Kirby Smart and his Georgia Bulldogs delivered a Texas-sized beatdown to Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns this season. Not once, but TWICE! First, a solid 30-15 smackdown in October, followed by a nail-biting 22-19 thriller that clinched the SEC Championship crown in December. Georgia reigned supreme, the kings of the SEC. But hold on. That championship swagger seems to be fading fast. Whispers of discontent are growing louder, and the Bulldogs’ grip on the throne is loosening. It’s like their double dose of dominance against Texas is already old news, swept away by a new wave of SEC drama. Suddenly, Smart’s stock is plummeting.

Even though the 2024 season just wrapped up, ESPN’s already looking ahead to the Power Four conference champs and CFP spots. Using his SP+ rankings, Bill Connelly predicts Kirby Smart’s Georgia will take home the SEC title for a second straight year. But he adds an interesting twist—only Kirby Smart or a coach who’s beaten him can win the SEC. That narrows it down to 3 potential challengers: Hugh Freeze from Auburn, Lane Kiffin from Rebels, and Kalen DeBoer from Bama. Let the drama begin!

According to the latest DawgPost update, “UGA is now behind Texas as a favorite to win the SEC.” Sound familiar? Just like last year, the big question remains—can the Bulldogs go back-to-back with that “See you soon, Horns!” energy? Or will the new SEC powerhouse, the Texas Longhorns, take them down?

The biggest shake-up? A new QB1 in Athens. Carson Beck, Georgia’s leader for two seasons, hit the transfer portal and landed in Miami. Now, it’s Gunner Stockton’s time to shine. He filled in during the SEC Championship after Beck’s injury and even started in the CFP quarterfinal loss to Notre Dame. But with Beck gone, Kirby Smart’s Georgia is stepping into a new era. Can Stockton take control, or will the Bulldogs feel the heat of a fresh start under the center?

On the other hand, Arch Manning is set to take over as Texas’ QB1 in 2025 after Quinn Ewers declared for the NFL Draft. With a massive $6.6 million valuation and a big NIL deal with Red Bull, Manning is already making waves off the field. As the nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli, he carries a legendary name—and Longhorns fans can’t wait to see if he lives up to the hype on the field.

Despite all the shakeups, ESPN is still riding with Georgia for the 2025 College Football Playoff!

Where’s Kirby Smart’s UGA gonna be in the 2025 CFP?

CFB never stops, and way-too-early predictions for next season are already rolling in. Georgia punched its ticket to the 2024 Playoff after winning the SEC title but fell short in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame. Still, the latest CFP projections make one thing clear—the Dawgs aren’t going anywhere!

Bill Connelly’s early prediction for 2025 has Georgia back on top! Despite last season’s setback, Connelly believes the Dawgs will claim the SEC crown once more and lock in that coveted No. 1 seed in the CFP. Looks like Georgia is gearing up for a comeback, and fans can’t wait to see how it unfolds.

Connelly stated, “Like each of the other three contenders, the Dawgs will have a new starting quarterback in 2025, but on average the quarterback position seems to mean a bit less when Georgia is involved. The Dawgs threw for only 136 yards in the 2024 SEC championship game, after all, and still won. So Georgia grinds out Smart’s fourth SEC title.”

Georgia is facing some big losses, with key players like Jalon Walker, Mykel Williams, and Malaki Starks entering the transfer portal. But if there’s one thing Kirby Smart has proven time and time again, it’s that Georgia always finds a way to reload and stay on top. Even with departures, the Dawgs are poised for another strong season.

Exactly! 2025 is shaping up to be a wild ride for Georgia and the rest of college football. Will the Dawgs rise to the challenge or will new contenders shake things up? The countdown is on, and we’re all here for the drama.