Georgia's football program is setting the bar high with its scheduling strategy, embracing one of the toughest slates in college football. Playing in the SEC is already a formidable task, with the conference ramping up to nine league games each year. But Georgia isn't stopping there; they’re going above and beyond by stacking their schedule with challenging non-conference opponents.
As it stands, Georgia leads the SEC with the most non-conference Power Four matchups scheduled over the next decade. Even after canceling series with Louisville and NC State, they still boast 20 such games.
This approach is not just about padding the schedule with Georgia Tech, their perennial in-state rival. Starting in 2027, Georgia will face another Power Four team every year until 2033, including marquee matchups against Florida State, Clemson, and Ohio State.
The 2030 season is particularly daring, featuring clashes with Georgia Tech, Ohio State, and Clemson. While some might argue that a softer schedule could be more advantageous-citing Indiana's recent national title run against lesser opponents-Georgia is sticking to its guns. They're challenging themselves in a way that few SEC teams dare to emulate.
Though there's always a possibility of future changes, Georgia's current stance is clear: they're committed to a level of competition that puts them in a league of their own within the SEC.