You’re probably looking for a score that doesn't exist today, and honestly, that’s because the Georgia Bulldogs aren’t actually on the field this Tuesday, January 14, 2026. If you were hoping to see Kirby Smart stalking the sidelines this afternoon, I’ve got some bad news. The Georgia season officially ended a couple of weeks ago in a game that most Dawg fans are still trying to scrub from their memory.
If you want to know who won the ga football game today in terms of the most recent meaningful action, the answer is Ole Miss. They knocked Georgia out of the College Football Playoff in the Sugar Bowl back on New Year's Night. It was a 39-34 heartbreaker that saw a 9-point halftime lead evaporate faster than a puddle in the Athens summer heat.
The Sugar Bowl Disaster: What Really Happened
The Bulldogs headed into New Orleans as the No. 3 seed, feeling pretty good about their chances to run the table. Everything looked "on schedule" early on. Gunner Stockton was moving the ball, the defense was opportunistic, and a 46-yard scoop-and-score by Daylen Everette had the Superdome rocking. Georgia went into the locker room up 21-12.
Then, the wheels didn't just come off; they basically exploded.
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Ole Miss, led by a Division II transfer named Trinidad Chambliss, went on an absolute tear in the second half. They outscored Georgia 22-3 in one stretch. The backbreaker? A fourth-and-2 gamble by Kirby Smart from his own 33-yard line. It backfired. Stockton got strip-sacked, the Rebels scored two plays later, and suddenly the Dawgs were staring at a 34-24 deficit.
Georgia fought back to tie it at 34 with a late Zachariah Branch touchdown and a Peyton Woodring field goal. But with six seconds left, Lucas Carneiro nailed a 47-yarder to seal it. The final score settled at 39-34 after a weird safety on the final kickoff. It was a messy, loud, and frustrating end to a 12-2 season.
Why There Is No Game Today
The College Football Playoff moves fast. Since Georgia lost that quarterfinal, the semifinals have already happened. In fact, Miami (led by former Georgia QB Cam Ward's successor and UGA transfer Cam Beck) just punched their ticket to the National Championship by beating those same Ole Miss Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl.
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So, while there is no Georgia game on the schedule for January 14, the "win" for the program today is happening in the transfer portal and the meeting rooms.
Recent Roster Wins (January 13-14 Update)
If we're talking about "wins" in the literal sense for today, Kirby Smart just landed a massive piece for the 2026 secondary. Yesterday, former Oklahoma cornerback Gentry Williams committed to the Dawgs.
- The Secondary Overhaul: Georgia lost Joenel Aguero and both Daniel and Jaden Harris to the portal or the draft. Williams is a veteran who has allowed a measly passer rating of 57.1 when targeted.
- The Backfield Stays Intact: In a huge relief for the offense, leading rusher Nate Frazier and second-leading rusher Chauncey Bowens both confirmed they are staying in Athens for 2026.
- New Muscle: They also snagged Dante Dowdell from Kentucky. He’s a 225-pound bruiser. Think of him as the "hammer" for the 2026 ground game.
The 2026 Schedule: Looking Ahead
Since the season is over, fans are already looking at the 2026 slate. It’s a gauntlet. If you’re planning your Saturdays, here is what the early 2026 path looks like:
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- September 5: vs. Tennessee State (The "tune-up")
- September 12: vs. Western Kentucky
- September 19: @ Arkansas (The first real SEC test)
- September 26: vs. Oklahoma (A massive early-season showdown in Athens)
The Bulldogs are basically in a "reloading" phase right now. Missing the semifinals for the first time in a couple of years stings, but with the way Smart is working the portal this week, the 2026 version of the Dawgs might actually be deeper on defense than the squad that just fell short in New Orleans.
Actionable Steps for Dawg Fans
Instead of looking for a kickoff time today, here is how you can actually keep up with the team during this weird off-season gap:
- Monitor the Portal: The "spring" window will be another chaotic period. Keep an eye on the defensive line depth, as that was a sticking point in the loss to Ole Miss.
- Check the Basketball Score: If you need a Georgia fix right now, the hoop Dawgs are actually ranked in the Top 25 for the fourth straight week. They play much more frequently this month than the football team does.
- Rewatch the Sugar Bowl Highlights: If you’re a glutton for punishment, the highlights are on YouTube, but maybe just stick to the first half. It’s much more enjoyable.
The "win" today isn't on a scoreboard; it's in the recruiting rankings and the retention of guys like Nate Frazier. Georgia football will be back in the Sanford Stadium hedges before you know it.