Red team defeats Black 27-17 at Georgia's 2026 G-Day

Five different Bulldogs scored touchdowns in the annual spring game

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:21pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a Georgia Bulldogs football game, with the players and field abstracted into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant red, black, and white color palette, capturing the raw energy and competition of the spring scrimmage.The annual G-Day spring game showcased Georgia's next generation of football talent, with the Red team's explosive offense leading the way to victory.Athens Today

The Red team, led by Georgia's No. 1 offense, defeated the Black team 27-17 in the 2026 edition of the University of Georgia's annual G-Day spring football game. Several newcomers, including transfers and signees from the 2026 class, played key roles in the scoring.

Why it matters

G-Day is an important annual event for the Georgia Bulldogs football program, giving fans a preview of the upcoming season and allowing new players to showcase their talents. This year's game featured strong performances from both the Red and Black teams, with several young players making an impact.

The details

The Red team jumped out to an early 10-0 lead, with starting quarterback Gunner Stockton connecting with Craig Dandrige for a 33-yard pass and Jaden Reddell scoring on a 7-yard touchdown reception. The Red team extended their lead to 17-0 by halftime, with running back Dwight Phillips adding a 1-yard touchdown run. The Black team scored 17 points in the second half, including a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Hezekiah Millender and a 6-yard touchdown pass from Bryson Beaver to Kaiden Prothro, but the Red team held on for the 27-17 victory.

  • The game was played on April 18, 2026 inside Sanford Stadium.

The players

Gunner Stockton

The starting quarterback for the Red team, who completed 7 of 12 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.

Dante Dowdell

A transfer running back who played for both the Black and Red teams, touching the ball 7 times for 69 yards and a touchdown.

Dwight Phillips

A redshirt sophomore running back who had 6 touches for 48 yards and a touchdown for the Red team.

Hezekiah Millender

The quarterback for the Black team, who scored a 1-yard touchdown run in the second half.

Bryson Beaver

The true freshman quarterback for the Black team, who threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Kaiden Prothro in the fourth quarter.

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What they’re saying

“Another G-Day is in the books at the University of Georgia and this time it was the Red team jumping out to an early lead and coasting to a 27-17 victory.”

— Jake Rowe, Author

What’s next

The Bulldogs will continue their offseason workouts and preparations for the 2026 season, which kicks off on September 5th against the University of Tennessee.

The takeaway

Georgia's annual G-Day spring game provided an exciting preview of the Bulldogs' 2026 roster, with several new faces making an impact and the Red team securing a convincing victory. The performance of the team's young talent has Bulldog fans eager to see what the upcoming season has in store.