UGA to Open 2013 Football Season with a Challenge

By Patch Editor Steve Burns

The Georgia Bulldogs open their 2013 season with a challenge -- at No. 8 Clemson on Aug. 31 (8 p.m., ABC).

Just a week later, UGA has its home opener against No. 6 South Carolina and the "evil genius," Coach Steve Spurrier. The Gamecocks have won three straight vs. the Bulldogs in this rivalry.

It was just two years ago that Georgia had a similar 1-2 punch to open the season -- vs. Boise State and the Gamecocks. And Georgia went 0-2, but rebounded to win the SEC East.

Could it happen again? And if so, do you think Georgia could rebound to win the SEC East for a third straight year? Tell us in the comments below.

In other UGA football news:

• SANFORD STADIUM SCRIMMAGE: According to Online Athens, the Bulldogs held a scrimmage this week. It was starters and top reserves vs. scout teamers who simulated Clemson. Top tailbacks Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall took it easy.

• BULLDOGS' 2014 SCHEDULE: Already, the drum is beating for 2014. In scheduling, Georgia came away with an open date before South Carolina, and does not have to play Alabama next season, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

-- Tell us your SEC thoughts in the comments below, and post in our SEC blog.

See also:

• Five Key Early Season SEC Football Games