Georgia Bulldogs football statistical leaders

The Georgia Bulldogs football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Georgia Bulldogs football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, Single season and career leaders. The Bulldogs represent the University of Georgia in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference.

Aaron Murray is the Bulldog's career leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.

Although Georgia began competing in intercollegiate football in 1892,[1] the school's official record book often does not generally include statistics from before the 1950s, as records from this era are often incomplete and inconsistent.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since 1950, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Bulldogs have played in a bowl game every year since this decision, giving recent players at least one extra game each year to accumulate statistics. The Bulldogs have played in the College Football Playoff National Championship three times (in 2017, 2021, and 2022), giving players in those seasons yet another game. Similarly, the Bulldogs have played in the SEC Championship Game 10 times since first qualifying in 2002.
  • The Bulldog teams under recent head coach Mark Richt, who coached from 2001 through 2015, have had some of the highest-gaining offenses in Georgia history. All 5 of the top 5 seasons in team total offense have come under Richt.[1]
  • Due to COVID-19 issues, the NCAA ruled that the 2020 season would not count against the athletic eligibility of any football player, giving everyone who played in that season the opportunity for five years of eligibility instead of the normal four.[3]

These lists are updated through the 2022 season. The Georgia Football Media Guide generally does not list a full top 10 in the single-game records.

Passing

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Passing yards

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Passing touchdowns

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Rushing

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Rushing yards

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Rushing touchdowns

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Receiving

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Receptions

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Receiving yards

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Receiving touchdowns

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Total offense

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Total offense is the sum of passing, rushing, and receiving statistics. It does not include returns.[34]

Total offense yards

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Touchdowns responsible for

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"Touchdowns responsible for" is the NCAA's official term for combined passing and rushing touchdowns.[37]

Defense

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Interceptions

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Tackles

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Sacks

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Kicking

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The 2014 Georgia Football Media Guide does not list a full top 10 in field goal kicking stats.[1]

Field goals made

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Field goal percentage

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "2014 Georgia Football Media Guide". GeorgiaDogs.com. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  3. ^ Cobb, David (August 21, 2020). "NCAA approves blanket waiver for 2020 fall sports athletes to retain year of eligibility". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Stetson Bennett". ESPN.com.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Jake Fromm". ESPN.com.
  6. ^ "QB Aaron Murray sets Georgia passing TD mark in win over Kentucky". ESPN.com. October 20, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  7. ^ a b c d "Aaron Murray sets Georgia best in Capital One Bowl win over Nebraska". ESPN.com. January 1, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  8. ^ a b c d Capital One Bowl
  9. ^ a b "Bulldogs pummel defending co-national champs". ESPN.com. October 2, 2004. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  10. ^ a b "Shockley's performance jolts Boise State's big-time debut". ESPN.com. September 3, 2005. Archived from the original on October 27, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  11. ^ a b c "Ga. Tech overcomes 16-point halftime deficit, snaps 7-game skid to Georgia". ESPN.com. November 29, 2008. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  12. ^ a b "Cox throws for 375 yards, 5 TDs as Georgia scores shootout win over Arkansas". ESPN.com. September 19, 2009. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  13. ^ a b "Georgia scores 42 points in second quarter to win in rout". ESPN.com. November 5, 2011. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  14. ^ a b "UAB vs. Georgia Box Score". ESPN.com. September 11, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  15. ^ a b c d "Nick Chubb". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  16. ^ a b c "Sony Michel". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  17. ^ a b "Todd Gurley". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  18. ^ "Nick Chubb runs for 266 yards as Georgia rolls over Louisville". ESPN.com. December 30, 2014.
  19. ^ Belk Bowl
  20. ^ a b "Washaun Ealey's school-record 5 rushing TDs power Georgia". ESPN.com. October 23, 2010. Archived from the original on December 30, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  21. ^ a b c d e "Malcolm Mitchell". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  22. ^ a b c d e f "Brock Bowers". ESPN.com.
  23. ^ "Ladd McConkey". ESPN.com.
  24. ^ "Bulldogs finally claim SEC East title". ESPN.com. November 16, 2002. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  25. ^ "Georgia holds off Kentucky with late TD pass from Stafford". ESPN.com. November 8, 2008. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  26. ^ "Michigan State rallies for three-overtime win at Outback Bowl". ESPN.com. January 2, 2012. Archived from the original on December 30, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  27. ^ Outback Bowl
  28. ^ "Georgia fights off Kentucky to win SEC East title". ESPN.com. November 19, 2011. Archived from the original on December 29, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  29. ^ "Mississippi State vs. Georgia". ESPN.com. November 21, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  30. ^ "Chris Conley". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  31. ^ "Michael Bennett". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  32. ^ "George Pickens". ESPN.com.
  33. ^ "Missing key players doesn't slow Bulldogs". ESPN.com. October 26, 2002. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  34. ^ "2021 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 9. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  35. ^ "Desperation 73-yard TD pass lifts Auburn over Georgia in last minute". ESPN.com. November 16, 2013.
  36. ^ "Aaron Murray throws for 408 yards as Georgia beats North Texas". ESPN.com. September 21, 2013.
  37. ^ "2021 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 12. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  38. ^ "TCU vs. Georgia Box Score". ESPN.com. January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  39. ^ "Aaron Murray, No. 9 Georgia outlast No. 6 LSU in seesaw battle". ESPN.com. September 28, 2013.
  40. ^ "Battle's 3 INTs deal crushing blow to Auburn's BCS title hopes". ESPN.com. November 11, 2006. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  41. ^ "Georgia overcomes mistakes to edge rival Florida". ESPN.com. October 29, 2011. Archived from the original on November 27, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  42. ^ a b c d e "Rodrigo Blankenship". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  43. ^ a b "Marshall Morgan". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  44. ^ a b c d "Jack Podlesny". ESPN.com.
  45. ^ a b "Peyton Woodring". ESPN.com.