The Georgia Bulldogs are being projected as the top seed for the 2025 College Football Playoff, despite the 2024 season just recently wrapping up. While Georgia made the playoff field in 2024 after securing the SEC Championship, they fell short of their ultimate goal by losing to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. However, early predictions for the 2025 season suggest Georgia will remain a contender for the upcoming year.
ESPN’s Bill Connelly released his early 2025 playoff predictions, which have Georgia as the No. 1 seed, with another SEC title on the horizon. Connelly notes that while Georgia will have a new starting quarterback, the position typically carries less weight for the Bulldogs under head coach Kirby Smart, as evidenced by their 2024 SEC Championship win, despite only passing for 136 yards in the game.
Though Georgia will face significant losses, including quarterback Carson Beck, who transferred to Miami, and key defensive players such as Jalon Walker, Mykel Williams, and Malaki Starks, Smart’s track record suggests that the team can still thrive even after major departures. His ability to reload and adapt year after year has kept the Bulldogs in the national title conversation.
In Connelly’s predictions, Georgia is projected to make another run to the national championship game, defeating both Michigan and Alabama along the way. However, the Dawgs would ultimately fall to Penn State in the title game, marking a bittersweet end to their 2025 campaign. While losing in the championship would be a disappointment, the outlook for Georgia’s future remains strong.
If Georgia can remain a top contender despite the turnover and the challenges that come with a new quarterback, it will set the stage for continued success in the coming seasons, particularly in 2026, as Smart continues to build the program for the long haul.
