BREAKING SHOCKER: Kirby Smart Reveals Explosive QB Battle Brewing Ahead of 2025 Season Opener!
ATHENS, GA — Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart dropped a bombshell at a summer press conference that has fans buzzing across the country. With the 2025 season just weeks away, Smart confirmed what many insiders suspected: a heated quarterback battle is underway in Athens — and the starting job is still wide open.
“Competition makes everyone better,” Smart told reporters. “We’ve got multiple guys who could lead this team, and we’re going to let them battle it out all the way through fall camp.”
At the heart of the battle are two rising stars: Ryan Puglisi, the rocket-armed redshirt freshman who dazzled in spring ball, and Gunner Stockton, the highly touted dual-threat junior with deep knowledge of the system. Both quarterbacks have impressed coaches, teammates, and analysts alike with their poise, arm strength, and leadership in offseason workouts.
Adding even more intrigue to the mix is five-star true freshman Dylan Raiola, who has already made waves during summer 7-on-7s with his maturity and command of the offense. While most assumed Raiola would redshirt, Smart’s comments suggest he may be in the mix sooner than expected.
“Dylan’s ahead of schedule,” Smart admitted. “He’s absorbing the playbook fast and pushing the older guys to stay sharp. That’s exactly what you want.”
Insiders close to the program say the coaching staff is planning to rotate all three quarterbacks through first-team reps during August camp, with a decision likely not coming until the week of the season opener.
With Georgia loaded on defense and returning top talent at wide receiver and running back, the quarterback position is seen as the final piece in a team with serious national title aspirations.
“Whoever earns that spot,” Smart said, “will have earned it the right way — on the field, through competition.”
The Bulldogs are no strangers to drama under center, but 2025’s battle is shaping up to be one of the most explosive yet — and all of Dawg Nation will be watching.
