Georgia faced LSU in the SEC Championship Game, losing 13–34. The Bulldogs completed their season with a victory over Purdue in the Capital One Bowl by a score of 34–27 in overtime. In Mark Richt's third year as head coach, Georgia finished the season ranked 6th and 7th in the polls.
Georgia faced off against LSU in the SEC Championship Game, ultimately falling short with a loss of 13–34. However, they rebounded by securing a crucial victory over Purdue in the Capital One Bowl, winning 34–27 in overtime. Under Mark Richt's leadership in his third year as head coach, Georgia concluded the season ranked 6th and 7th in the polls.