On this episode of DawgNation’s recruiting show Before the Hedges, our insider Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell continue our look at “Dawg DNA.” This week we hear from DL coach Tray Scott about what he looks for when recruiting one of the big fellas up front. Later, with “Baby Brock” Mark Bowman joining the 2026 class, we look at how that shapes Georgia’s tactics for being its next tight ends. We also will tell you which juniors will be in Athens for Junior Day this Saturday and we have a DawgNat...
Jan 30, 2025•57 min
On this episode of On The Beat, our insider Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins are joined by the executive director of the Senior Bowl Jim Nagy, who will preview the UGA players who are headed to Mobile to try and impress NFL scouts. Nagy will explain why he’s expecting a big week from Arian Smith and Dan Jackson. We will also discuss why Tate Ratledge chose to skip this week’s game. Later, we look at how UGA basketball can dig out of this four game losing streak.
Jan 28, 2025•42 min
On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell discuss who’s next in line to take over the center, safety, and edge positions for UGA. Plus, a look at where UGA finished in the polls and what assistant coach is in the hot seat. Later, Connor, Cody, and Kaylee get 60 seconds to pitch the changes they would make to college football if they were the commissioner.
Jan 24, 2025•39 min
On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell break down the standouts from UGA’s Junior Day including the 5-star LB Tyler Atkinson. Plus, an exclusive interview with Todd Hartley about what he looks for in a future UGA TE. Later, the latest on UGA’s most recent offer.
Jan 23, 2025•57 min
In this episode of the “On The Beat” Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins dive into the early odds for the 2025 National Championship and why the oddsmakers like UGA. They will also look at lessons learned from the DawgNation crew’s 2024 season predictions. Later in the show Mike will share his thoughts on how UGA would have matched up with Ohio State and Cody has what his “Boots on the Ground” captured at the National Championship game.
Jan 22, 2025•46 min
On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell discuss their most important players coming back for the 2025 season. Plus, a look at why Trevor Etienne may have declared for the NFL draft and why Cash Jones coming back is a big deal. Later, Connor, Cody, and Kaylee list bowl games that don’t exist but should.
Jan 17, 2025•41 min
On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell discuss the traits James Coley says he looks for in a wide receiver recruit. Plus, a look at the UGA Junior Day visitors list for this weekend. Later, a position group the UGA needs to hit hard in the 2026 class.
Jan 16, 2025•43 min
On today’s episode of On The Beat, DawgNation Insider Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins discuss Ohio State and Notre Dame’s semifinal wins. Mike will explain why he does not think the best teams are in the final. Plus, our team examine why Carson Beck went to Miami. Later, we celebrate Georgia basketball finally being ranked for the first time in 14 years. Auburn coach Bruce Pearl also drops by to explain why the Dawgs are make his job much tougher.
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 16 min
On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell discuss Carson Beck’s last minute decision to hit the transfer portal. Plus, a look at the winners and losers from UGA’s 2024 season. Later, the best portal pickups for UGA and a preview of the 4 teams left in the CFP. Finally, Kaylee, Connor, and Cody provide their New Year’s Resolutions and update their touchdown predictions rankings.
Jan 10, 2025•49 min
On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell break down an exclusive interview with UGA LB target Tyler Atkinson. Plus, a look at how UGA can rethink roster construction moving forward. Later, Jeff and Kaylee provide their grades on UGA’s portal pickups.
Jan 09, 2025•49 min
On today's episode of On The Beat, DawgNation insiders Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins look back on the good and not so good moments from UGA's 2024 season. Plus, a first look at UGA's early enrollees. Later, who's hot and who's cold around the College Football scene.
Jan 07, 2025•43 min
DawgNation's Brandon Adams is live from the Sugar Bowl to react to Georgia's loss to Notre Dame. Former UGA LB Davin Bellamy will also join us. You'll hear from Kirby Smart and Gunner Stockton as well.
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 47 min
On this special episode of DawgNation's On The Beat, out insider Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins break down what we learned from Georgia and Notre Dame during Monday's media day. Our team will explain why the UGA players truly believe Gunner Stockton is ready to take over. Plus, we bring you the highlights of UGA's "open practice" and Mike goes behind enemy lines to get the thoughts of the some key players for Notre Dame.
Dec 31, 2024•21 min
On this episode of On The Beat, Mike Griffith and Jay Black give you a first look at how the Dawgs match up with Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. We bring you the key moments from Kirby Smart’s press conference, including how this Notre Dame squad compares to the ones UGA beat in 2017 and 2019. Later, Mike explains why this weekend’s playoff games were not as bad as they felt. And our crew gives out its Who’s Hot and Who’s Cold for the week.
Dec 24, 2024•39 min
On this special Christmas themed edition of Before The Hedges, Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell host the first ever BTH awards. The categories include story of the year, recruiter of the year, play of the year, DGD of the year, and Dawg of the year.
Dec 23, 2024•50 min
On this episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell take a look at why the time between the SEC Championship game and the Sugar Bowl will give the Dawgs more than just rest. Plus, we hand out some great “gifts” to certain Bulldogs. Our crew will also preview the first round matchups and finish up with what they think is on the Mount Rushmore of Christmas Movies.
Dec 20, 2024•49 min
On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation insiders Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell provide exclusive interviews with 2025 signees Ethan Barbour and Landon Roldan. Plus, a look at the top positions UGA will need out of the portal. Later, a look at which 2025 signees will be enrolling early and joining the team for bowl practices.
Dec 19, 2024•52 min
On today’s episode of On The Beat, Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins discuss what could have been if Travis Hunter was a Dawg. Plus, a look at what UGA players could make a run for the Heisman next year. Later, Mike and Cody react to Bill Belichick’s hiring at UNC.
Dec 17, 2024•43 min
On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, DawgNation Insiders Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell take a closer look into the marathon that is UGA’s 2025 schedule. Plus, a look at Nitro Tuggle’s decision to stay a ‘Dawg and what UGA needs out of the portal. Later, the best college football tweets of the week and the hosts revisit their playoff predictions from August.
Dec 13, 2024•51 min
On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation insiders Kaylee Mansell and Jeff Sentell tell the 5 things UGA fans should know about Gunner Stockton. Plus, a look at UGA’s top transfer portal targets. Later, the debut of the 2026 Class Breakdown.
Dec 12, 2024•45 min
On this episode of On The Beat, DawgNation Insider Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins update you on the latest injury news involving UGA's QB Carson Beck and punter Brett Thorson. Plus we breakdown the Dawgs draw in the college football playoff and dig into the latest transfer portal news involving a promising UGA WR. Later Cody shows you some of the video you might not have seen from the SEC Championship and Mike has his big picture view of the SEC.
Dec 10, 2024•53 min
Brandon Adams is live from Mercedes-Benz Stadium to breakdown Georgia's dramatic SEC Championship. We will also hear from former SEC champion UGA linebacker Davin Bellamy about how the Dawgs pulled off the win over Texas. We will also get an update on the status of Carson Beck.
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 40 min
On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell discuss the advantages that Georgia will have over Texas in their rematch for the SEC Championship Game. Plus, a look at the rivalry weekend fights and Carson Beck’s comments about not watching football. Later, the best college football memes from the weekend.
Dec 06, 2024•41 min
The Dawgs have had another big National Signing Day, on this episode of DawgNation's recruiting show Before The Hedges, our insiders Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell dig into why this is one of the best classes Kirby Smart has signed despite losing a key RB. But this signing period is not over, our crew will also preview Friday's big announcement by 5-star DL Justus Terry.
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min
It’s the next to last set of College Football Playoff rankings. Our DawgNation crew of Brandon Adams, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell break down what it means for UGA now that its ranked No. 5 heading into the SEC Championship Game.
Dec 04, 2024•36 min
On this episode of DawgNation’s On the Beat, our inside Mike Griffith and Cody Chaffins have a few things to get off their chest about Georgia’s win over Tech and what it means for the SEC Championship. Our crew will also look at why you should expect to see more Arch Manning from the Longhorns on Saturday. Later, Cody Chaffins brings you some of the scenes you might have missed from the Tech game and Mike gives you his big-picture view of the playoff field.
Dec 03, 2024•47 min
On our postgame show, DawgNation's Brandon Adams and former UGA LB Davin Bellamy breakdown Georgia's historic comeback win over Georgia Tech. We take calls from UGA fans and try to explain what this means for the postseason. Plus you'll also hear from Kirby Smart about how the Dawgs handled the marathon.
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min
On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, DawgNation insiders Kaylee Mansell and Cody Chaffins discuss why this year's Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate Game has felt different than the last few. Plus, a review of last night’s CFP rankings release. Later, Cody and Kaylee draft their Thanksgiving favorites.
Nov 28, 2024•47 min
On today’s episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation insiders Jeff Sentell and Kaylee Mansell reflect on Jeff’s visit to see the 5-star WR commit Talyn Taylor. Plus, a look back on the recent visitors for the UMASS game and a look ahead to the visitors for the Georgia Tech game.
Nov 28, 2024•55 min
The CFP committee has not been kind to UGA this season. But at least UGA is in line for a home game. DawgNation's Brandon Adams, Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell break down the latest CFP Rankings, with UGA projected to face Tennessee again in the first round.
Nov 27, 2024•34 min
