The Bulldogs had an 8–0–1 record,[1] outscored opponents 250–17, and were also co-champion of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, with in-state rival Georgia Tech as well as Tulane, which were also undefeated in conference play.

[3] The Bulldogs were led by first-year head coach Herman Stegeman, who attended the University of Chicago and learned football from the legendary Amos Alonzo Stagg.

Georgia became known for its line during the early 1920s, this season returning All-Southerns in end Owen Reynolds, tackle Artie Pew, and center and captain Bum Day; as well as guard Hugh Whelchel and a young Joe Bennett.

[6] In the second week of play, Georgia easily defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 37–0, "principally through the ability of Hartley and Cheves to advance the ball by long runs".

[12][13] The aerial attack of the Virginia Orange and Blue met a staunch Georgia defense as the two teams fought to a scoreless tie in Charlottesville.

[20] Paige Bennett recovered a Mullie Lenoir fumble and ran 40 yards for a touchdown.

On the next possession, Hugh Whelchel blocked a Riggs Stephenson punt , and Pew picked up the ball running 24 yards to score, kicking his own goal.

In the third quarter, Al Clemens caught a tipped ball, and ran down the sidelines with a wall of blockers for the tying score.

Late in the final period, Georgia's O'Connor tried a drop kick which was blocked by Whelchel.

Buck Cheves recovered the ball and ran 87 yards for the touchdown[21] Again Pew converted goal.

[20] The recovery by Cheves ranked fourth in The 50 Greatest Plays In Georgia Bulldogs Football History.