Georgia Bulldogs
| Georgia Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
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| First season | 2013 |
| Head coach | 7th season, 57–18 (.760) |
| Stadium | Sanford Stadium (Capacity: 92,746) |
| Year built | 1929 |
| Field surface | Grass |
| Location | Athens, Georgia |
| League | NCAA |
| Division | Eastern |
| All-time record | 86–30 (.741) |
| Bowl record | 4–5 (.444) |
| Playoff appearances | 1 |
| Conference titles | 1 |
| Division titles | 3 |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Fight song | "Hail to Georgia", "Glory, Glory" |
| Mascot | Uga |
The University of Georgia Bulldogs, currently coached by Franz Kafka, are a collegiate football team playing in the SEC. The Bulldogs play in Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, and are a member of the East Division of the SEC.
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History
Franz Kafka era (2013-2017)
The Georgia Bulldogs were one of the first schools to hire a head coach before the 2013 season. Franz Kafka coached the Bulldogs for five seasons, compiling a 52-16 record. During his initial tenure, Georgia went to five consecutive bowl games and were ranked 13th or higher in every Coaches Poll from 2013-2017. Their best season came in 2015, where Georgia won it's sole SEC Championship and earned a trip to the CFBHC Playoffs. In the Playoffs, Georgia defeated Pac-12 Champion Stanford in the Rose Bowl, before falling to Penn State in the National Semifinal. Following the 2015 Playoff campaign, Georgia won 10 games in both 2016 and 2017 before Franz Kafka retired from coaching.
TheCrimsonChin era (2018)
Following the departure of Franz Kafka, TheCrimsonChin was hired before the 2018 season. The Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 7-5 record and recorded their first losing season in conference play. Georgia ended the season with a victory over Florida State in the Weis Markets Bowl. TheCrimsonChin retired from coaching after the 2018 season.
Lasercats era (2019-2021)
Lasercats was hired to replace TheCrimsonChin and provide some stability to a program who was on its third coach in three years. Lasercats tenure was highlighted by the 2020 season where Georgia returned to the SEC Championship game for the first time since 2020 and defeated TCU in the Sugar Bowl. Lasercats left the program in the middle of the 2021 season after compiling a 21-11 record overall.
Franz Kafka era (2021-present)
Franz Kafka returned to Athens in the 2021 season after Lasercats' mysterious disappearance. Kafka, who had coached the Colorado Buffaloes from 2019-2021, was eager to return to his alma mater. The 2021 season marked Georgia's first 9-win regular season since 2017 and highest ranked recruiting class in school history (3rd).
All-time record vs. SEC opponents
This is the Gators' football record against current Southeastern Conference opponents through the 2021 season.
| School | Total Games | W | L | T | Pct. | PF | PA | First Year | Last Year | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Arkansas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Auburn | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 28 | 7 | 2017 | 2017 | W1 |
| Georgia | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | .333 | 147 | 168 | 2013 | 2021 | L3 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | .875 | 211 | 141 | 2014 | 2021 | W6 |
| LSU | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .000 | 53 | 93 | 2013 | 2021 | L5 |
| Mississippi State | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | 56 | 61 | 2017 | 2021 | W1 |
| Missouri | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | .444 | 184 | 208 | 2013 | 2021 | L1 |
| Ole Miss | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 56 | 24 | 2013 | 2015 | W2 |
| South Carolina | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | .778 | 207 | 160 | 2013 | 2021 | W2 |
| Tennessee | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | .556 | 200 | 185 | 2013 | 2021 | W1 |
| Texas A&M | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 66 | 45 | 2013 | 2020 | L1 |
| Vanderbilt | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | .444 | 191 | 196 | 2013 | 2021 | W1 |
| 13 Opponents | 67 | 36 | 31 | 0 | .537 | 1,255 | 1,102 | 9 Seasons |
Season-by-Season Records
| Coach(es) | Year | Conference | Overall Record | Conference Record | Bowl | Final CP Ranking | ||
| Wins | Losses | Wins | Losses | |||||
| Georgia Bulldogs | ||||||||
| Franz Kafka | 2013 | SEC | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Lost Capital One Bowl vs. Ohio State (10-14) | #13 |
| 2014 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | Won Sugar Bowl vs. Kansas (42-17) | #10 | ||
| 2015 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 1 | Won Sugar Bowl vs. Stanford (20-16) Lost Fiesta Bowl vs. Penn State (14-30) |
#4 | ||
| 2016 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | Lost Outback Bowl vs. Purdue (10-21) | #13 | ||
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | Lost Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl vs. Michigan State (10-17) | #6 | ||
| TheCrimsonChin | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | Won Weis Bowl vs. Florida State (20-14) | - | |
| LaserCats | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | Won Charlotte Bowl vs. Virginia Tech (28-14) | - | |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | Won Sugar Bowl vs. TCU (28-18) | #16 | ||
| Franz Kafka | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Lost Orange Bowl vs. Illinois (10-21) | #16 | |
| 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Total Games: 116 | 86 | 30 | 45 | 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Champions | Conference Champions | Bowl game berth |
Bowl games
The Bulldogs have appeared in 10 bowl games, posting a record of 5-5.
| Season | Bowl | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Capital One Bowl | Ohio State | L, 10–14 |
| 2014 | Sugar Bowl | Kansas | W, 42-17 |
| 2015 | Rose Bowl | Stanford | W, 20-16 |
| 2015 | Fiesta Bowl | Penn State | L, 14-30 |
| 2016 | Outback Bowl | Purdue | L, 10-21 |
| 2017 | Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl | Michigan State | L, 10-17 |
| 2018 | Weis Bowl | Florida State | W, 20-14 |
| 2019 | Charlotte Bowl | Virginia Tech | W, 28-14 |
| 2020 | Sugar Bowl | TCU | W, 28-18 |
| 2021 | Orange Bowl | Illinois | L, 10-21 |
| Total | 10 Bowl Games | 5-5 | - |
History and Awards
Head Coaches
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Pct | Cnf. Record | Pct | Cnf. Titles | Bowls | Nat. Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Kafka | 2013-2017, 2021-present | 6 | 57-18 | .760 | 31-10 | .756 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Lasercats | 2019-2021 | 2 | 21-11 | .656 | 11-8 | .579 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| TheCrimsonChin | 2018 | 1 | 8-5 | .615 | 3-4 | .429 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Individual Award Winners
Players
All-Americans
- 2013
- 2018
All-SEC Players
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