Missing the chance to become a playoff contender in last season, college football championship, making Georgia more revengeful for the 2024 season. This time Carson Beck is on a mission to push his team to win another national championship as he contending for the title of “best college football quarterback” in the nation. Beyond this picture, remember that Beck always receives hype as a top contender to end up winning the Heisman Trophy. Even On3 ranked him as the No. 1 favorite to win this prestigious award. 

So, the influence of the quarterback at Georgia you can imagine as he ended up in the 2023 season with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. In fact, last season they were considered the No.1 team, but this year the spotlight of Beck is not enough for Kirby Smart’s Georgia to take place in the No. 1 position at RJ Young’s Ultimate 134 College Football Ranking because of some flaws. 

Georgia’s shortcomings?

On August 22, RJ Young appeared on 680 The Fan in Atlanta to talk about the reason behind Kirby Smart’s Georgia at No. 2. He mentioned that the ranking process included many factors, such as studying rosters, 2024 recruiting classes, transfer portal additions and attrition, changes in philosophy, changes in athletic department administration, changes in coaches, and so on. The most intriguing fact is that he decided on who he thinks has the best opportunity to win the national championship in week one. 

Additionally, he stated,” I see four preseason AP All-Americans from Ohio State, six total, that’s more than Georgia. I see a quarterback that has won a conference Championship at a power five program that is not Carson Beck that is Will Howard,”. Moreover, on describing the ‘major flaw’ of Georgia, he added, “If there is one weakness on this Georgia team, it’s at a position that has been marked as a strength in the Kirby Smart era: defensive tackle.” Although Georgia has Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Brinson, their performance was not up to the mark last year. Therefore, it is pretty clear that the rank can change, but for now, Ohio State has taken the position of No.1. What about the other teams? Take a look at that. 

Who comes before and after Georgia on the ranking list?

The Buckeyes’ losing streak against Michigan extends to three years, and they haven’t won a Big Ten title in four years. However, this year Ryan Day, the head coach of Ohio State, managed to land a talented group of transfers including quarterback Will Howard, running back Quinshon Judkins, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, defensive back Caleb Downs, and so on. Thus, this team is expected to be able to make it to the playoffs.

Conversely, Texas is considered at No.3 position in the Ultimate 134 College Football Ranking. It is because Texas is the newest member of the SEC. However, the team is preparing at its best to win the national championship in the 2024 season.