
It went exactly as expected. Georgia looked good and Tennessee State is terrible. But what did we learn?
DawgNation's Brandon Adams takes you through Georgia's season opener and all the young players who got to show off. Plus, we look at an important streak that Georgia was able to break against FCS opponents. We also take your calls every week.
Plus you will also get analysis from former UGA star Rodrigo Blankenship and our insider Jeff Sentell.
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Sep 6
1 hr 24 min

This Georgia team has a few questions marks, but we can make
a real case that they are good enough to win it all in 2026.
On this episode of DawgNation at Large, our insiders Connor
Riley and Kaylee Mansell make their arguments for what it will take for Georgia football to lift another trophy at the end of the season. But, also why their championship chase could fall apart.
Later, in our DawgBites segment, we look at how the state of
Georgia is squaring off against LSU in court, Xzavier McCleod statement on his retirement and how the Dawgs will handle the weather.
The Connor and Kaylee make their final playoff predictions. Connor has already said the Dawgs will win it all, but will Kaylee back him.
Sep 3
56 min

UGA fans are very concerned that 2028 5-star QB Jayden Wade will eventually leave the Dawgs at the altar. But on this edition of DawgNation’s. recruiting show Before The Hedges, Wade says he wants to do things at Georgia that no one has ever done.
Our insiders Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell break down where Wade’s commitment stands and show you some of his highlights from last
week. Jeff also went down to Florida to catch up with Wade to get the answer to the most important question on if Wade will stay with the Dawgs, as he begins his junior year of high school. Wade is very candid in his answers and his confidence.
Later, we look at the top highlights from UGA commits on the
field last week with our Mansell’s Details segment. Plus, our Dawg of the Week is 5-star TE Jaxon Dollar who had an incredible performance on both side of the ball.
Then we get some Sentell’s Intell on the first game of the
season and the freshman we expect to get a lot of playing time against Tennessee State. Plus, we finish up our UGA Next Generation series with why we expect big things from this big man, DL Valdin Sone.
Sep 2
45 min

Kirby Smart has given us his marching orders for Game Week
On this episode of On The Beat, our insiders Mike Griffith
and Cody Chaffins are in Athens for Kirby Smart’s press conference ahead of the opener against Tennessee State.
Cody and Mike will explain what they really want to see from
UGA to consider this week 1 game a success. Mike will discuss why he really wants to see more from the pass game and the new wide receivers.
Plus, we hear Kirby’s best soundbite of the week about how he’s trying to get the team ready for the heat and why the media probably wouldn’t be able to handle it.
Then we look at the undrafted UGA players that did make the
cut and make an NFL roster include Dillion Bell and Brett Thorson
On The Beat drops every Monday night at 7 p.m.
Aug 31
28 min

With UGA football kicking off in just nine days, it’s time to recap the winners and losers of the offseason.
On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Kaylee Mansell and Connor Riley provide their take on which UGA position groups won and lost the offseason.
Plus, the insiders discuss the drama surrounding CFB, Nick Chubb’s retirement, and what Isiah Canion can bring to the Dawgs offense.
Later, it’s the best memes of the week and the insiders reveal their top 10 UGA players ahead of the 2026 season.
Aug 27
45 min

Will UGA continue the pattern of missing on top in-state talent when building their 2028 class?
On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell break down the relationship between UGA and the top safety in 2028, Casey Barner. The insiders will discuss why people are saying Georgia has slipped in his top schools ranking and if UGA should pursue Barner harder.
Plus, we will show a variety of viral plays by UGA commits that occurred last week. Including two one-handed catches, and an impressive 4th down conversion.
Later, the Next Generation series about the early standouts from UGA’s freshman class continues this week with safety Tyriq Green.
Before The Hedges airs every Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
Aug 26
43 min

With less than two weeks until UGA football kicks off against Tennessee State, it’s time to turn the tables and break down the floor for the Dawgs in 2026.
On today’s episode of On The Beat, DawgNation insiders Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins provide their own takes on what could be the worst possible outcome for Georgia this season and which teams have a chance to upset the Dawgs.
Plus, a look into the former UGA players that have stood out in the NFL preseason this far, including Stetson Bennett and Zamir White.
Later, Mike and Cody talk about Nick Chubb’s retirement announcement and look back on the legacy he created at UGA.
On The Beat airs every Monday at 7 p.m.
Aug 24
40 min

It’s clear UGA’s first scrimmage was suboptimal for the offense. So will they rebound this Saturday?
On this episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and
Kaylee Mansell breakdown what we will need to hear after Georgia football’s second scrimmage this weekend, especially from UGA’s group of wide receivers. Connor and Kaylee will explain why Kirby has gone into damage control about their drops in week one.
We will also hear why Kirby says no one has stepped up to replace
Cash Jones as the third down back and why we also want to hear more about Gunner Stockton’s performance this weekend.
Then we move into DawgBites, with an update on Drew Bobo’s
injury and why Connor is not thrilled that WR and special teams star Cole Speer could be coming back after graduating. Plus, Kaylee will explain why UGA fans shouldn’t get their hopes up about superstar junior recruit Casey Barner of McEachern picking UGA.
Then we wrap up with our season predictions. DawgNation fans
can enter our contest at DawgNation.com/contests to win a $500 giftpack. So Connor and Kaylee will also enter their picks. Among the questions who they think will lead the team in sacks, interceptions and receiving yards.
DawgNation at Large drops every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Aug 20
52 min

High school football season is now underway and Georgia has its eyes on flipping a key cornerback at a metro Atlanta powerhouse.
On this episode of DawgNation’s recruiting show Before The Hedges, our insiders Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell breakdown what it’s going to take for Georgia to land 3-star CB Preston Glasco who is currently committed to UConn and why the Dawgs feel like Glasco will outperform his ranking in his senior season.
The we catch up on the top moments from the first weekend of the season from Georgia commits and targets. We have highlights from OL Miller Westerfield, 2028 RB Kevin Hartsfield and the top WR in 2029 Jordan Peacock
Then we continue our Next Generation series looking at Georgia’s top freshman for 2026 with WR Craig Dandridge who is already making quite an impression in his first fall camp including holding some of the Dawgs leaders accountable.
Finally a quick update on where Georgia stands with the 2027 class breakdown.
Aug 19
42 min

The Dawgs are the highest ranked team in the first AP poll of the season, but ESPN’s experts say they don’t trust Georgia?
On this episode of DawgNation’s On The Beat podcast, our insiders Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins dig into what they are hearing after that first scrimmage and why ESPN has dropped the Dawgs off their top tier in their rankings. We also look at what Kirby Smart must get worked out in the next 40 days before their first big game of the season against Oklahoma.
Later, we get Mike’s 30-thousand foot view on the rest of the Top 25. He’s a voter this year, so he will give us his ballot. Plus, where the SEC teams fall and which big name is most likely to be unranked at the end of the season.
Plus, we take a look at the NFL Dawgs and is this going to be the end of the line for Stetson Bennett in LA.
On The Beat airs every Monday at 7 p.m.
Aug 17
49 min
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