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The Lady Bulldogs have released their full conference schedule for the upcoming season, highlighting a series against Florida and participation in the Cancun Challenge and SEC/ACC Challenge.
Senior shortstop Kolby Branch of the University of Georgia has been named to the NCAA Division I Gold Glove team, the fourth Bulldog to receive the award. His .975 fielding percentage and .286 batting average have helped Georgia win the SEC regular‑season and tournament titles and advance to the College World Series, where they will face Oklahoma in a historic brother‑versus‑brother matchup.
Florida State and the University of Georgia have cancelled their traditional home‑and‑home series, choosing instead a single neutral‑site game in Nashville set for 2028. The matchup will be held at Nissan Stadium, which is scheduled to open in February 2027, and was selected from a pool of seven cities.
Derek Dooley’s bid for the U.S. Senate fell apart after a late endorsement by former President Donald Trump helped Rep. Mike Collins win the runoff, setting up a general election showdown with Senator Jon Ossoff.
Jalaythan Mayfield, a top 2027 prospect, is set to reveal his college choice after official visits and a standout high school career.
Two brothers from Lucas, Texas, will face each other in the NCAA baseball winner’s bracket, showcasing a family’s journey from backyard games to the sport’s biggest stage.
Oklahoma second baseman Kyle Branch and Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch are set to meet in the College World Series, the first time the brothers will oppose each other on baseball's biggest stage.
Nate Kamba, a four-star defensive lineman from Charlotte, announced his commitment to Auburn University after a whirlwind recruiting process that included visits to several SEC powerhouses.
Marcus Fakatou, a top-ranked 2027 defensive lineman, has eliminated Oregon and Notre Dame from his recruitment, leaving Ohio State, Georgia and Texas as his final contenders. His decision reflects a mix of program fit, coaching connections and teammate influence.
Kolby Branch of Georgia and Kyle Branch of Oklahoma are set to meet in the 2026 College World Series, reflecting a family’s relentless support and a shared dream of baseball glory.
The University of Georgia baseball team has landed in Omaha, where they will open the College World Series against Texas after a historic SEC season that saw them capture the regular‑season title and their first SEC Tournament championship.
Georgia’s relief ace Justin Byrd, a local product with a championship pedigree, has become the linchpin of the Bulldogs’ pursuit of a title, delivering clutch performances and embodying the team’s mental toughness.
The SEC tournament relocates to Omaha, where Texas prepares to chase its seventh championship, facing Georgia’s star‑studded lineup and relying on standout pitchers.
The University of Georgia baseball squad arrived in Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of the College World Series, where coach Wes Johnson led a symbolic walk at Charles Schwab Field and play‑by‑play voice David Johnston outlined the team's mindset.
From the roaring Swamp in Gainesville to the massive Big House in Ann Arbor, Oklahoma's 2026 schedule pits the Sooners against some of college football's most intimidating environments.
Wes Johnson, hired in 2023, transforms the University of Georgia baseball program with a blend of analytics, personality and strategic vision, leading the Bulldogs to their first College World Series appearance since 2008.
A chance meeting at Pensacola International Airport in 2023 set in motion a season that has seen the Georgia Bulldogs clinch a school‑record 40 wins, reach the No. 1 spot in the Collegiate Baseball poll and prepare for a historic appearance in Omaha.
A look at the key wins, record‑shattering performances and transformative hires that have shaped Ole Miss football from 2020 through the present.
University of Georgia’s standout catcher Daniel Jackson has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, honoring the nation’s top amateur baseball player. His historic season, marked by a rare blend of power and speed, has propelled the Bulldogs to a landmark College World Series run.
The Tar Heels, with a 13‑appearance history and a 19‑25 CWS record, will open the 2026 tournament against Ole Miss on June 12, a matchup that could finally end a championship drought.
Vanderbilt opens its 2026 football season against Austin Peay, highlighting roster changes, key players, and the stakes for both teams.
Three late‑inning performances turned super regional matchups into unforgettable victories, sending the Bulldogs, Tar Heels and Longhorns to the next stage of the 2026 Men’s College World Series.
The Georgia Bulldogs completed a sweep of Mississippi State in the Athens Super Regional, overcoming a seven‑run deficit to win 11‑9 in ten innings. The triumph guarantees their first College World Series appearance in years and showcases the team's resilience and pitching depth.
The Bulldogs delivered a dramatic super regional sweep over Mississippi State, securing a historic College World Series spot, while the football program added a four‑star quarterback recruit for the class of 2027.