In the initial College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings for the 2024 season, Georgia football finds itself in familiar territory.
firmly entrenched as one of the top teams in the country. The Bulldogs were ranked No. 1, maintaining their dominant position from the regular season. This placement comes as little surprise, as Georgia has been a juggernaut under head coach Kirby Smart, having won back-to-back national titles in 2021 and 2022.
Despite some questions surrounding Georgia’s consistency and the performance of its quarterbacks early in the season, the Bulldogs have remained one of the most balanced teams in college football. Their defense, though not as historically dominant as past years, remains formidable, and their offense continues to evolve with talented playmakers, including running back Daijun Edwards and tight end Brock Bowers. Georgia’s victory over top-ranked teams in the SEC, along with their undefeated record, solidified their place atop the CFP rankings.
The CFP selection committee, which evaluates teams based on a range of factors like strength of schedule, conference championships, and head-to-head matchups, has historically favored Georgia due to its overall dominance in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). With the Bulldogs controlling their own destiny, they are in prime position to make another playoff run, as they continue to demonstrate why they are one of the premier programs in college football.
