Georgia has a big “thank you” to give to in-state rival Georgia Tech.

Georgia Football Benefits from Unusually Favorable Schedule in 2025

Once again, Georgia football faces a challenging slate this season—no surprise for a program that regularly ranks among the toughest in the country when it comes to strength of schedule. However, this year brings a notable shift for the Bulldogs.

Despite still facing several high-level opponents, one college football analyst has ranked Georgia’s 2025 schedule as the third easiest in the SEC. That surprising ranking is largely due to three key factors: the Bulldogs’ toughest matchups are at home, their two bye weeks are perfectly timed, and most significantly, Georgia will play just three true road games this season—a rarity at any level of college football.

Only Three Road Games? Thank Georgia Tech

Georgia’s road schedule consists of games at Tennessee, Auburn, and Mississippi State. Originally, the Bulldogs were set to play four road games, but in-state rival Georgia Tech helped lighten the load.

The annual rivalry game against the Yellow Jackets, which was supposed to be hosted in Atlanta at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium, has instead been moved to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Although technically a neutral site, the venue is expected to draw a Georgia-heavy crowd and lacks the traditional road atmosphere. This switch effectively turns a would-be road test into a more manageable environment for the Bulldogs.

The Florida Game Doesn’t Change the Math

Of course, Georgia will still travel to Jacksonville for their annual neutral-site clash with Florida. But that’s a longstanding tradition and doesn’t count as a true road game under standard scheduling metrics.

Big Names, But Favorable Conditions

Make no mistake—Georgia’s schedule still includes powerhouses like Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Tennessee. But with so many critical matchups at home and only three true road trips, the overall path is far more favorable than in years past.

Thanks in large part to Georgia Tech’s decision to move their home game, the Bulldogs enter the 2025 season with an unusually manageable schedule—at least by SEC standards.