Coming off their second straight national championship this season, the Georgia Bulldogs are once against hoping to not rebuild, but reload.
Stetson Bennett has graduated, several big defensive players are going to be drafted high, and yet it's hard to bet against Kirby Smart's Bulldogs in the SEC East, the SEC in general, or -- indeed -- the country.
We'll be getting our first look at the next version of Georgia football Saturday, as Georgia's annual "G-Day" takes place. Carson Beck, Brock Vandagriff, and Gunner Stockton are all looking to make their mark on the quarterback position in red and black. This will be a big stage to make a statement on.
As added incentive, the afternoon also will feature a different kind of handoff, as longtime mascot Uga X steps down and hands the collar to his 10-month-old replacement, Uga XI, just before kickoff.
Welcome, Boom!
— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) April 11, 2023
We can't wait to have you on the sidelines as Uga XI!
Join us at approximately 3:50pm this Saturday at G-Day for his collaring ceremony.
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Georgia's spring game is open to the public and it will be broadcast on ESPN2, one of the few programs to have its spring game broadcast.
MORE: Watch the Georgia spring football game live on Fubo (free trial)
Here's what to know to watch Georgia football's "G-Day" in 2023.
What time does Georgia's spring game start?
- Date: Saturday, April 15
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Sanford Stadium -- Athens, Georgia
The Georgia spring game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 15. It will be played at Sanford Stadium, home of the Bulldogs, in Athens, Georgia.
What channel is the Georgia spring game on?
- Date: Saturday, April 15
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Channel: ESPN2
- Stream: Watch ESPN, ESPN+, Fubo
Georgia's spring game will be broadcast on ESPN2, the only SEC spring game to get broadcast on television. The rest of the SEC games will be on ESPN+.
The game can be streamed via Watch ESPN, ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial.
What to watch in Georgia spring game
The quarterback competition is going to grab the most attention, with Beck, Vandagriff, and Stockton competing for the role. The most drama-free option would be Beck, who played against Bennett as quarterback of the red team last season. Bennett's squad edged out Beck's, winning 26-23.
Georgia's second-ranked recruiting class features five-stars such as Damon Wilson, Raylen Wilson, Monroe Freeling, Joenel Aguero, and Jordan Hall. Transfers include players like Rara Thomas and Dominic Lovett, from Mississippi State and Missouri, respectively.
With that being said, it all comes back to QB. Without a clear incumbent, the spot is ostensibly wide open. That's huge when it comes to taking over a program with the history of success Georgia does.
SEC spring football game schedule 2023
Here's a look at the full spring game schedule in the SEC.
| Team | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Saturday, April 22 | 3 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Arkansas | Saturday, April 15 | 1 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Auburn | Saturday, April 8 | 2 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Florida | Thursday April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Georgia | Saturday, April 15 | 4 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Kentucky | None | -- | -- |
| LSU | Saturday, April 22 | 2 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Mississippi | Saturday, April 15 | 3 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Mississippi State | Saturday, April 15 | 1 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Missouri | Saturday, March 18 | 12 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| South Carolina | Saturday, April 15 | 7 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Tennessee | Saturday, April 15 | 2:30 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Texas A&M | Saturday, April 15 | 4 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
| Vanderbilt | Saturday, April 8 | 6 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
