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Christian Goeckel

Christian Goeckel

Joined: Oct 28, 2022

Christian Goeckel is a Staff Writer for Dawgs Daily on SI.com. Christian has covered College Football for nearly a decade, writing for multiple sites and hosting radio shows across Southern Georgia and South Carolina. 

Sep 17, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (16) catches a touchdown pass in front of Missouri Tigers defensive back Aarion Maxey-Penton (11) in the second half at Faurot Field. The Bulldogs won 28-27. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
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Georgia's 2024 Schedule is Missing some of its Distinct SEC Flavor

In 2024 (and 2025) Georgia football will play an elite schedule with big matchups nearly every week, but with the addition of new teams, it's missing some familiar foes and some SEC flair.

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Nov 29, 2008; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Matthew Stafford (7) throws a pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the third quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Texans QB CJ Stroud on Matthew Stafford: "He's a dog."

Former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford has had a sensational NFL Career. For Texans QB Cj Stroud, Stafford might be the most under appreciated players in the game.

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Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart hoists the championship trophy after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Georgia Football Ranked No. 1 by ESPN's FPI

ESPN's Football Power Index was released on Monday and the system has the Georgia Bulldogs ranked as the team with the best odds to win the national title.

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Prince Avenue team captions get ready to take the field for the coin flip before the start of the GHSA high school football Class A-Division 1 championship game against Swainsboro at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.
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GHSA Moves Football Playoffs to Adjust for Georgia-Georgia Tech Friday Matchup

Georgia and Georgia Tech will play on Black Friday this fall, which is a day that's typically reserved for high school football in Georgia. The GHSA has made an adjustment.

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Oct 10, 2020; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) on the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Could Sponsor Logos be Coming to Georgia's Uniforms? It's Being Discussed.

College football leaders are reportedly meeting to discuss allowing corporate logos on fields and uniforms in college football. Will and when could it be coming to Georgia?

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Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) is greeted by head coach Kirby Smart as he comes out of the game in the 4th quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs in the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Kirby Smart Discusses the Impact of Walk-Ons in College Football

From Stetson Bennett to Will Muschamp, Georgia has a storied tradition of walk-ons. Kirby Smart spoke to their value while speaking to media at the SEC's spring meetings.

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Georgia Offensive Coordinator Mike Bobo during warm-ups before the start of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.
Football

One Stat Georgia Must Improve on in 2024

Georgia football was great on offense in 2023 but one stat kept them from being truly elite. If they can fix it in 2024, the sky's the limit for the Bulldogs.

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UGA baseball coach Wes Johnson speaks to the media in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
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Georgia Baseball: Head coach Wes Johnson Discusses Hosting Regional

In his first season as head coach, Wes Johnson has brought a NCAA Regional to Athens. Now, can he help guide the Dawgs to a Super Regional and beyond?

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Tennessee defensive lineman Roman Harrison (30) after a football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Football

One Kirby Smart Stat Georgia Fans Need to be Paying Attention to in 2024

Kirby Smart has Georgia at the top of the college football world, but he'll need to keep up a trend in one key area if the Bulldogs are going to reclaim the SEC and national title.

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Apr 15, 2023; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Jared Wilson (55) blocks during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Jared Wilson Next in Line to be an Elite Georgia Center

Georgia has produced three NFL centers over the past five seasons. This year's starter, Jared Wilson, might be the best of the bunch.

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Nov 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (86)
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Can Dillon Bell be This Season's Brock Bowers for Georgia?

Brock Bowers was Georgia's Swiss Army knife for three years. Can Dillon Bell pick up where Bowers left off for the Bulldogs in 2024?

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Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) is now a Texas Longhorn
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Georgia Will Face Plenty of the Nation's Top Receivers in 2024

Georgia's 2024 schedule is one of the toughest in the nation and features explosive offenses that are led by future NFL players at wide receiver.

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