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How Georgia could clinch a spot in the SEC championship game this weekend
Georgia has several routes to clinching a place in the SEC Championship Game this weekend. A win over Missouri, combined with losses by three of Alabama, Texas, Kentucky and Tennessee, would secure the Bulldogs’ spot…
Georgia's No. 1 ranking due to defense and Stockton, CFP chairman says
College Football Playoff selection committee chairman Hunter Yurachek said Georgia earned its No. 1 ranking through its defense and the performance of quarterback Gunner Stockton. He pointed to the Bulldogs’ 42-7 win…
Georgia Tops Week 11 College Football Playoff Rankings
Georgia moved to No. 1 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings after beating Ole Miss, with an 8-1 record. Utah rose to second, followed by Alabama and undefeated UCLA in the top four. Notre Dame climbed to…
Here is the latest SEC sports news from The Associated Press
The Associated Press reports that Georgia has claimed the top spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Notre Dame surged to No. 5 following their victory over Miami, while Indiana dropped to No. 9 despite…
No. 1 Georgia heating up as No. 22 Missouri comes to town
No. 1 Georgia hosts No. 22 Missouri on Saturday, seeking another step toward a sixth consecutive appearance in the Southeastern Conference championship game. The Bulldogs are 8-1 overall and 6-1 in conference play after…
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Georgia moves up to No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings
Georgia moved to No. 1 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday night. Notre Dame climbed six places to No. 5 after beating Miami, while UCLA rose to No. 4. Indiana dropped five spots to No. 9…
Georgia nabs top spot in CFP rankings
Georgia took the top spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, putting the Bulldogs in position for a strong path toward the postseason. The ranking update is a significant milestone for the team as the…
Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the second CFP rankings
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has released its second set of rankings for the season, sparking debate over the current 12-team bracket projection. Yardbarker evaluates the committee's decisions…
Georgia ranked No. 1, South Carolina ranked No. 17 in latest college football playoff rankings
The latest College Football Playoff rankings have been released, with the University of Georgia moving into the top spot. Notre Dame climbed to No. 5 following their recent victory over Miami, while South Carolina is…
Georgia Bulldogs move to the top of the College Football Playoff rankings
Georgia has moved to No. 1 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings after an 8-1 start and a 42-7 win over Ole Miss. Utah, still undefeated at 9-0, is ranked second, followed by Alabama, UCLA and Notre Dame. Five…
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Latest CFP rankings sports Georgia at No. 1
Georgia moved to No. 1 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday, while Notre Dame climbed to No. 5 and UCLA rose to No. 4. Indiana fell five places to No. 9 despite not playing the previous…
College Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia rise to No. 1, Notre Dame cracks top 5 after big win over Miami
Georgia moved to No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings after beating Ole Miss 42-7, while Notre Dame rose to No. 5 following its upset of previously top-ranked Miami. The Hurricanes fell six places to No…
Georgia jumps into CFP's top spot, followed by Utah, Alabama, UCLA
Georgia rose to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff committee’s latest rankings after Miami’s loss to Notre Dame. Undefeated Utah is second, Alabama third and UCLA climbed four places to No. 4. Notre Dame moved from…
College Football Playoff rankings now have Georgia as the No. 1 team
Georgia has risen to No. 1 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings after beating Ole Miss 42-7 on Saturday. Utah is second, Alabama third and UCLA fourth, while Notre Dame moved up after defeating Miami…
Georgia takes over top spot, Alabama sits 3rd in CFP
Georgia moved to No. 1 in the second College Football Playoff rankings after its 35-point road win over Ole Miss. Utah rose to second, Alabama climbed to third after beating LSU, and unbeaten UCLA ranked fourth. Notre…
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Downtown Athens roads begin reopening after deadly crash
Several roads and sidewalks in downtown Athens reopened Monday, nearly a week after a crash killed a driver and partially collapsed a historic building near the University of Georgia. The November 4 crash damaged the…
Georgia Bulldogs pull off shocking recruiting flip, land five-star prospect over Texas A&M and Miami
Georgia football secured a major recruiting commitment by flipping five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews from Texas A&M. The prospect, from St. Thomas Aquinas, had been widely expected to choose Miami. The move gives…
Atlanta’s Fox Theatre lends helping hand to Georgia historic theatres
Atlanta’s Fox Theatre is distributing $500,000 in single-year grants to 12 historic Georgia theatres and partner organizations through its Fox Gives program. The Morton Theatre in Athens will receive a $20,000 Technical…
Athens officials open new park beside library, dub it Oostanaula Commons
Athens officials have opened a new public park beside the library and named it Oostanaula Commons. The new green space adds a community gathering area near the library for residents and visitors. The announcement…
College Football Playoff Rankings prediction: Georgia takes top spot, rival SEC team joins top four
Georgia is projected to claim the top spot in the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings following a dominant performance. As the selection committee prepares to release its second set of rankings, analysts are…
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Georgia men’s basketball overcomes slow start to beat Florida Gulf Coast
Georgia rallied after a slow start to beat Florida Gulf Coast 80-72 in men’s basketball on Monday. The Bulldogs opened the second half with a 21-4 run, forcing turnovers and building a lead of as many as 23 points. The…
How to watch Mizzou Tigers football at Georgia: TV, stream
Missouri is set to visit top-ranked Georgia on Saturday as the Tigers enter a demanding stretch against highly ranked opponents. The matchup is the second of three such games in three weeks. Georgia has been dominant at…
Gunner Stockton tops among SEC Heisman candidates after Ole Miss performance
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has emerged as a leading Heisman Trophy contender after a strong season, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He leads SEC quarterbacks with 20 touchdown passes and a 180.4…
Georgia stay unbeaten, hold off late Florida Gulf Coast rally
Georgia held off a late Florida Gulf Coast rally for an 80-72 win in Athens on Monday, staying unbeaten at 3-0. Marcus Millender scored 13 points and added six assists, while Kanon Catchings also had 13 points and seven…
Georgia is back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Utah and Notre Dame; Ohio State drops to No. 21
Georgia has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the latest AP Top 25 college football poll following a dominant 42-7 victory over Mississippi. The Bulldogs, who previously held the top ranking earlier this season, now lead Utah…
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2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Singles and Doubles Championships Selections
The NCAA has selected 64 singles players and 32 doubles teams for the 2026 Division I men’s tennis championships. The competition is scheduled for Nov. 17–22 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, with the…
Four Georgia players score 13 points in 80-72 victory over Florida Gulf Coast
Cuatro jugadores de Georgia anotaron 13 puntos cada uno en la victoria de los Bulldogs por 80-72 sobre Florida Gulf Coast el lunes por la noche. Georgia abrió una ventaja de 17 puntos con una racha de 19-2 en la segunda…
Mayor Orders Review of How Suspect in Jogger’s Death Was Hired by School
The mayor of Athens has officially ordered a comprehensive review into the hiring practices of the local school district following revelations that a suspect in the murder of a nursing student was employed by the school…
Georgia football injury report entering Missouri game
Georgia coach Kirby Smart gave an update on several Bulldogs ahead of the team’s game against Missouri. He had no new information on cornerback Ellis Robinson, who left Saturday’s win over Ole Miss with a thigh or hip…