2026 Football Media Guide
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CBS Sports ranks the 16 SEC QBs entering 2026
With the starting signal-callers in the SEC largely finalized, CBS Sports took a stab at ranking all 16 of the league's quarterbacks. The post CBS Sports ranks the 16 SEC QBs entering 2026 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Ten Best Players Georgia Will Face In 2026: #6 Ahmad Hardy
Missouri tailback Ahmad Hardy had one of the best rushing seasons in Mizzou history in 2025, setting a program single-season rushing record with 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns while recording seven 100-yard rushing games and a healthy 6.44 yards per carry. In the process he became just the sixth player in SEC history to rush […]
Kirby Smart Breaks Silence on Georgia Legend’s NFL Retirement With Emotional Message
Kirby Smart addressed a Georgia Legend’s NFL exit on Tuesday, August 25, during a regular media session. The Georgia coach talked about the former running back after the news from the week before. Smart was asked about Nick Chubb’s impact following the retirement announcement. He said, “He’s just an incredible person and a leader… I […] The post Kirby Smart Breaks Silence on Georgia Legend’s NFL Retirement With Emotional Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Smart, Players Discuss Fall Practices
Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart alongside junior wide receiver Isiah Canion and junior outside linebacker Quintavius Johnson spoke with the media on Tuesday afternoon and offered the following comments.
Kirby Smart explains why Georgia isn’t looking to add NFL players to 2026 roster
Kirby Smart said Tuesday that Georgia is not looking to add any NFL players to its 2026 roster. The post Kirby Smart explains why Georgia isn’t looking to add NFL players to 2026 roster appeared first on Saturday Down South .
What Stetson Bennett can do to keep himself employed: Upon Further Review
Stetson Bennett needed a good showing on Saturday to help establish his role as the Los Angeles Rams’ backup quarterback, and he did exactly that. In fairness, maybe Bennett is locked in no matter what he does through three preseason games. But after rookie Ty Simpson looked solid (if not better) last week, there was […]
No. 25 Georgia Hosts Milwaukee for Senior Day
#25/NR Georgia (1-0-2, 0-0-0 SEC) vs. Milwaukee (1-2-0, 0-0-0 Horizon)
ESPN power rankings include 3 SEC teams in top 10
Georgia and Texas are both in the top 10 of ESPN's power rankings to begin the 2026 college football season, per Mark Schlabach. The post ESPN power rankings include 3 SEC teams in top 10 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
CBS Sports analyst ranks his top five quarterbacks in the SEC
Quarterback is the most important position on the field. CBS Sports' Bud Elliott ranked the SEC's top five players at the position. The post CBS Sports analyst ranks his top five quarterbacks in the SEC appeared first on Saturday Down South .
UNC Interviewed Kirby Smart’s Georgia Assistant Twice for $10M Job Before Bill Belichick: Report
Bill Belichick may have been far more entertaining on ESPN than he has been effective at North Carolina. In 2024, UNC fired Mack Brown and bet the future of the program on an NFL legend with zero college head-coaching experience. So far, that gamble looks like a major misstep. The Tar Heels fell to 4-8 […] The post UNC Interviewed Kirby Smart’s Georgia Assistant Twice for $10M Job Before Bill Belichick: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Thursday ‘Dawg Bites Is Honoring The Honorees
Fall may not be in the air in Georgia, but I swear on Steve Spurrier’s five iron that college football is right around the corner. And that means there’s some genuine football news out on the wires. Let’s take a quick stroll through the high points before you hit the door to do lesser non-football […]
Kirby Smart Hits Georgia Star With Brutal Reality Check After Offseason Transformation: “Listen to the Truth”
Juan Gaston had an offseason transformation. The Georgia OL came into his second season looking noticeably leaner and in better shape. But Kirby Smart wants everyone to pump the brakes. For the sophomore to become a dependable starter, the Bulldogs’ head coach says there is another hurdle left. When Kirby Smart was asked about Juan […] The post Kirby Smart Hits Georgia Star With Brutal Reality Check After Offseason Transformation: “Listen to the Truth” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Smith Inducted Into Georgia Radio Hall Of Fame
ATHENS, Ga. — Loran Smith will add to his incredibly lengthy ledger of achievements on Saturday when he is inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Ceremonies will be held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Kirby Smart Confirms Lingering Uncertainty Over Veteran WR’s Career Despite Georgia Return
Georgia football coach Kirby Smart hinted earlier this month that the Bulldogs could still bring in a player who earned an extra season of eligibility this summer. After going underrated in the 2026 NFL Draft, WR Cole Speer made a return to the Bulldogs. However, even after his return to Athens to play a fifth […] The post Kirby Smart Confirms Lingering Uncertainty Over Veteran WR’s Career Despite Georgia Return appeared first on EssentiallySports .
SEC announces 2026 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team
On Wednesday, the SEC announced the conference's 2026 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team. Georgia and Texas lead the way 11 selections each. The post SEC announces 2026 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Smart, Players Discuss Fall Camp
ATHENS, Ga. – University of Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart as well as junior wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton and junior defensive back Ellis Robinson IV spoke with the media on Wednesday afternoon and offered the following comments.
Kirby Smart ‘pleased’ with Gunner Stockton’s growth: ‘Gunner’s improved immensely’
Kirby Smart raved about Gunner Stockton on Wednesday. The post Kirby Smart ‘pleased’ with Gunner Stockton’s growth: ‘Gunner’s improved immensely’ appeared first on Saturday Down South .
2026 Cape Cod Prospect Rundown: Cotuit
Our Cotuit prospect notes include players from Alabama, Cincinnati, Dallas Baptist, Georgia, Indiana, Louisville, LSU, Mississippi State, NC State, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Stanford, UAB and Wake Forest.
Preseason AP Top 25: Georgia, Texas lead 9 SEC teams in initial poll
The preseason AP Top 25 has been revealed with Georgia and Texas leading the way for the Southeastern Conference. The post Preseason AP Top 25: Georgia, Texas lead 9 SEC teams in initial poll appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Assessing the SEC Teams for 2026: A Tier at the Top, Another at the Bottom
As we gear up for another year of SEC football, let’s take a look around the conference and see what the field looks like. Below, I’ve broken all sixteen teams into four power tiers based on their returning production and likelihood of contending for a playoff spot. Tier 1: Playoff Contenders Depending on the breaks, […]
Illinois Battles #19 Georgia to Scoreless Draw in Home Opener
The Illini are now 4-0-1 in their last five home openers.
2026 Area Code Games, Day 3: Players who caught our attention
Sorenson dives into headliners that include commits for LSU, A&M, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Vandy, UNC, Oregon and USC, among others.
Garrett Nussmeier’s Brother & Georgia QB Commit Announces Major Career Decision
Despite Garrett Nussmeier’s departure to the NFL, college football will soon have a QB with the ‘Nussmeier’ last name. The former LSU QB’s brother, Colton, committed to Georgia in June. He was still looking at a dominant senior season with his high school team in Texas. But now, he has switched camps after a crucial […] The post Garrett Nussmeier’s Brother & Georgia QB Commit Announces Major Career Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports .
“Not True”: 5-Star Georgia Commit Publicly Crushes ACC Giant’s Flip Hopes
Ever since the arrival of NIL, the Miami Hurricanes have made a habit of raiding other programs’ recruiting classes, and Georgia has felt it more than most, recently losing five-star cornerback Donte Wright, receiver Vance Spafford, and cornerback Jontavius Wyman to Mario Cristobal’s staff. With Georgia’s 2027 class still thin, just seven commits and ranked […] The post “Not True”: 5-Star Georgia Commit Publicly Crushes ACC Giant’s Flip Hopes appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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