Georgia Football Has One Fall Scrimmage Down and a Lot of Fine-Tuning to Go Before Season Opener Against Marshall On…
The first fall scrimmage is in the books for the Georgia Bulldogs, and while there were flashes of potential, it’s clear that Kirby Smart’s squad still has plenty of work to do before the season kicks off against Marshall on August 30.
Saturday’s closed scrimmage at Sanford Stadium offered coaches their first real look at how the depth chart is shaping up under live conditions. Early reports point to a defense that remains fast and physical—as expected from a Smart-led unit—but the offense showed signs of inconsistency, particularly in the passing game and along the offensive line.
The quarterback [insert name if known] had moments of command, but protection breakdowns and missed assignments were evident. The running back rotation is still sorting itself out, and wide receivers had a few untimely drops that stalled drives.
On the defensive side, Georgia’s front seven looked sharp, with several young players flashing potential. However, Smart made it clear afterward that tackling and communication still need to improve across the board. “We’ve got a long way to go,” he said. “It’s about execution, detail, and consistency—and we’re not there yet.”
With just a few weeks remaining before the opener, the Bulldogs will look to iron out the kinks during their second and final scrimmage, hoping to find rhythm and reliability in all three phases.
The talent is there, but as always in Athens, the standard is high. Georgia doesn’t just want to win—it wants to dominate. And with Marshall looming, the race to get game-ready is officially on.
