Kirby Smart (HC) – The Bulldogs’ head coach led his team to one of the greatest victories in recent memory under the lights of Sanford Stadium. Now, Georgia sits at 9-1 and in a great position to make the College Football Playoff. This matchup with Charlotte will be a chance for Smart and his staff to regroup before traveling to Atlanta to play the Yellow Jackets on Black Friday.
Gunner Stockton (QB #14) – The Bulldogs quarterback has been on a tear, with 10 total touchdowns since the Florida game. The Georgia offense has been firing on all cylinders as of late, and Stockton will have another chance this weekend to showcase that this team is playing well at the right time. Though his snaps might be limited, look for Stockton to put on a show against the 49ers.
Nate Frazier (RB #3) – Frazier carded another solid game in the win against the Longhorns, with 16 carries and 72 yards. The running back has reaped the rewards of a resurgent Georgia offense as of late and will look to continue his success against a Charlotte defense that is giving up over 200 rushing yards per game.
Oscar Delp (TE #4) – Delp has seen his volume in the offense increase over the last few weeks, with three receptions in the Bulldogs’ last two games. As Bobo and the offense look to continue their hot streak, keep an eye on Delp to be a security piece for Stockton and have a productive afternoon in what could be his last game between the hedges.
Dillon Bell (WR #86) – Bell is another Bulldog who steps up in the big moments, though his name might not be called on much. He has been with the Bulldogs since 2022 and will likely be playing in his last game for Georgia in Sanford Stadium this weekend. Look for Bell to be another senior who steps up to make big plays for the Georgia offense against a vulnerable Charlotte defense.
Chris Cole (LB #9) – The sophomore had his best game of the season with seven tackles against Texas. The Georgia defense has held strong since their struggles against Ole Miss earlier in the season and will need to continue their success this weekend and beyond. Look for Cole to grow as a leader in the linebacker position against Charlotte with CJ Allen being questionable due to injury.
Ellis Robinson IV (DB #1) – This redshirt freshman is the future of the Georgia defense and will likely get a lot of playing time this weekend against the 49ers. Against Texas, he tallied three tackles and a pass deflection. Look for Robinson IV to make some plays in the secondary and limit Charlotte from having any chance in this game through the air.
One of the greatest kickers in Georgia and NFL history, John Kasay spent 16 years in Charlotte, was a Pro Bowl selection and the Carolina Panthers all-time leading scorer.
All-American Bulldog safety Thomas Davis, one of Georgia’s best all-time players, was a Pro Bowl standout for the Carolina Panthers today, and the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
Georgia’s first game of the Kirby Smart era came against North Carolina, as the Bulldogs defeated the Tar Heels 33-24 in the Georgia Dome in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic.