Well, that happened. The Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 27-23 on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The loss snapped the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak.
Will Georgia make it to the Big Dance? The Dawgs’ strength of schedule is impeccable. We will have to wait and see.
If you watch the Georgia Bulldogs, you’ll see an elite college football team.
Georgia still has enormous expectations when it comes to winning a major bowl game.
Head Coach Kirby Smart has prepared quarterback Carson Beck to take the team back to the title this year or next.
“We have to set a standard for how we practice in season,” he told reporters. “You don’t inherit that from other teams.”
Who did Georgia Bulldogs play in 2023?
Georgia Bulldogs 2023 Football Schedule: Home, Away Games, Scores
| Date | Opponent | Time & Location | Ticket Info / Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Sept. 2 | Tennessee-Martin Seahawks | 6:00 p.m. at Sanford Stadium | 48-7 W |
| Saturday, Sept. 9 | Ball State Cardinals | 12:00 p.m. at Sanford Stadium | 45-3 W |
| Saturday, Sept. 16 | South Carolina Gamecocks | 3:30 p.m. at Sanford Stadium | 24-14 W |
| Saturday, Sept. 23 | UAB Blazers | 7:00 p.m. at Sanford Stadium | 49-21 W |
| Saturday, Sept. 30 | Auburn University | Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Al. | 27-20 W |
| Saturday, Oct. 7 | Kentucky Wildcats | Sanford Stadium | 51-13 W |
| Saturday, Oct. 14 | Vanderbilt Commodores | Firstbank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 37-20 W |
| Saturday, Oct. 21 | BYE WEEK | ||
| Saturday, Oct. 28 | Florida Gators | Jacksonville, Fla. | 43-20 W |
| Saturday, Nov. 4 | Missouri Tigers (Homecoming) | Sanford Stadium | 30-21 W |
| Saturday, Nov. 11 | Ole Miss | Sanford Stadium | 52-17 W |
| Saturday, Nov. 18 | Tennessee Volunteers | Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | Get Tickets |
| Saturday, Nov. 25 | Georgia Tech Yellowjackets | Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta. Ga. | Get Tickets |
| Saturday, Dec. 2 | SEC Championship | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | |
Will Georgia Be Good In 2023?
Although the schedule is easier than it’s been in several years, the Bulldogs will need to go undefeated to make it back into the College Football Playoff. Although the Bulldogs play in the mighty SEC, their strength of schedule will not work in their favor this time.
Georgia repeated as the college football national championship on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 with a convincing victory over the TCU Horned Frogs.
Who Is Georgia’s Starting Quarterback For 2023?
Smart named Redshirt Sophomore Carson Beck is the starting quarterback in early August. So far, Beck has looked good on the gridiron and shown the ability to throw the ball downfield.
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Week 1: Georgia 48 UT-Martin 7
Georgia opened the season with a 48-7 thrashing of Tennessee-Martin at home in Sanford Stadium. Although the Bulldogs only scored 17 in the first half, they poured it on in the second.
Week 2: Georgia 45, Ball State 3
On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, Georgia handily beat the Ball State Cardinals 45-3. The Dawgs scored 31 points in the first half and another 17 in the third quarter.
The Cards we’re headed for a shutout until they scored 3 points in the fourth quarter.
Week 3: Georgia 24, South Carolina 14
Georgia got past the South Carolina Gamecocks 24-14 on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, but it wasn’t easy.
When Georgia faces a familiar opponent, they play down to their level. This weekend the South Carolina Gamecocks played the best half of football against a no. 1-ranked team as they ever had. Georgia still managed to win the game.
Week 4: Georgia 49, UAB 21
On a beautiful Saturday evening in Athens, Georgia ran through the UAB Blazers 49-21 to remain undefeated. the Bulldogs could only muster 7 points in the first quarter, but blew the doors off the game with a 21-point second quarter before pouring it on in the second half.
Week 5: Georgia 27, Auburn 20
The Georgia Bulldogs beat the Auburn Tigers 27-20 on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Although the Dawgs’ offense didn’t produce much, Coach Kirby Smart relied on a stout second-half defense to lock in the win.
Week 6: UGA 51, Kentucky 13
Georgia looked good in all phases on Saturday night. Quarterback Carson Beck threw for 389 yards and four touchdowns as the Dawgs raced to a 34-7 halftime lead.
Week 7: Georgia 37, Vandy 20
Georgia whipped Vanderbilt 37-20 on Oct. 14, 2023 but lost tight end Brock Bowers to an ankle injury.
After the game, Georgia Coach Kirby Smart said that X-rays were negative on Bowers’ injury, but that he would have an MRI done as well.
Let’s take a look at the Georgia-Vanderbilt highlights:
Week 8: Georgia 43, Florida 20
The Georgia Bulldogs whipped the Florida Gators 43-20 on Oct. 28, 2023 in “the largest outdoor cocktail party” in the nation.
SEC Championship Game: Georgia 24, Alabama 27
he Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 27-24 on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 in a showdown between the best teams in the SEC.
The Dawgs, which saw their 29-game win streak end, pulled up just short in their bid to win a third straight SEC Championship and national title after playing from a 10-point lead for most of the second half.
Final Play
Georgia expects big things out of its offense, even though Beck is in his first year as quarterback. The Dawgs are relying on tight end Bowers and Ladd McKonkey to provide big plays to move the sticks and score points.
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