960,352 November 19 3:30 p.m. at Kentucky No. 1 CBS W 16–661,022 November 26 12:00 p.m. Georgia Tech * No. 1 ESPN W 37–1492,746 December 3 4:00 p.m. vs. No. 14 LSU No. 1 CBS W 50–3074,810 December 31 8:00 p.m. vs. No. 4 Ohio State * No. 1 ESPN W 42–4179,330 7:30 p.m. vs. No. 3 TCU * No. 1 ESPN W 65–772,628
Game One – No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (0–0) vs No. 11 Oregon Ducks (0–0)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 11 Oregon
0
0
0 3 3
No. 3 Georgia 7
21
14 7 49
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, Georgia
Date : Saturday, September 3, 2022Game time : 3:30 p.m. EST Game weather : Indoor, 88 °F (31 °C)Game attendance : 76,490Referee : Mike RocheTV announcers (ABC ) : Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color) and Molly McGrath (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −16.0 • Odds to win : Georgia 91.0%
Game information
First quarter (6:15) UGA – Ladd McConkey 9 Yd Run, Jack Podlesny Kick (Georgia 7–0 ) Second quarter (14:55) UGA – Stetson Bennett 1 Yd Run, Jack Podlesny Kick (Georgia 14–0 )
(8:25) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 1 Yd Run, Jack Podlesny Kick (Georgia 21–0 )
(3:57) ORE – Camden Lewis 35 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 21–3 )
(0:21) UGA – Ladd McConkey 4 Yd Pass, Jack Podlesny Kick (Georgia 28–3 ) Third quarter (12:17) UGA – Kendall Milton 12 Yd Run, Jack Podlesny Kick (Georgia 35–3 )
(5:20) UGA – Adonai Mitchell 18 Yd Pass, Jack Podlesny Kick (Georgia 42–3 ) Fourth quarter (14:50) UGA – Kendall Milton 18 Yd Pass, Jack Podlesny Kick (Georgia 49–3 )
Statistics
ORE
UGA
First downs
21
26
Plays–yards
68–313
62–571
Rushes–yards
140
132
Passing yards
173
439
Passing: comp –att –int
21–37–2
30–37–0
Time of possession
28:50
31:10
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Game Two – No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (1–0) vs. No. 25 (FCS) Samford Bulldogs (1–0)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 25 (FCS) Samford
0
0
0 0 0
No. 3 Georgia 13
17
0 3 33
at Sanford Stadium • Athens, Georgia
Date : Saturday, September 10, 2022Game time : 4:00 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : – • Wind :Game attendance : 92,746Referee : Wayne WinklerTV announcers (SEC Network ) : Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color) and Alyssa Lang (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −53.0 • Odds to win : Georgia 99.9%
Game information
First quarter (7:51) UGA – Jack Podlesny 27 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 3–0 )
(5:34) UGA – Jack Podlesny 25 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 6–0 )
(14:55) UGA – Stetson Bennett 3 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 13–0 ) Second quarter (8:48) UGA – Dillon Bell 3 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 20–0 )
(5:01) UGA – Jack Podlesny 26 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 23–0 )
(0:55) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 30–0 ) Third quarter no scoring
Fourth quarter (11:11) UGA – Jack Podlesny 25 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 33–0 )
Statistics
SAM
UGA
First downs
3
25
Plays–yards
43–128
75–479
Rushes–yards
19
127
Passing yards
109
352
Passing: comp –att –int
16–26–0
29–43–0
Time of possession
19:57
40:03
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Samford
Passing
Michael Hiers 13/21, 62 yards
Rushing
Jay Stanton
5 carries, 12 yards
Receiving
Ty King
4 receptions, 52 yards
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
24/34, 300 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Kendall Milton
10 carry, 85 yards
Receiving
Kenny McIntosh
5 receptions, 61 yards
Game Three – No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (2–0) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (1–1)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 1 Georgia 14
10
21 3 48
South Carolina
0
0
0 7 7
at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina
Date : Saturday, September 17, 2022Game time : 12:00 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : – • Wind :Game attendance : 78,212Referee : Jason AutreyTV announcers (ESPN ) : Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color) and Molly McGrath (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −22.5 • Odds to win : Georgia 90.7%
Game information
First quarter (8:20) UGA – Brock Bowers 5 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 7–0 )
(4:42) UGA – Kendall Milton 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 14–0 ) Second quarter (11:25) UGA – Brock Bowers 6 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 21–0 )
(0:30) UGA – Jack Podlesny 42 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 24–0 ) Third quarter (13:21) UGA – Brock Bowers 78 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 31–0 )
(7:13) UGA – Stetson Bennett 11 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 38–0 )
(6:00) UGA – Oscar Delp 28 Yd pass from Carson Beck (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 45–0 ) Fourth quarter (8:57) UGA – Jared Zirkel 21 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 38–0 )
(0:53) SC – Traevon Kenion 13 Yd pass from Luke Doty (Mitch Jeter Kick)(Georgia 48–7 )
Statistics
UGA
SC
First downs
30
17
Plays–yards
65–547
64–306
Rushes–yards
208
92
Passing yards
339
214
Passing: comp –att –int
21–30
19–34–3
Time of possession
30:40
29:20
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
16/23, 284 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Stetson Bennett
3 carries, 36 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Brock Bowers 5 receptions, 121 yards, 2 TD
South Carolina
Passing
Spencer Rattler 13/25, 118 yards, 2 INT
Rushing
Juju McDowell
8 carry, 33 yards
Receiving
Jalen Brooks 5 receptions, 53 yards
Game Four – No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (3–0) vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (1–2)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Kent State
3
10
3 6 22
No. 1 Georgia 12
14
6 7 39
at Sanford Stadium • Athens, Georgia
Date : Saturday, September 24, 2022Game time : 12:00 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : – • Wind :Game attendance : 92,746Referee : Kyle OlsonTV announcers (SEC Network+ ESPN+ ) : Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color) and Alyssa Lang (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −45.0 • Odds to win : Georgia 99.2%
Game information
First quarter (14:41) UGA – Brock Bowers 75 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 7–0 )
(10:55) KENT – Andrew Glass 45 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 7–3 )
(6:51) UGA – Team Safety (Georgia 9–3 )
(1:07) UGA – Jack Podlesny 39 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 12–3 ) Second quarter (11:30) KENT – Devontez Walker 56 Yd pass from Collin Schlee (Andrew Glass Kick) (Georgia 12–10 )
(8:15) UGA – Brock Bowers 2 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 19–10 )
(3:39) KENT – Andrew Glass 45 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 19–13 )
(0:08) UGA – Stetson Bennett 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 26–13 ) Third quarter (10:41) UGA – Jack Podlesny 31 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 29–13 )
(5:12) KENT – Andrew Glass 22 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 29–16 )
(1:44) UGA – Jack Podlesny 32 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 32–16 ) Fourth quarter (12:13) KENT – Marquez Cooper 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (Georgia 32–22 )
(5:30) UGA – Kendall Milton 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 39–22 )
Statistics
KENT
UGA
First downs
14
29
Plays–yards
52–281
77–529
Rushes–yards
93
257
Passing yards
188
272
Passing: comp –att –int
15–22–1
27–36–1
Time of possession
23:00
37:00
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kent State
Passing
Collin Schlee 14/21, 174 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Marquez Cooper 21 carries, 90 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Devontez Walker 7 receptions, 106 yards, 1 TD
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
27/36, 272 yards, 1 INT
Rushing
Brock Bowers
2 carry, 77 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Ladd McConkey 6 receptions, 65 yards
Game Five – No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (4–0) vs. Missouri Tigers (2–2)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 1 Georgia 0
6
6 14 26
Missouri
3
13
3 3 22
at Faurot Field • Columbia, Missouri
Date : Saturday, October 1, 2022Game time : 7:30 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : – • Wind :Game attendance : 58,165Referee : Matt LoefflerTV announcers (SEC Network ) : Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color) and Cole Cubelic (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −31.0 • Odds to win : Georgia 94.6%
Game information
First quarter Second quarter (12:43) MIZ – Tyler Stephens 10 Yd pass from Brady Cook (Harrison Mevis Kick) (Missouri 10–0 )
(8:53) MIZ – Harrison Mevis 49 Yd Field Goal (Missouri 13–0 )
(6:36) KENT – Jack Podlesny 40 Yd Field Goal (Missouri 13–3 )
(3:16) MIZ – Harrison Mevis 22 Yd Field Goal (Missouri 16–3 )
(0:00) UGA – Jack Podlesny 34 Yd Field Goal (Missouri 16–6 ) Third quarter (5:53) UGA – Jack Podlesny 28 Yd Field Goal (Missouri 16–9 )
(4:31) MIZ – Harrison Mevis 52 Yd Field Goal (Missouri 19–9 )
(2:15) UGA – Jack Podlesny 29 Yd Field Goal (Missouri 19–12 ) Fourth quarter (14:09) MIZ – Harrison Mevis 56 Yd Field Goal (Missouri 22–12 )
(9:39) UGA – Kendall Milton 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Missouri 22–19 )
(4:03) UGA – Daijun Edwards 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 26–22 )
Statistics
UGA
MIZ
First downs
28
14
Plays–yards
79–481
53–294
Rushes–yards
169
102
Passing yards
312
192
Passing: comp –att –int
24–43
20–32
Time of possession
34:48
25:12
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
24/43, 312 yards
Rushing
Kenny McIntosh
11 carries, 65 yards
Receiving
Brock Bowers
5 receptions, 66 yards
Missouri
Passing
Brady Cook 20/32, 192 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Cody Schrader 6 carries, 89 yards
Receiving
Dominic Lovett 6 receptions, 84 yards
Game Six – No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (5–0) vs. Auburn Tigers (3–2)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Auburn
0
0
3 7 10
No. 2 Georgia 0
14
7 21 42
at Sanford Stadium • Athens, Georgia
Date : Saturday, October 8, 2022Game time : 3:30 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : – • Wind :Game attendance : 92,746Referee : James CarterTV announcers (CBS ) : Tom McCarthy (play-by-play), Rick Neuheisel (color) and Sherree Burruss (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −27.5 • Odds to win : Georgia 93.2%
Game information
First quarter no scoring
Second quarter (11:42) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 7-0 )
(8:45) UGA – Daijun Edwards 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 14-0 ) Third quarter (11:51) AUB – Anders Carlson 29 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 14–3 )
(7:07) UGA – Daijun Edwards 2 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 21–3 ) Fourth quarter (14:49) UGA – Stetson Bennett 64 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 28–3 )
(11:10) UGA – Daijun Edwards 7 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 35–3 )
(9:51) AUB – Jarquez Hunter 62 Yd pass from Robby Ashford (Anders Carlson Kick) (Georgia 35–10 )
(4:45) UGA – Branson Robinson 15 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 42–10 )
Statistics
AUB
UGA
First downs
10
22
Plays–yards
63–258
71–500
Rushes–yards
93
292
Passing yards
165
208
Passing: comp –att –int
13–38
22–32
Time of possession
24:31
35:29
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Auburn
Passing
Robby Ashford 13/38, 165 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Robby Ashford
9 carries, 52 yards
Receiving
Jarquez Hunter 3 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
22/32, 208 yards
Rushing
Branson Robinson 12 carry, 98 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Ladd McConkey
5 receptions, 47 yards
Game Seven – No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (6–0) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (3–3)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Vanderbilt
0
0
0 0 0
No. 1 Georgia 14
14
6 21 55
at Sanford Stadium • Athens, Georgia
Date : Saturday, October 15, 2022Game time : 3:30 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : – • Wind :Game attendance : 92,746Referee : Steve MarloweTV announcers (SEC Network ) : Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color) and Alyssa Lang (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −37.5 • Odds to win : Georgia 98.7%
Game information
First quarter (10:01) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 11 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 7-0 )
(1:40) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 7 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 14-0 ) Second quarter (9:00) UGA – Daijun Edwards 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 21–0 )
(1:06) UGA – Dominick Blaylock 10 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 28–0 ) Third quarter (9:09) UGA – Jack Podlesny 28 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 31–0 )
(1:40) UGA – Jack Podlesny 35 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 34–0 ) Fourth quarter (14:49) UGA – Dillon Bell 24 Yd pass from Carson Beck (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 41–0 )
(11:10) UGA – Arik Gilbert 4 Yd pass from Carson Beck (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 48–0 )
(4:45) UGA – Cash Jones 36 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 55–0 )
Statistics
VAN
UGA
First downs
10
30
Plays–yards
47–150
79–579
Rushes–yards
45
192
Passing yards
105
387
Passing: comp –att –int
12–24
32–41
Time of possession
21:00
39:00
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Vanderbilt
Passing
AJ Swann 12/23, 105 yards
Rushing
Ray Davis 12 carries, 29 yards
Receiving
Will Sheppard 3 receptions, 45 yards
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
24/30, 289 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Daijun Edwards
10 carry, 49 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Darnell Washington 4 receptions, 78 yards
Game Eight – No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (7–0) vs Florida Gators (4–3)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Florida
0
3
17 0 20
No. 1 Georgia 14
14
7 7 42
at TIAA Bank Field • Jacksonville, Florida
Date : Saturday, October 29, 2022Game time : 3:30 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind : NE at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)Game attendance : 75,868Referee : Scott WalkerTV announcers (CBS ) : Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color) and Jenny Dell (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −23.0 • Odds to win : Georgia 93.5%
Game information
First quarter (7:15) UGA – Daijun Edwards 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 7–0 )
(1:30) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 2 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 14–0 ) Second quarter (12:36) UGA – Brock Bowers 73 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 21–0 )
(5:35) FLA – Adam Mihalek 52 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 21–3 )
(0:17) UGA – Ladd McConkey 7 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 28–3 ) Third quarter (9:34) FLA – Trevor Etienne 3 Yd Run (Adam Mihalek Kick) (Georgia 28–10 )
(6:07) FLA – Adam Mihalek 26 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 28–13 )
(3:31) FLA – Xzavier Henderson 78 Yd pass from Anthony Richardson (Adam Mihalek Kick) (Georgia 28–20 ) (0:35) UGA – Daijun Edwards 22 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 35–20 )
Fourth quarter (11:44) UGA – Kendall Milton 18 Yd Pass, Jack Podlesny Kick (Georgia 42–20 )
Statistics
FLA
UGA
First downs
16
26
Plays–yards
71–371
78–555
Rushes–yards
100
239
Passing yards
271
316
Passing: comp –att –int
18–37–0
19–38–2
Time of possession
28:43
31:17
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Florida
Passing
Anthony Richardson 18/37, 271 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Trevor Etienne 11 carries, 53 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Xzavier Henderson 5 receptions, 110 yards, 1 TD
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
19/38, 316 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Daijun Edwards
12 carries, 106 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Brock Bowers
5 receptions, 154 yards, 1 TD
Game Nine – No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers (8–0) vs No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (8–0)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 1 Tennessee
3
3
0 7 13
No. 3 Georgia 14
10
3 0 27
at Sanford Stadium • Athens, Georgia
Date : Saturday, November 5, 2022Game time : 3:30 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind :Game attendance : 92,746Referee : Jason AutreyTV announcers (CBS ) : Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color) and Jenny Dell (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −10.0 • Odds to win : Georgia 75.5%
Game information
First quarter (10:05) TENN – Chase McGrath 47 Yd Field Goal (Tennessee 3–0 )
(8:32) UGA – Stetson Bennett 13 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 7-3 )
(3:32) UGA - Ladd McConkey 37 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 14–3 ) Second quarter (14:17) UGA – Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint 5 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 21–3 )
(5:35) TENN – Chase McGrath 36 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 21–6 )
(0:17) UGA – Jack Podlesny 19 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 24–6 ) Third quarter (9:34) UGA – Jack Podlesny 38 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 27–6 ) Fourth quarter (11:44) TENN – Jaylen Wright 5 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick) (Georgia 27–13 )
Statistics
TENN
UGA
First downs
21
18
Plays–yards
75–289
62–387
Rushes–yards
94
130
Passing yards
195
257
Passing: comp –att –int
23–33–1
17–25–0
Time of possession
29:00
31:00
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Tennessee
Passing
Hendon Hooker 23/33, 195 yards, INT
Rushing
Jaylen Wright 21 carries, 69 yards, TD
Receiving
Cedric Tillman 7 receptions, 68 yards
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
17/25, 257 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Kenny McIntosh
10 carries, 52 yards
Receiving
Ladd McConkey
5 receptions, 94 yards, 1 TD
Vs. Mississippi State [ edit ]
Game Ten – No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (9–0) vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (6–3)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 1 Georgia 7
10
14 14 45
Mississippi State
0
12
7 0 19
at Davis Wade Stadium • Starkville, Mississippi
Date : Saturday, November 12, 2022Game time : 7:00 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : – • Wind :Game attendance : 60,352Referee : Jason AutreyTV announcers (ESPN ) : Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color)Pregame line : Georgia −15.5 • Odds to win : Georgia 83.9%
Game information
First quarter (9:50) UGA – Brock Bowers 2 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 7-0 ) Second quarter (11:57) UGA – Jack Podlesny 28 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 10-0 )
(5:01) MSST – Massimo Biscardi 25 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 10–3 )
(2:29) UGA – Stetson Bennett 4 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 17–3 )
(0:51) MSST – Massimo Biscardi 36 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 17–6 )
(0:03) MSST – Zavion Thomas 63 Yd Punt Return (2-PT Pass Conversion Failed) (Georgia 17–12 ) Third quarter (14:13) UGA – Ladd McConkey 70 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 24–12 )
(9:19) UGA – Ladd McConkey 17 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 31–12 )
(5:17) MSST – Rufus Harvey 6 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Massimo Biscardi Kick) (Georgia 31–19 ) Fourth quarter (14:55) UGA – Darnell Washington 2 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 38–19 )
(2:04) UGA – Kendall Milton 34 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 45–19 )
Statistics
UGA
MSST
First downs
21
18
Plays–yards
70–468
67–308
Rushes–yards
179
47
Passing yards
289
261
Passing: comp –att –int
25–37–2
29–52–0
Time of possession
31:43
28:17
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
25/37, 289 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Ladd McConkey
1 carry, 70 yards, TD
Receiving
Ladd McConkey
5 receptions, 71 yards, TD
Mississippi State
Passing
Will Rogers 29/51, 261 yards, TD
Rushing
Joquavious Marks
7 carries, 41 yards
Receiving
Rufus Harvey
6 receptions, 64 yards, TD
Game Eleven – No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (10–0) vs Kentucky Wildcats (6–4)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 1 Georgia 3
6
7 0 16
Kentucky
0
0
0 6 6
at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky
Date : Saturday, November 19, 2022Game time : 3:30 p.m. EST Game weather : Clear • Temperature : – • Wind :Game attendance : 61,022Referee : James CarterTV announcers (CBS ) : Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color)Pregame line : Georgia −22.5 • Odds to win : Georgia 93.1%
Game information
First quarter (2:56) UGA – Jack Podlesny 27 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 3-0 ) Second quarter (3:40) UGA – Jack Podlesny 24 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 6-0 )
(0:00) UGA – Jack Podlesny 37 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 9-0 ) Third quarter (6:22) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 9 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 16–0 ) Fourth quarter (9:52) UK – Barion Brown 8 Yd pass from Will Levis (2-PT Pass Conversion Failed) (Georgia 16–6 )
Statistics
UGA
UK
First downs
20
17
Plays–yards
65–363
56–295
Rushes–yards
247
89
Passing yards
116
206
Passing: comp –att –int
13–19–1
20–31–1
Time of possession
30:02
29:58
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
13/19, 116 yards, INT
Rushing
Kenny McIntosh
19 carries, 143 yards, TD
Receiving
Dominick Blaylock
2 receptions, 38 yards
Kentucky
Passing
Will Levis 20/31, 206 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Chris Rodriguez Jr. 17 carries, 51 yards
Receiving
Barion Brown 10 receptions, 145 yards, TD
Game Twelve – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5–6) vs No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (11–0)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Georgia Tech
7
0
0 7 14
No. 1 Georgia 3
7
13 14 37
at Sanford Stadium • Athens, Georgia
Date : Saturday, November 26, 2022Game time : 12:00 p.m. EST Game weather : Sunny • Temperature : 62 °F (17 °C) • Wind : E 8 miles per hour (13 km/h)Game attendance : 92,746Referee : Lee HedrickTV announcers (ESPN ) : Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (color)Pregame line : Georgia −36.5 • Odds to win : Georgia 98.6%
Game information
First quarter (10:43) GT – Taisun Phommachanh 7 Yd Run (Gavin Stewart Kick) (Georgia Tech 7–0 )
(0:18) UGA – Jack Podlesny 30 Yd Field Goal (Georgia Tech 7-3 ) Second quarter (7:59) UGA – Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint 5 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 10–7 ) Third quarter (10:40) UGA – Jack Podlesny 50 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 13–7 )
(5:51) UGA – Brock Bowers 1 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 20–7 )
(4:11) UGA – Jack Podlesny 36 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 23–7 ) Fourth quarter (13:45) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 2 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 30–7 )
(11:13) UGA – Kendall Milton 44 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 37–7 )
(2:55) GT – Malachi Carter 24 Yd pass from Dontae Smith (Gavin Stewart Kick) (Georgia 37–14 )
Statistics
GT
UGA
First downs
15
16
Plays–yards
64–255
61–407
Rushes–yards
40
264
Passing yards
215
143
Passing: comp –att –int
20–36–0
11–20–0
Time of possession
28:54
31:06
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia Tech
Passing
Zach Gibson
19/35, 191 yards
Rushing
Dontae Smith
10 carries, 34 yards
Receiving
Nate McCollum
6 receptions, 65 yards
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
10/18, 140 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Kenny McIntosh
12 carries, 86 yards, TD
Receiving
Kenny McIntosh
2 receptions, 96 yards
[ edit ]
SEC Championship – No. 14 LSU Tigers (9–3, 6–2) vs No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (12–0, 8–0)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 14 LSU
7
3
13 7 30
No. 1 Georgia 14
21
7 8 50
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, Georgia
Date : Saturday, December 3, 2022Game time : 4:00 p.m. EST Game weather : IndoorTV announcers (CBS ) : Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jenny Dell (sideline)Pregame line : Georgia −17.5 • Odds to win : Georgia 83.0%
Game information
First quarter (3:33) UGA - Damian Ramos 32 yd FG BLOCKED by Nazir Stackhouse, Christopher Smith II return for 95 yds for a TD (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 7-0 )
(2:21) LSU - Kayshon Boutte 53 yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Damian Ramos Kick) (Tied 7–7 )
(0:03) UGA – Brock Bowers 4 yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 14–7 ) Second quarter (14:43) UGA – Ladd McConkey 22 yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 21–7 )
(2:48) UGA – Darnell Washington 14 yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 28–7 )
(0:32) UGA – Dillon Bell 3 yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 35–7 )
(0:01) LSU – Damian Ramos 42 yd Field Goal (Georgia 35–10 ) Third quarter (10:33) LSU – Malik Nabers 34 yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick) (Georgia 35–17 )
(3:32) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 2 yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 42–17 )
(1:46) LSU – Noah Cain 1 yd Run (2-PT Pass Conversion Failed) (Georgia 42–23 ) Fourth quarter (13:13) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 8 yd Run (Adonai Mitchell pass to Darnell Washington for 2-PT Conversion) (Georgia 50–23 )
(7:12) LSU – Jaray Jenkins 33 yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick) (Georgia 50–30 )
Statistics
LSU
UGA
First downs
23
27
Plays–yards
72–549
73–529
Rushes–yards
47
255
Passing yards
502
274
Passing: comp –att –int
31–52–2
23–29–0
Time of possession
24:02
35:58
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
LSU
Passing
Garrett Nussmeier 15/27, 294 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
Josh Williams
6 carries, 55 yards
Receiving
Malik Nabers 5 receptions, 128 yards, TD
Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
23/29, 274 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Kendall Milton
8 carries, 113 yards
Receiving
Brock Bowers
6 receptions, 81 yards, TD
No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes (11–1) vs. No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (13–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 4 Ohio State
7
21
10 3 41
No. 1 Georgia 7
17
0 18 42
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium , Atlanta, Georgia
Game information
First quarter (10:56) OSU – Marvin Harrison Jr. 31 yd pass from C. J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (Ohio State 7–0 )
(3:15) UGA – Kenny McIntosh 25 yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Tied 7–7 ) Second quarter (12:30) OSU – Miyan Williams 2 yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick) (Ohio State 14–7 )
(10:56) OSU – Marvin Harrison Jr. 16 yd pass from C. J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (Ohio State 21–7 )
(9:16) UGA – Kendall Milton 11 yd run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Ohio State 21–14 )
(6:07) UGA – Stetson Bennett 3 yd run (Tied 21–21 )
(1:44) UGA – Jack Podlesny 32 yd Field Goal (Georgia 21–24 )
(0:49) OSU – Xavier Johnson 37 yd pass from C. J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (Ohio State 28–24 ) Third quarter (10:37) OSU – Emeka Egbuka 10 yd pass from C. J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles Kick) (Ohio State 35–24 )
(0:31) OSU – Noah Ruggles 25 yd Field Goal (Ohio State 38–24 ) Fourth quarter (10:14) UGA – Jack Podlesny 31 yd Field Goal (Ohio State 38–27 )
(8:41) UGA – Arian Smith 76 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Stetson Bennett pass to Ladd McConkey for 2-PT Conversion (Ohio State 38–35 )
(2:43) OSU – Noah Ruggles 48 yd Field Goal (Ohio State 41–35 )
(0:54) UGA – Adonai Mitchell 10 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 41–42 )
Statistics
No. 4 Ohio State
No. 1 Georgia
First downs
24
22
Plays–yards
66–467
60–533
Rushes–yards
32–119
26–135
Passing yards
348
398
Passing: comp –att –int
23–34–0
23–34–1
Time of possession
32:36
27:24
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
No. 4 Ohio State
Passing
C. J. Stroud 23/34, 348 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Dallan Hayden 9 carries, 43 yards
Receiving
Emeka Egbuka 8 receptions, 112 yards, TD
No. 1 Georgia
Passing
Stetson Bennett
23/34, 398 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing
Kenny McIntosh
5 carries, 70 yards
Receiving
Arian Smith
3 receptions, 129 yards, TD
[ edit ]
No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs (13–1) vs No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (14–0)
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 3 Horned Frogs
7
0
0 0 7
No. 1 Bulldogs 17
21
14 13 65
at SoFi Stadium • Los Angeles, California
Game information
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
Statistics
No. 3 TCU
No. 1 Georgia
First downs
9
32
Total yards
188
589
Rushes/yards
28–36
44–254
Passing yards
152
335
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
14–23–2
20–28–0
Time of possession
23:01
36:59
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
No. 3 TCU Passing
Max Duggan 14/22, 152 yards, 2 INT
Rushing
Emari Demercado 14 carries, 59 yards
Receiving
Derius Davis 5 receptions, 101 yards
No. 1 Georgia Passing
Stetson Bennett
18/25, 304 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Kenny McIntosh
8 carries, 50 yards
Receiving
Brock Bowers
7 receptions, 152 yards, TD
Ranking movementsLegend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking Week Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Final AP 3 (3) 2 (17) 1 (53) 1 (59) 1 (55) 2 (28) 1 (32) 1 (31) 1 (31) 1 (30) 1 (62) 1 (62) 1 (62) 1 (58) 1 (62) 1 (63) Coaches 3 (6) 2 (6) 2 (25) 1 (40) 1 (34) 2 (23) 2 (18) 1 (43) 1 (43) 1 (45) 1 (61) 1 (61) 1 (59) 1 (60) 1 (59) 1 (63) CFP Not released 3 1 1 1 1 1 Not released
Football support staff Eric Black – Director of football creative – football
Mike Cavan – Director of football administrationAustin Chambers – Assistant director of player development
Jay Chapman – Director of football management
David Cooper – Director of recruiting relations
Anna Courson – Football operations assistant
Chandler Eldridge – Co-director of football creative – design
Hunter Parker – Football operations assistant
Bryant Gantt – Director of player support and operations
Matt Godwin – Player personnel coordinator
Christina Harris – Director of recruiting administration
Hailey Hughes – Football operations coordinator
Ann Hunt – Administrative assistant to head coach
Jonas Jennings – Director of player developmentAngela Kirkpatrick – On-campus recruiting coordinator
Jeremy Klawsky – Director of football technology
Collier Madaleno – Director of football performance nutrition
John Meshad – Director of equipment operations
Chad Morehead – Co-director of football creative design
Neyland Raper – Assistant director of football operations & recruiting
Logen Reed – Assistant recruiting coordinator
Maurice Sims – Associate director of strength and conditioning
Juwan Taylor – Player development assistant
Meaghan Turcotte – Assistant director of football performance nutrition
Tersoo Uhaa – Assistant strength and sonditioning coach
Gage Whitten – Director of football equipment and apparel Graduate assistants Garrett Murphy – Defensive assistant
Adam Ray – Special teams assistant
Jacob Russell – Offensive assistant
Rashawn Scott – Offensive assistantAnalysts
Defense
Offense
Key reserves
Offense
Defense
Special teams
Out (indefinitely)
Out (season)
Out (suspended)
Out (retired)
True Freshman
Georgia
Opp
Scoring
422
64
Points per game
38.4
64
First downs
275
21
Rushing
108
Passing
152
Penalty
15
Rushing yards
2172
140
Avg per play
5.4
Avg per game
197.5
Rushing touchdowns
33
Passing yards
3287
173
Att-comp-int
259–381
Avg per pass
8.6
4.7
Avg per catch
Avg per game
298.8
Passing touchdowns
18
Total offense
5459
Avg per play
Avg per game
496.3
Fumbles–lost
13–8
Penalties–yards
48–495
Avg per game
Georgia
Opp
Punts–yards
39.2
Avg per punt
Time of possession/game
33:50
3rd down conversions
81.88
4th down conversions
81.82
Touchdowns scored
28
Field goals–attempts
21–23
PAT–attempts
Attendance
92,746
Games/Avg per game
92,746
Neutral site
Passing statistics
#
NAME
POS
RAT
CMP
ATT
YDS
AVG/G
CMP%
TD
INT
LONG
13
Stetson Bennett
QB
161.2
310
454
4127
275
68.3
27
7
83
15
Carson Beck
QB
186.4
26
35
310
44.2
74.3
4
0
28
12
Brock Vandagriff
QB
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTALS 162.0 336 492 4437 296 68.3% 31 7 83
Rushing statistics
#
NAME
POS
ATT
YDS
AVG
TD
LONG
AVG/G
6
Kenny McIntosh
RB
150
829
5.5
10
52
55
30
Daijun Edwards
RB
140
769
5.5
7
28
51
2
Kendall Milton
RB
85
592
7.0
8
51
45
22
Branson Robinson
RB
68
330
4.9
3
30
27
13
Stetson Bennett
QB
57
205
3.6
10
64
13
84
Ladd McConkey
WR
7
134
19.1
2
70
9
19
Brock Bowers
TE
9
109
12.1
3
75
7
20
Sevaughn Clark
RB
7
44
6.3
0
18
15
32
Cash Jones
RB
2
44
22.0
1
36
4
15
Carson Beck
QB
7
43
6.1
0
20
6
23
De'Nylon Morrissette
WR
1
8
8.0
0
8
0.8
12
Brock Vandagriff
QB
1
7
7.0
0
7
2
10
Kearis Jackson
WR
1
−5
−5.0
0
−5
−0.3
TOTALS 557 3080 5.5 44 75 205.3
Receiving statistics
#
NAME
POS
CTH
YDS
AVG
TD
LONG
AVG/G
19
Brock Bowers
TE
63
942
15.0
7
78
63
84
Ladd McConkey
WR
58
762
13.1
7
37
51
5
Adonai Mitchell
WR
4
65
16.3
1
27
65
10
Kearis Jackson
WR
3
45
15.0
0
23
45
19
Brock Bowers
TE
2
38
19.0
0
29
38
30
Daijun Edwards
RB
2
34
17.0
0
21
34
0
Darnell Washington
TE
2
33
16.5
0
25
33
2
Kendall Milton
RB
1
18
18.0
1
18
18
1
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
WR
1
12
12.0
0
12
12
20
Sevaughn Clark
RB
1
4
4.0
0
4
4
TOTALS 30 439 14.6 3 38 439
Defense statistics
#
NAME
POS
SOLO
AST
TOT
TFL-YDS
SACK-YDS
INT
BU
QBH
FR
FF
BLK
SAF
TD
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown
Kicking statistics
#
NAME
POS
XPM
XPA
XP%
FGM
FGA
FG%
1–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50+
LNG
96
Jack Podlesny
PK
73
74
98.65%
26
31
83.87%
1/1
11/11
11/11
2/5
1/3
50
99
Jared Zirkel
PK
–
%
1
1
100.00%
0/0
1/1
0/0
0/0
0/0
21
TOTALS 73 74 98.65% 27 32 84.38% 1/1 12/12 11/11 2/5 1/3 50
Kickoff statistics
#
NAME
POS
KICKS
YDS
AVG
TB
OB
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
TOTALS - - - - -
Punting statistics
#
NAME
POS
PUNTS
YDS
AVG
LONG
TB
I–20
50+
BLK
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
TOTALS - - - - - - - -
Kick return statistics
#
NAME
POS
RTNS
YDS
AVG
TD
LNG
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
TOTALS - - - - -
Punt return statistics
#
NAME
POS
RTNS
YDS
AVG
TD
LONG
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
TOTALS - - - - -
Georgia vs non-conference opponents
1
2
3
4
Total
Georgia
35
59
33
31
158
Opponents
10
13
3
13
39
Georgia vs SEC opponents
1
2
3
4
Total
Georgia
77
99
71
88
335
Opponents
13
34
43
31
121
Georgia vs all opponents
1
2
3
4
Total
Georgia
112
158
104
119
493
Opponents
23
47
46
44
160
Awards and SEC honors [ edit ]
Weekly honors
Recipient
Weekly award (SEC)
Week #
Date awarded
Ref.
Christopher Smith II, S
SEC Defensive Player of the Week
1
September 5, 2022
[ 33]
Brock Bowers, TE
SEC Offensive Player of the Week
3
September 19, 2022
[ 34]
Southeastern Conference individual awards
Recipient
Award
Date awarded
Ref.
Individual yearly awards
Recipient
Award
Date awarded
Ref.
Brock Bowers, TE
Mackey Award
December 9, 2022
All-SEC
Player
Position
1st/2nd team
HM = Honorable mention. Source:
All-SEC Freshman
Player
Position
HM = Honorable mention. Source:
All-SEC Academic
Player
Position
Class
Major
Ref.
HM = Honorable mention. source:
NCAA recognized All-American Honors
Player
AP AFCA FWAA TSN WCFF Designation
The NCAA recognizes a selection to all five of the AP, AFCA, FWAA, TSN and WCFF first teams for unanimous selections and three of five for consensus selections. HM = Honorable mention. source:
Other All-American honors
Player
Athletic
Athlon
BR
CBS Sports
CFN
ESPN
FOX Sports
Phil Steele
SI
USA Today
The NFL draft was held at Union Station in Kansas City, MO on April 27–29, 2023.
Bulldogs who were picked in the 2023 NFL Draft:
No members of the 2022 team were invited to participate in drills at the 2023 NFL scouting combine .
† Top performer
DNP = Did not participate
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