The 2023 Georgia Bulldogs: A historic winning streak ends in a record-breaking finale
In short: Entering the 2023 season as back-to-back national champions, the Georgia Bulldogs pursued an unprecedented three-peat. While their historic 29-game winning streak ultimately collapsed in the SEC Championship, the team concluded their campaign by shattering bowl game scoring records, leaving a complex legacy of dominance and missed opportunities.
Under head coach Kirby Smart, the 2023 Georgia Bulldogs aimed to cement their dynasty with a third consecutive national title. The team maintained a formidable presence throughout the season, establishing the longest winning streak in Southeastern Conference history at 29 games. However, this momentum stalled during the SEC Championship game, where Alabama defeated Georgia 27–24. This loss proved consequential, as it prevented the Bulldogs from entering the College Football Playoff, marking the first time a team ranked number one heading into championship weekend failed to qualify for the postseason tournament.
Despite the disappointment of missing the playoffs, the Bulldogs demonstrated their offensive power in the Orange Bowl. By defeating Florida State 63–3, Georgia achieved a 60-point victory margin. This performance eclipsed the previous bowl game record of 58 points, which Georgia itself had set earlier in 2023 during their 65–7 victory over TCU in the CFP National Championship. The season served as the final year for the SEC's East division structure, as the conference prepared for the arrival of Texas and Oklahoma in 2024.
The program's infrastructure remained robust throughout the year. The team drew an average home crowd of 92,746 spectators. Recruiting efforts continued to yield high-level talent, with the 2023 signing class ranked second nationally by 247Sports and Rivals. Of the 26 players signed, 19 were featured on the ESPN 300 list of top prospects. While the team navigated roster changes via the NCAA Transfer Portal—losing 16 players after the 2022 season and adding four scholarship transfers—the organizational focus remained on maintaining the high standards established during their championship run.
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