The College Football History of Georgia Bulldogs Washington Post Edition

In the polling era, Georgia was selected as national champions by NCAA selectors six times from 1920 to 1980. The college claims two of these titles: the 1942 and 1980 Championships. The latter team featured freshman Herschel Walker, future Heisman trophy winner and considered by many to be the greatest college football player of all time. Four other former Bulldogs have gone on to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, most recently 12-time Pro Bowler Champ Bailey.

The Bulldogs have reached the Southeastern Conference Championship Game eight times since the turn of the century, winning the title on three occasions, most recently in 2017. All in all, Georgia has won fifteen conference titles, stretching all the way back to 1896, and appeared in 57 bowl games, the second most of any team.

Now updated with two moments that will go down in history. Georgia Bulldogs, National Champions in January 2023 followed with the Orange Bowl victory against Florida State.  

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