The Bulldogs played their home games at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

They suffered their first loss of the year when they were upset by unranked South Carolina at home.

[1][2] Safety J. R. Reed and offensive tackle Andrew Thomas were named consensus All-Americans.

Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship was the recipient of the Lou Groza Award as the nation's best placekicker.

Quarterback Jake Fromm led the team in passing with 2,860 yards and 24 touchdowns.

Running back D'Andre Swift led the team in rushing with 1,218 yards.

In the preseason media poll, Georgia was projected to repeat as East Division Champion and SEC runner-up.