Georgia Football Kicks Off Spring Scrimmage Season

Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart eyes QB progress and new talent at first practice session

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented and overlapping views of a football field, players, and equipment, conveying the energy and intensity of Georgia's spring practice session.Georgia's spring football scrimmage offers a first look at the Bulldogs' new-look roster as they prepare to defend their SEC East division title.Athens Today

The University of Georgia football team is set to hold its first spring scrimmage, giving head coach Kirby Smart and his staff an early look at the development of the team's quarterbacks, wide receivers, transfers, and offensive line as the Bulldogs prepare for the upcoming season.

Why it matters

Georgia is coming off another successful season, winning the SEC East division title and earning a spot in the College Football Playoff. With several key contributors from last year's team moving on, this spring practice period is crucial for Smart and his coaching staff to evaluate the next wave of talent and identify any areas that need improvement before fall camp.

The details

Smart will be closely watching the progress of the Bulldogs' quarterbacks, including returning starter Brock Vandagriff, as well as the integration of several high-profile wide receiver transfers. The offensive line, which lost multiple starters, will also be a focus area to see how the new-look unit comes together.

  • The first Georgia football spring scrimmage is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Spring practice for the Bulldogs began on March 15, 2026 and will run through the annual G-Day game on April 20.

The players

Kirby Smart

The head football coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs, leading the program since 2016 and guiding them to multiple SEC East division titles and College Football Playoff appearances.

Brock Vandagriff

The returning starting quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs, looking to build on his experience from the 2025 season.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get out there and see what our guys can do in a live setting. This is a great opportunity to evaluate our roster and identify areas that need improvement before fall camp.”

— Kirby Smart, Head Coach, Georgia Bulldogs

What’s next

Following the first spring scrimmage, the Bulldogs will continue their practice schedule, leading up to the annual G-Day spring game on April 20.

The takeaway

Georgia's spring practice period is crucial for Kirby Smart and his staff to assess the team's depth and development, especially at key positions like quarterback and the offensive line, as they look to build on the program's recent success and compete for another SEC and national championship.