Five Things That Will Be Missing From The Georgia Bulldogs 2026 Football Season

As the Georgia Bulldogs gear up for another college football season, fans will notice that a few things will be missing from the Bulldogs 2026 schedule.

The countdown to the Georgia Bulldogs 2026 college football season has begun as players and coaches gear up for a lengthy offseason. With so much happening in the sport, anticipation for the Dawgs' return is already beginning to grow.

However, when the 2026 season does begin, fans will notice that there have been a few changes made. Here are five major things that will be missing from the Georgia Bulldogs 2026 college football schedule.

1. The Tennessee Volunteers

Sep 13, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Lawson Luckie (7) reacts after the game against Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images | Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

The SEC's shuffling of scheduling layouts to better fit the modern age of college football has resulted in the casualty of an annual rivalry between Georgia and Tennessee that lasted more than 30 seasons between the two teams. Luckily for the Dawgs, they were on the winning end of the most recent matchup.

2. A Trip to Jacksonville, Florida

Florida Gators defensive back Jordan Castell (14) tries to block Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) during the first half of an NCAA football game at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, November 1, 2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

"The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" has become an iconic scene as Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators fans travel to Jacksonville, Florida, for their annual matchup. However, that is not to be the case this year, as EverBank Stadium is undergoing renovations. This year's game will be played in Atlanta, Georgia, with next year's matchup taking place in Tampa, Florida, before returning to Jacksonville in 2028.

3. National Championship Winning Players

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Oscar Delp (4) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

With only three players remaining on the roster from Georgia's 2022 recruiting class, the number of active Georgia players to have won a national title is smaller than ever. This year's team will be looking to end that drought as it gears up for the 2026 season.

4. The Texas Longhorns

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) tackles Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) in the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Georgia and Texas played eachother three times in the past two seasons, which had a budding rivalry. But the two teams will not be facing eachother this regular season. However, don't count out the possibility that these two teams face off in the postseason.

5. The Louisville Cardinals

Dec 30, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) stiff arms Louisville Cardinals cornerback Terell Floyd (19) during the first quarter of the Belk Bowl held at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images | Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images

It may be forgotten by some that Georgia and Louisville were scheduled to face one another this season as part of a home-and-home series for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The two teams mutually agreed to cancel those matchups, however, given the scheduling changes that both the SEC and ACC have undergone recently.

The Bulldogs will being thier regular season on Saturday, September 5th against Tennessee State. A kickoff time and TV network for this game have not yet been announced.