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In addition to its storied history, the team is known for its unique traditions and rabid fan base, known as the "Bulldog Nation." Georgia has won over 880 games in its history, placing them 9th all-time in wins and has finished in the Top 10 of the AP Poll 28 times, 15 of which were Top 5 finishes. [3]
The first football team of 1892. Herty Field was Georgia's first football venue. It was used until 1911. [1] (photo October 2005)Georgia's football program began in 1892, when Dr. Charles Herty, a chemistry professor and former player at Johns Hopkins, assembled a team and arranged a game against Mercer University on January 30, 1892. [2]
The following is a list of Georgia Bulldogs football seasons. The Bulldogs currently compete in the Southeastern Conference , and have an overall record of 853–428–54 in 127 seasons. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Georgia football vs. Clemson from 1960s-1980s Starting in the 1962 season, the rivalry between the two programs kicked off again, with them playing annually through 1987, except for 1972.
Head of the 1920 "ten second backfield" [a] that went undefeated and was the first team of Georgia's to be called "Bulldogs." He returned a kick blocked by Puss Whelchel 87 yards for a touchdown to defeat Alabama, ranked fourth in The 50 Greatest Plays In Georgia Bulldogs Football History. [1] [9] Sheldon Fitts: 1920 Started the Florida game. [1]
The special teams and defense gave Georgia the upper hand in the two weekends that followed and helped the Bulldogs get past Kentucky (27–0) and South Carolina (13–10). The win in Athens, Georgia over the Gamecocks on November 1 featured Walker matching up with the 1980 Heisman Trophy winner, George Rogers .
MIAMI – By nightfall, Jan. 2, 1984, the football world had already gone into a tailspin with Georgia having upset No. 2 Texas in the Cotton Bowl in the afternoon, 10-9, which opened the door for ...
Following Soviet rule in Georgia, the contemporary history of the Georgia national football team began in 1990, when the team played their first international match against Lithuania, the first country to accept an invitation. The match was held on 27 May 1990 at the national stadium. [9]