Georgia is likely headed to the College Football Playoff, but the Dawgs may be losing their star quarterback of the future to an SEC foe.

As revealed in the build-up to Saturday's SEC Championship game by Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, the Bulldogs lost a commitment from three-star safety Kealan Jones. To make matters worse, he flipped to in-state rival, Georgia Tech.

Jared Curtis denied the report that he flipped his commitment from Georgia to Vanderbilt, but did not close the door on it completely.

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Jared Curtis, the nation’s top quarterback prospect in the 2026 class, committed to the Georgia Bulldogs in May after reopening his recruitment following a 2024 decommitment. With the early signing period coming up soon, uncertainty swirled again this week as the Vanderbilt Commodores mounted a late push for the Nashville Christian product.

Brent Key and Georgia Tech landed a talented safety in the 2026 class, flipping Kealan Jones from the Georgia Bulldogs to the Yellow Jackets.

Tim Albin faces tough news before Charlotte’s showdown with Georgia Bulldogs, adding pressure as they prepare to battle a top-ranked team.

The No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide enter their high-stakes SEC Championship Game against the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs having closed out the 2025 regular season with a strong campaign. Under second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer, the Tide finished 10-2, clinching a spot in the SEC Championship Game and landing a College Football Playoff berth.

Over the past five seasons, the Georgia Bulldogs have asserted themselves as one of the top college football programs across the nation. It all stems from the top with head coach Kirby Smart, who is one of the top head coaches in college football.