Georgia football is the No. 1 topic every day on DawgNation Daily — the daily podcast for Georgia Bulldogs fans. Catch up on everything happening with UGA athletics with host Brandon Adams and the DawgNation experts as they break down the latest Georgia football recruiting news and discuss coach Kirby Smart’s quest to return the Bulldogs to the top of the SEC. On episode No. 1,017 (Aug. 28, 2019) of the podcast, Georgia fans can hear a discussion about another ESPN writer picking Georgia to play for the national championship.

Georgia football podcast: Another ESPN writer picks UGA to play for national championship

Beginning of the show: Georgia will play for the national championship this season according to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach — the latest writer with a national profile to go out on a limb regarding the Bulldogs. I’ll discuss on today’s show what the major issues will be for UGA as it tries to do that this season, and I’ll share audio of what UGA coach Kirby Smart said on the topic Tuesday night.

10-minute mark: I’ll share more audio from Smart — including some compliments for running back Brian Herrien, and a description of expectations for running back D’Andre Swift.

15-minute mark: DawgNation’s Mike Griffith joins the show. Some of the topics discussed include…

  • The outlook for the UGA offense this season
  • Thoughts on Herrien
  • An evaluation of the ongoing position battles at right guard and cornerback
  • An an early look at what could happen vs. Vanderbilt Saturday

30-minute mark: I take a look at other SEC headlines including an in-the-moment reaction the news that Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses sustained a serious injury, thoughts on Tennessee defensive lineman Aubrey Solomon being declared eligible by the NCAA and four Alabama players suspended for the first half vs. Duke.

35-minute mark: I share thoughts on UGA offensive coordinator James Coley’s apparent plans to call plays from the field this season.

End of show: I share the Gator Hater Updater.