Georgia coach Kirby Smart enjoys putting his team together like a puzzle each year. This year's squad has no shortage of questions ahead of its season opener.
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"The Bulldogs look to improve on their No. 31 national rank in rushing a season ago, when they averaged 182 yards per game on the ground."
I'm convinced that this is a very achievable goal with a healthy OL that has new leadership, and all that talent in the TE room that the opposing defense will have to account for in play action and RPO situations. I think the yards per game average should go up naturally if they can take more leads late into the 3rd quarter and through the 4th.
The improvement that I would be particularly interested to see from the RBs is going from 4.4 YPC in 2025 to 6 or more YPC, which would give them better 3rd down situations and more sustained possessions as they drive down the field. This improvement will also contribute to more opportunities for the explosive vertical pass plays.
GO DAWGS!
Quoting Vince Dooley here—"Here's what you need to win in the SEC-1—a staunch, tough defense -2—an effective running game that can hold the ball and run clock-3—exceptional special teams play." When I look at this 2026 team, I see us as "being" this. GO DAWGS
11th season all ready, wow. Has certainly been a blessed return to glory era for us Dawg fanz under one Kirby Paul Smart! Here's to hoping for 11 more.
Super excited with all of our expectations! I am concerned with our run game. We don't have the game-changer RB, but we do have a solid OL. Someone from the group has to got have a break-through year to keep Gunner/Bobo from having to carry the team. Go Dogs!!!
