For decades the Georgia Bulldogs have always been in the conversation as one of the top schools to produce the best running backs, also known as "RBU." In years past, the new-school approach to football and airing out the ball has seemed to overshadow that tradition.
Despite legendary backs continuing to pass through Athens such as Zamir White and James Cook, nobody has surpassed 1,000 yards rushing since D'Andre Swift did in 2019. With so much talent on this upcoming roster, Georgia would be foolish not to revert to these old-school ways in 2026.
G-Day proves offensive scheme must change
Georgia had the following running backs take snaps for their annual G-Day: Chauncey Bowens, Nate Frazier, Dante Dowdell, Dwight Phillips Jr., Jae Lamar, Bo Walker, and Micah Bell. Of those guys, three of them had over 200 yards rushing for Georgia last season.
Dowdell is an incoming transfer from Kentucky who had highlight plays in G-Day, such as a hurdle for a gain of over 20 yards. The other three are either freshmen or sophomores with two of them being four-star recruits.
Georgia's running back room is loaded. It arguably has not looked like this since 2017 when Georgia circulated carries with four different running backs. This season, Georgia should revert back to that same system.
Not only do they have these talented running backs, but they also have Gunner Stockton who notably had over 400 rushing yards and was the first quarterback in decades to lead the Bulldogs in rushing touchdowns during the regular season.
To make the odds even better, Georgia showcased a loaded tight end room that included guys like Elyiss Williams who stands at 6'6". What is stopping the Bulldogs from coming out in two tight end sets and running the ball relentlessly?
They can hurt teams with the play action with crazy athletic tight ends and a mobile quarterback. This would also give a young and inexperienced receiving core the chance to slowly develop into the system.
For the Bulldogs, this change in scheme could not only give them their third-straight SEC Championship title, but a national title as well.
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