They were a member of the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

They earned an invitation to play in the Belk Bowl against the Louisville Cardinals, which they won, 37–14.

[1] On January 12 defensive coordinator Todd Grantham left to take the same position at Louisville under Bobby Petrino.

[2] On January 14, Georgia hired Jeremy Pruitt as their new defensive coordinator.

Georgia also added three other coaches to their defensive staff: Tracy Rocker, Mike Ekeler, and Kevin Sherrer.