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.

Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley (3), left, and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (50) stop Georgia tailback Todd Gurley (3) during the 1st quarter at Georgia's Sanford Stadium Saturday, August 30, 2014.Clemson Georgia Football

Georgia offensive lineman Jared Wilson (55) gets set to snap the ball during the G-Day spring football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. The black team won 26-23.

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Georgia's Charlie Condon (24) watches the ball fly after hitting a home run during a NCAA Athens Regional baseball game against Army in Athens, Ga., on Friday, May 31, 2024. Georgia won 8-7.

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Ole Miss in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Georgia won 52-17.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

UGA baseball coach Wes Johnson speaks to the media in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

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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?

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.

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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.

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

Nov 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (86)

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?

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) is now a Texas Longhorn

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.

Georgia's first baseman Charlie Condon (24) with a home run on the Gators, Friday, April 14, 2023,

Georgia baseball has one final regular season game before heading to Hoover, Alabama for the SEC Tournament.

Georgia fans celebrate late during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Ole Miss

We know Georgia football will have two night SEC road games in 2024. Will they get a chance to host their own at Sanford Stadium?