The Bulldogs must answer three offseason questions

Before its title defense, Georgia’s football team must tackle three offseason questions.

For the first time in well over a generation, Georgia football fans are experiencing life as reigning national champions for the first time.

It was completed by Kirby Smart’s Dawgs in Indianapolis in early January. The levee would eventually burst, and Georgia would reach college football’s highest peak.

Though it will be difficult to repeat, Smart and his team do too terrific a job for this to be a one-time event. For the time being, Georgia’s title defense must answer these three major offseason questions.

If Georgia can answer these three questions correctly, the Dawgs may once again enjoy their day in the spotlight.

Georgia football: To even repeat, the Dawgs must answer three offseason questions

3. How will the defense adjust to the fact that Dan Lanning is no longer on the roster?

When a piece of software is performing at its best, this is unavoidable. Other schools will want a piece of what made another squad so successful.

Dan Lanning, the former Georgia defensive coordinator, was given the chance of a lifetime to take over the renowned Oregon Ducks team in Eugene. On Labor Day weekend, Georgia will play Oregon in Atlanta, but Lanning won’t be there.

The good news for the Dawgs is that they should have two outstanding defensive coordinators on their side. This year, defensive coordinators Will Muschamp and Glenn Schumann will work together as co-defensive coordinators.

Georgia’s Muschamp has a history of success in this position, while Schumann has the potential to be the next Lanning on Georgia’s defensive staff. Although the defense may appear to be different, can this team be able to cohabit as it should?

In what will be a new role for Muschamp, expect him to relieve some of the strain on Schumann.

Before its title defense, Georgia’s football team must tackle three offseason questions

For the first time in well over a generation, Georgia football fans are experiencing life as reigning national champions for the first time.

It was completed by Kirby Smart’s Dawgs in Indianapolis in early January. The levee would eventually burst, and Georgia would reach college football’s highest peak.

Though it will be difficult to repeat, Smart and his team do too terrific a job for this to be a one-time event. For the time being, Georgia’s title defense must answer these three major offseason questions.

If Georgia can answer these three questions correctly, the Dawgs may once again enjoy their day in the spotlight.

When a piece of software is performing at its best, this is unavoidable. Other schools will want a piece of what made another squad so successful.

Dan Lanning, the former Georgia defensive coordinator, was given the chance of a lifetime to take over the renowned Oregon Ducks team in Eugene. On Labor Day weekend, Georgia will play Oregon in Atlanta, but Lanning won’t be there.

The good news for the Dawgs is that they should have two outstanding defensive coordinators on their side. This year, defensive coordinators Will Muschamp and Glenn Schumann will work together as co-defensive coordinators.

Georgia’s Muschamp has a history of success in this position, while Schumann has the potential to be the next Lanning on Georgia’s defensive staff. Although the defense may appear to be different, can this team be able to cohabit as it should?

In what will be a new role for Muschamp, expect him to relieve some of the strain on Schumann.


Stetson Bennett IV, Georgia Bulldogs

Stetson Bennett IV, Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

2. Is Jalen Carter genuinely ready to take over as Georgia’s defensive line leader?

Without a doubt, Georgia’s national championship-winning defense suffered a significant loss. The good news is that several key members of that team will stay in Athens for at least another year.

While he’ll be surrounded by talented players like Robert Beal, Kele Ringo, Christopher Smith, and Nolan Smith, to name a few, is Jalen Carter actually ready to be the guy on the defensive line for the Dawgs?

Everyone and their siblings were clamoring for attention. Carter, not consensus. All-American Jordan Davis, first-rounders Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt, or even No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker, were Georgia’s most gifted players in the trenches last season.

Carter is the person who has everyone talking. If he lives up to the hype, he’ll be a top-five choice in the NFL Draft in 2023.

Carter is under immense pressure to lead the defense, but he is unable to do so on his own.

1.What kind of player will Stetson Bennett IV be now that he’s the undisputed starter?

And how about this? Take a look at how lovely this is! For the first time since high school, Stetson Bennett IV does not have to worry about his starting quarterback job.

For his involvement in destroying the Alabama dragon last January, the man has become a living legend in the Classic City. He may not have much of an NFL future, if any, but “The Mailman” keeps the Dawgs in fine shape for the time being.

Carson Beck, on the other hand, may be able to force his way into playing time as a backup and may not be able to stay at Georgia for much longer.

Up the road, Brock Vandagriff is the most gifted quarterback in the room, while Gunner Stockton made a name for himself when he played for Rabun.

The major concern for “The Mailman” now is whether he’s prepared for all of the other Dawgs to be chasing him.

Bennett must play at an all-conference level this fall if Georgia is to return as national champions.