Georgia’s football news cycle took a sharp turn Sunday, and it wasn’t because of anything happening on the field in Athens.
Within hours of Florida State firing head coach Mike Norvell, Georgia defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann was already being mentioned as a top candidate for the Seminoles’ opening. Schumann has spent a decade working under Kirby Smart and has been the architect behind Georgia’s defense for years, which makes him a natural name to surface when a major job comes open.
There are reasons the fit makes sense beyond the résumé. Schumann has family ties to Florida State and was born less than 100 miles from campus. On top of that, Florida State’s financial situation after firing Norvell makes a first-time head coach a more realistic hire, and Schumann would fit that profile.
Nothing is settled yet, and Florida State has not revealed who it is targeting. Still, the possibility is there, and while Georgia would prefer to keep Schumann in Athens, the Seminoles would be a logical landing spot if he is ready to take on his first head coaching job.
Back in Sanford Stadium, Georgia is also running out of chances to finally get a home night game this season.
The Bulldogs have not played a night game at home yet, and with only two home games left, the opportunities are shrinking fast. Their best remaining shot comes next week against Missouri, but even that one is not locked in.
The SEC has released game times for that week, but Georgia’s kickoff has not been set. Georgia and Missouri will play on ABC at either 3:30 or 7:30 p.m.
EST, with the network waiting to make its final decision based on how this weekend’s games unfold. If Georgia and Missouri both win, that helps their case.
The other game in play for those ABC windows is Texas vs LSU, so there is a real chance Georgia never gets a home night game at all this year.
On the hardwood, Georgia men’s basketball got its season started the right way Monday night.
The Bulldogs opened their 2026-27 campaign at home against North Carolina Central and handled business with a 78-62 win. Georgia entered as the heavy favorite and played like it, with Kanon Catchings leading the way with 16 points and Blue Cain adding 15.
Georgia has reached the NCAA Tournament in each of the last two seasons, but both trips ended in first-round exits. This year’s goal is to get back there again - and take the next step once they arrive.
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