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5 hours ago
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Where the Georgia Bulldogs rank among SEC fan bases
Georgia Bulldogs fans have been ranked as the fifth-best fan base in the SEC according to College Sports Wire. Georgia is ranked behind the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers, the No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks, the No. 2 LSU Tigers and the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide. Of course, the rankings aren't without some controversy. Alabama is ranked No. 1 partially because "crimson-clad Tide fan stays until the final whistle in the game, even if they are up by 60" even though this is just not true. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban criticized Crimson Tide fans multiple different times for leaving early during blowouts. Advertisement Let's be real though. Georgia fans aren't perfect either. At the Georgia-Georgia Tech game in 2024, Georgia fans either didn't have faith (Georgia trailed 17-0 at halftime and by 14 late in the fourth quarter) or were tired of the cold. As a result, thousands of Georgia fans hit the exits early and missed one of the greatest college football games of all-time. Georgia beat Georgia Tech 44-42 in eight overtimes in front of a Sanford Stadium that was not close to completely full. Still, it is better for fans to leave early than to throw bottles on the field. Georgia is ranked well ahead of Texas, who checks in at No. 13. Bulldog fans are part of the reason why UGA has won a college football-best 31 straight home games entering the 2025 season. Georgia is 17-0 in home night games (entering 2025) during the Kirby Smart era. Georgia Bulldogs fan in the stands against the Clemson Tigers Georgia fans deserve to be ranked ahead of one team on the list: Tennessee. Volunteer fans famously threw a mustard bottle among other debris on the field after a controversial call during a 2021 home loss to Ole Miss. To some that may qualify as having a wild fan base, but for most that's just being obnoxious and bad sportsmanship. Advertisement Back to Georgia fans. What does it entail to be a Georgia fan? "Jawja,"said Lauren Beasley of College Sports Wire. "If you grew up around UGA, you learned two things by the time you could walk: 1) never walk under the Arch before graduation, and 2) always say 'Go Dawgs!' Game day starts with the Dawg Walk, where thousands of students and fans line the stadium entrance and streets as the team comes in, with the most famous dog in college football, Uga." Georgia fans travel well Georgia Bulldogs fans take over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's stadium in 2017 Georgia's Sanford Stadium now fits 93,033 fans after recent renovations in 2024. Bulldog fans always support the Dawgs well in Athens. Georgia fans also travel quite well on the road. Advertisement "After big wins, rabid Bulldog fans make the trek to ring the old chapel bell. Georgia fans travel extremely well, too, especially down to the Jacksonville annual liquor-fest against their rival, the Florida Gators. Bottom line: these Dawg fans chew up the miles between Knoxville, Columbia, and everywhere in between," added Beasley. Georgia fans notably took over Notre Dame's stadium in 2017. Bulldogs fans regularly take over Vanderbilt and sometimes other SEC road venues. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads! This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Georgia Bulldogs fans ranked among the SEC's best
USA Today
5 hours ago
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Where the Georgia Bulldogs rank among SEC fan bases
Where the Georgia Bulldogs rank among SEC fan bases Georgia Bulldogs fans have been ranked as the fifth-best fan base in the SEC according to College Sports Wire. Georgia is ranked behind the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers, the No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks, the No. 2 LSU Tigers and the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide. Of course, the rankings aren't without some controversy. Alabama is ranked No. 1 partially because "crimson-clad Tide fan stays until the final whistle in the game, even if they are up by 60" even though this is just not true. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban criticized Crimson Tide fans multiple different times for leaving early during blowouts. Let's be real though. Georgia fans aren't perfect either. At the Georgia-Georgia Tech game in 2024, Georgia fans either didn't have faith (Georgia trailed 17-0 at halftime and by 14 late in the fourth quarter) or were tired of the cold. As a result, thousands of Georgia fans hit the exits early and missed one of the greatest college football games of all-time. Georgia beat Georgia Tech 44-42 in eight overtimes in front of a Sanford Stadium that was not close to completely full. Still, it is better for fans to leave early than to throw bottles on the field. Georgia is ranked well ahead of Texas, who checks in at No. 13. Bulldog fans are part of the reason why UGA has won a college football-best 31 straight home games entering the 2025 season. Georgia is 17-0 in home night games (entering 2025) during the Kirby Smart era. Georgia fans deserve to be ranked ahead of one team on the list: Tennessee. Volunteer fans famously threw a mustard bottle among other debris on the field after a controversial call during a 2021 home loss to Ole Miss. To some that may qualify as having a wild fan base, but for most that's just being obnoxious and bad sportsmanship. Back to Georgia fans. What does it entail to be a Georgia fan? "Jawja,"said Lauren Beasley of College Sports Wire. "If you grew up around UGA, you learned two things by the time you could walk: 1) never walk under the Arch before graduation, and 2) always say 'Go Dawgs!' Game day starts with the Dawg Walk, where thousands of students and fans line the stadium entrance and streets as the team comes in, with the most famous dog in college football, Uga." Georgia fans travel well Georgia's Sanford Stadium now fits 93,033 fans after recent renovations in 2024. Bulldog fans always support the Dawgs well in Athens. Georgia fans also travel quite well on the road. "After big wins, rabid Bulldog fans make the trek to ring the old chapel bell. Georgia fans travel extremely well, too, especially down to the Jacksonville annual liquor-fest against their rival, the Florida Gators. Bottom line: these Dawg fans chew up the miles between Knoxville, Columbia, and everywhere in between," added Beasley. Georgia fans notably took over Notre Dame's stadium in 2017. Bulldogs fans regularly take over Vanderbilt and sometimes other SEC road venues. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads!
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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Nick Saban's Impressive Streak Among College Football's Most 'Unbreakable Records'
Nick Saban's Impressive Streak Among College Football's Most 'Unbreakable Records' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. From 1997 to 2006, the Alabama Crimson Tide finished the season ranked in the AP Poll just three times. Outside of a Cotton Bowl win in 2005, Alabama had just one other bowl victory while cycling through three head coaches. Advertisement Enter head coach Nick Saban in 2007, and after a subpar first season, Alabama would go on to win six national championships in 17 years, finishing ranked in the top ten every season without exception. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban against the LSU Dill-Imagn Images Saban's tenacity toward the fundamentals and his desire for perfection transformed the Crimson Tide into a nearly two-decade-long dynasty, with the bench boss compiling a 206-39 record during his tenure in Tuscaloosa. Considered by many to be one of the best coaches in modern sports, ESPN recently suggested one of Saban's many accomplishments to be 'unbreakable.' On Wednesday, ESPN ranked their most unbreakable college football records, including Nick Saban's run of beating unranked opponents during his tenure with the Tide. Under the guidance of Saban, Alabama rattled off an incredible 100 straight victories against unraked foes. Advertisement Following three unranked losses in 2007, Saban and Alabama did not fall against another unraked team until 2021 in a 41-38 road loss against the Texas A&M Aggies. Saban would coach another two years, never again losing to an unranked squad. No other team has sniffed Alabama's run of 100-straight wins against an unranked opponent. The Florida Gators have the second-longest such streak at 73 games from 1990 to 2000. The Miami Hurricanes also have an impressive streak, winning 72 such games from 1985 to 1995. Related: AJ McCarron Predicts Alabama's Starting QB Without Hesitation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
No love lost: Top five SEC football rivalries that fuel the South's football obsession
No love lost: Top five SEC football rivalries that fuel the South's football obsession Every game during the year is important for Southeastern Conference teams hoping to make the postseason. However, certain dates on the schedule just mean more. SEC rivalries run deep as the Red River that separates Texas and Oklahoma, with each team looking to mark another victory on the calendar. Most importantly, programs are looking to achieve bragging rights for the next year. Rivals in the SEC are not to be played with, as friendships, relationships, and marriages are put on the line depending upon the results of the contest. All jokes aside, there is nothing like a Saturday on rivalry weekend in the South. From fans waiting to break out the cigars in the Alabama-Tennessee "Third Saturday In October" to a golden cowboy hat awaiting the winner in the Red River Rivalry between the Sooners and Longhorns, traditions in SEC rivalries are rich and unique. The real question remains: What are the top five contests filled with the ultimate amount of bad blood, bragging rights, and tears in the league? 1. Iron Bowl - Alabama vs. Auburn Although these two conference powerhouses do not crack the top 10 of most-played rivalries in the SEC, there is no denying the true spite between Auburn and Alabama. Both teams met for the first time on the gridiron in 1892, where the Tigers defeated the Crimson Tide 32-22. After the eras of legendary head coaches Paul "Bear" Bryant and Nick Saban, Bama holds a 51-37 overall record over Auburn. Beyond the wins and losses is a hatred that runs so deep that a man poisoned 130-year-old oak trees at Toomer's Corner in 2010 because the Tigers celebrated a win. Not to mention, Crimson Tide fans treat every loss to their in-state rival like a state of emergency. That is exactly why there is no rivalry in the country like the Iron Bowl. 2. Red River Rivalry - Oklahoma vs. Texas If you were to look up the definition of hate in a dictionary, chances are the Longhorns and Sooners would be at the top. Called the Red River Rivalry for the border that separates the schools, the battle for the gold-plated cowboy hat signifies state superiority. Beginning in 1900, the matchup between the programs is hyped every single year, and for good reason. The Longhorns hold a 64-51-5 overall advantage over the Sooners, but Oklahoma has battled back in the series to win seven contests in the last decade. It's called a border war for a reason, as every single matchup sees a split stadium ready to burst at the seams for any advantage one team has over the other. The "Horns Down" motions do not help matters, which is just another sample of the absolute loathing these two schools have for one another. 3. The Egg Bowl - Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State Well, if in-state hatred is what you strive to see on the last Saturday of the regular season in the SEC, look no further than the state of Mississippi where you will find the third-oldest rivalry in the league. The battle for the Golden Egg Trophy between Ole Miss and Mississippi State has been filled with historic moments and displays of distain for the opposing colors. The Rebels boasts a 66-46-6 record over the Bulldogs, but you can throw all records out the window when it comes to the battle for that shiny egg. Between fights on the field, fans battling in the stands and legendary moments like the missed extra-point after wideout Elijah Moore's infamous leg-lift celebration in the endzone that cost Ole Miss the 2019 matchup, the Egg Bowl is a November tradition unlike most. 4. World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party - Georgia vs. Florida What would a SEC rivalry list be without the greatest cocktail party on the planet? Well, Georgia-Florida games are just that. The war between the Bulldogs and Gators has been honed "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" for a reason, as fans fill the parking lot outside of TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, to indulge in some beverages before entering the stadium to display what they think of their rivals. This rivalry is not for the faint of heart. While Georgia holds a 56-44-2 record over its rival, the Gators dominated the majority of the early 1990s and mid-2000s. The blood that runs through the veins of those that fill the stands and the players, coaching staff and members of the program, are the only common ground Florida and Georgia will find. That might even be a stretch. 5. Lone Star Showdown - Texas vs. Texas A&M Many college football fans considered themselves blessed that the Lone Star Showdown returned last season. The battle for in-state supremacy between Texas and Texas A&M dates back to 1915, and up until 2011, the two faced each other every year. Since the establishment of this rivalry, the Longhorns boast a 77-37-5 overall record over the Aggies, while also claiming seven victories in the last 10 matchups. Like others on this list, this hatred runs deep in every sport and on a daily basis for fans. It is not just a game to residents in the state, it is a lifestyle. With Texas completing the program's first season in the SEC in 2024, there are sure to be more insanely competitive and hostile contests between the two for the foreseeable future. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Dylan on X: @dylanmflippo.
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7 days ago
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Kirk Herbstreit Teases Major Announcement With Nick Saban
Kirk Herbstreit Teases Major Announcement With Nick Saban originally appeared on Athlon Sports. ESPN sports analyst Kirk Herbstreit, most known for his work on College GameDay and Thursday Night Football, went viral with his former dog Ben, who passed away in November 2024. Advertisement Ben's younger brother, Peter, has filled the void and been a sensational piece of Herbstreit's life, and is fully integrated in the College GameDay crew. Beloved by all members of the team, Herbstreit posted a picture with the young golden retriever with former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, teasing a major announcement upcoming. A new Home Depot commercial featuring both Herbstreits and Saban is set to release soon, and the picture of them more than adds to the hype. Kirk Herbstreit is all smiles in South Bend, Indiana with Nick Saban on Friday.© Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune The College GameDay crew and Home Depot have had a good working relationship, as seen before in multiple commercials, as well as partnerships with the two live on air. Advertisement Herbstreit, Saban, and the rest of the team have all shown a bright light into the college football experience, and continuing to branch out to attract more viewership to one of the best analyst panels in sports. The college football season is still a few months away, but with training camps underway, and now the announcement of a big Home Depot commercial with the ESPN crew certainly builds lots of hype, and something fans are ready to have back. College GameDay brings a lot of the country together every Saturday morning before games kick off around the country, and the growth with recent additions in Saban and Pat McAfee, as well as the retirement announcement of Lee Corso after this season will make this season one to remember. Related: Alabama Dealt Unfortunate News on Younger Brother of Nick Saban Legacy Recruit Related: EA Sports Makes Major Ryan Williams Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
