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On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Kaylee Mansell and Connor Riley break down the college coaches with the biggest jumps from last season and which one of them comes in second to Kirby Smart. Plus, a look at why UGA will benefit from having a spring game and which newcomers Connor and Kaylee are most excited to hear about during spring practice. Later, the second annual DawgNation Oscars.

On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell take a look at the 2026 quarterbacks UGA has offered and who could be next on UGA’s list if Jared Curtis commits to Oregon. Plus, a deep dive in UGA DL Elijah Griffin. Later, a look at UGA's official visitors for June 13 and our insiders provide bold predictions. 

On today’s episode of On The Beat, Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins discuss what they learned about UGA from the NFL Combine. Plus, SEC Network’s Chris Doering joins the show to discuss spring games, scheduling, and the Combine. Later, what does UGA basketball have to do to make the NCAA tournament?

On this episode of DawgNation at Large from the NFL Combine, Kaylee Mansell and Cody Chaffins dig into some of the eye-opening answers we’ve heard from the former UGA players trying to impress the NFL scouts. We learn what they believe has been the secret sauce to their success in Athens. Later, we preview what’s at stake for the Dawgs in their workouts. Finally, we pick which members of our DawgN...

On this episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation recruiting insider Jeff Sentell and Cody Chaffins dig into what it will take for UGA to land 5-star QB Jared Curtis and why the Dawgs might not be able or willing to pay market price. Later, we introduce you to 4-star RB target Jae Lamar from Colquitt County. You’ll hear how Jae overcame getting shot to become one of the top backs in the country. Pl...

On today’s episode of On The Beat, Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins take a look at which UGA assistant coach could be next to make the jump. Plus, a preview of the NFL Scouting Combine and their thoughts on the potential playoff changes. Later, Mike gives his take on Paul Finebaum’s most recent comments about Mike Bobo. 

On today's episode of DawgNation at Large, Kaylee Mansell and Connor Riley discuss what Paul Finebaum failed to mention in his comments about Kirby Smart and Mike Bobo. Plus, a look at the class of 2024 players you need to know before the 2025 season starts. Later, the best college football tweets from the week and how to fix the College Football Playoff.

On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell discuss why UGA will have to go out of state to get the majority of their line of scrimmage for the 2026 class. Plus, a look at UGA’s biggest rival on the recruiting trail for this cycle. Later, an exclusive interview with 4-star DL Earnest Rankins and Donte Williams on what he looks for in a future UGA cornerback.

On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell discuss why talent won’t be an issue with the UGA OL in 2025 and how Stacy Searles can get more out of them. Plus, a look at what we learned about UGA from the Eagles Super Bowl win. Later, the best tweets in college football and UGA pairs we want to see succeed.

On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell provide an exclusive interview with Carter Luckie. Plus, what Jeff learned from watching the Under Armor Next Camp. Later, what it takes to be a UGA outside linebacker and a in-state safety picks up an offer from the Dawgs.

On today’s episode of On The Beat, DawgNation insiders Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins discuss who can be the next Nolan Smith, Jalen Carter, Nakobe Dean, and Jordan Davis for the Dawgs. Plus, a look at what they learned from the Chiefs Super Bowl loss. Later, UGA baseball opens this week.

On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell discuss why UGA could be keeping Mike Bobo around as offensive coordinator. Plus, a look at where some of UGA’s top players could land in the draft and how a proposed Bill about NIL could help UGA level the playing field. Later, our favorite memes of the week and a Connor/Kaylee showdown about dream Super Bowl scenarios. 

 On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell debut an exclusive interview with 5-star ATH Derek Cooper. Plus, Lewis Cine and Malik Herring react to videos of them from when they were recruits. Later, an in depth breakdown of UGA’s newest commit. 

On today’s episode of On The Beat, Cody Chaffins and Mike Griffith rank SEC Coaches from who’s elite to who’s in the hot seat. Plus, the UGA players that made the biggest splash at the Senior Bowl. Later, a preview of UGA Basketball’s big upcoming week.

On this episode of DawgNation at Large, Kaylee Mansell and Connor Riley dig into how UGA is trying to stack up its quarterback room and if Gunner Stockton is a lock to be next year’s starting QB. Our crew will also discuss why the Dawgs have failed to land a transfer QB despite not much experience at the position. Later, since Kaylee is at the Senior Bowl, we look at how the five Dawgs are perform...

On this episode of DawgNation’s recruiting show Before the Hedges, our insider Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell continue our look at “Dawg DNA.” This week we hear from DL coach Tray Scott about what he looks for when recruiting one of the big fellas up front. Later, with “Baby Brock” Mark Bowman joining the 2026 class, we look at how that shapes Georgia’s tactics for being its next tight ends. We a...

On this episode of On The Beat, our insider Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins are joined by the executive director of the Senior Bowl Jim Nagy, who will preview the UGA players who are headed to Mobile to try and impress NFL scouts. Nagy will explain why he’s expecting a big week from Arian Smith and Dan Jackson. We will also discuss why Tate Ratledge chose to skip this week’s game. Later, we look a...

On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell discuss who’s next in line to take over the center, safety, and edge positions for UGA. Plus, a look at where UGA finished in the polls and what assistant coach is in the hot seat. Later, Connor, Cody, and Kaylee get 60 seconds to pitch the changes they would make to college football if they were the commissioner.

On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell break down the standouts from UGA’s Junior Day including the 5-star LB Tyler Atkinson. Plus, an exclusive interview with Todd Hartley about what he looks for in a future UGA TE. Later, the latest on UGA’s most recent offer.

In this episode of the “On The Beat” Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins dive into the early odds for the 2025 National Championship and why the oddsmakers like UGA. They will also look at lessons learned from the DawgNation crew’s 2024 season predictions. Later in the show Mike will share his thoughts on how UGA would have matched up with Ohio State and Cody has what his “Boots on the Ground” capture...

On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell discuss their most important players coming back for the 2025 season. Plus, a look at why Trevor Etienne may have declared for the NFL draft and why Cash Jones coming back is a big deal. Later, Connor, Cody, and Kaylee list bowl games that don’t exist but should.

On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell discuss the traits James Coley says he looks for in a wide receiver recruit. Plus, a look at the UGA Junior Day visitors list for this weekend. Later, a position group the UGA needs to hit hard in the 2026 class.

On today’s episode of On The Beat, DawgNation Insider Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins discuss Ohio State and Notre Dame’s semifinal wins. Mike will explain why he does not think the best teams are in the final. Plus, our team examine why Carson Beck went to Miami. Later, we celebrate Georgia basketball finally being ranked for the first time in 14 years. Auburn coach Bruce Pearl also drops by to e...

On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell discuss Carson Beck’s last minute decision to hit the transfer portal. Plus, a look at the winners and losers from UGA’s 2024 season. Later, the best portal pickups for UGA and a preview of the 4 teams left in the CFP. Finally, Kaylee, Connor, and Cody provide their New Year’s Resolutions and update their touchdown predicti...

On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell break down an exclusive interview with UGA LB target Tyler Atkinson. Plus, a look at how UGA can rethink roster construction moving forward. Later, Jeff and Kaylee provide their grades on UGA’s portal pickups.