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How did Georgia get such a favorable schedule this year?

Posted on 9/14/26 at 9:59 am
Posted by BigFolks6347
Alabama
Member since Sep 2022
2385 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 9:59 am
No disrespect to the Bulldogs because I have great respect for their program but how were they able to avoid playing the top teams in the league this year. They don’t play anyone but Alabama, No LSU, Texas, Tennessee, or A&M. Their non conference is also a joke.
Posted by ParkRanger
The Rockies
Member since Dec 2025
274 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:01 am to
It’s not our fault Florida, Oklahoma, and Auburn are down.

@ Ole Miss will be interesting
Posted by UpToPar
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
23345 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:01 am to
To be fair, when the schedule came out Lane Kiffin was still the coach at Ole Miss, so that was still supposed to be a respectable game. It won't be anymore, but that's not UGA's fault.
Posted by TheTideMustRoll
Birmingham, AL
Member since Dec 2009
11088 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:02 am to
Georgia not playing Texas A&M is apparently an SEC tradition now.
Posted by gothamdawg
NYC
Member since Nov 2015
1408 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:11 am to
One could also say the schedule is favorable for all the teams that are not playing UGA.
Posted by Violent Hip Swivel
Member since Aug 2023
10334 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:12 am to
The schedule keeps getting better and better too. Last weekend we learned that Oklahoma has a high school offensive line and Arkansas is nice enough to let you know what kind of play they are running.

Georgia leaves the state 3 times in the regular season. Including the SECCG and playoffs, Georgia could play 11 games this season within an 80 mile radius of the practice facility.

Posted by theliontamer
Chicago
Member since Nov 2015
2381 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:12 am to
Eh, theyve had tougher schedules the past few years.
Posted by BigFolks6347
Alabama
Member since Sep 2022
2385 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:13 am to
I beg to differ. The last two were tough but they benefited from playing in the weaker east for years.
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
27885 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:14 am to
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How did Georgia get such a favorable schedule this year?
doesn't matter...they will lose in quarterfinals again...although they. may have a better chance since Sugar Bowl is a semifinal game.
This post was edited on 9/14/26 at 10:15 am
Posted by SneezyBeltranIsHere
Member since Jul 2021
4427 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:18 am to
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They don’t play anyone but Alabama, No LSU, Texas, Tennessee, or A&M.


Texas is not a difficult game for UGA.

A&M is not a difficult game for any halfway decent team.
Posted by meansonny
ATL
Member since Sep 2012
27278 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:20 am to
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The last two were tough but they benefited from playing in the weaker east for years.


The west churned through coaches much faster than the East.

Yes, there were seasons where the West was significantly better. But this is way overplayed. As a division, they were more equal than different.

For all of those bitching about the conference schedule, are you for or against 9 conference game schedules? This is what you wanted.

The conference as a whole is average (by the literal definition of average). 9 conference games is more average than 8 conference games. And you are going to cycle through years of tougher than average schedules and less than average schedules.
Posted by stitchop
jonesboro
Member since Oct 2020
1188 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:20 am to
Someone should complain to SEC office about Georgia getting another bye this week
Posted by TexasWranglers
Member since Sep 2024
2265 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:20 am to
Sounds like the exact same thing Texas fans had to endure the past 2 years. Plus you can play yourself. Your OOC is a joke though
Posted by SquatchDawg
Cohutta Wilderness
Member since Sep 2012
20760 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:21 am to
Why do we always catch this scheduling shade?

For the last 2 years we had Bama, TX and OL Miss on the rotation plus the usual east opponents. Opened with Clemson in 2024.

It’s not our fault the east sucks. A 9 game SEC schedule plus hopefully the SECCG will be more than enough.
Posted by meansonny
ATL
Member since Sep 2012
27278 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:22 am to
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A 9 game SEC schedule plus hopefully the SECCG will be more than enough.


The regular season is pointless going forward.

Don't lose games and you are in the 12 team playoff.

It doesn't matter how good you are in September.

Win in December and January is all that matters.

This is what college football has become. Blame the voters. Blame the money. Blame the fans.
Posted by AwgustaDawg
CSRA
Member since Jan 2023
14403 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:24 am to
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No disrespect to the Bulldogs because I have great respect for their program but how were they able to avoid playing the top teams in the league this year. They don’t play anyone but Alabama, No LSU, Texas, Tennessee, or A&M. Their non conference is also a joke.


I am an old man but having an easy schedule for a violent, physical game is a blessing and a curse. A football team needs to have its nose bloodied every once in a while to compete at a high level....in my opinion. UGA hasn't had that yet and is unlikely to get it this week. I think Oklahoma may be able to do it. I am not talking about a loss but getting your arse kicked in a win is far better than beating WKU by 50 points.

That said UGA has played just about everyone with a UGA Jersey on in the last 2 games....that is a good thing in the future. It is time for UGA to get punched in the mouth though....and its unlikely Arkansas has the ability to do so. I truly think this is how the SEC was so dominant in the past....after playing a SEC slate where first and second round draft picks litter the landscape playing a BIG10 team wasn't shocking to anyone.
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