Georgia football's best, worst grades vs. Georgia Tech

Georgia football's best, worst grades vs. Georgia TechStory byOwen Hillman, UGA WireMon, December 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM UTC·3 min read

The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (11-1, 7-1 in SEC) are dancing into the College Football Playoff after a 16-9 win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game featured several stalled-out drives, interceptions, punts, and sacks, but the Bulldogs are still dominating the Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate, keeping a nine-year (eight-game) winning streak alive.

Gunner Stockton had a historically bad day, with just 70 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception. The running game was solid with Nate Frazier gaining 108 yards on just 16 carries. The offensive line was hit with an injury to Drew Bobo, and it's unknown whether he'll be able to play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship.

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Georgia solidifies a playoff spot, but with Texas A&M losing against Texas, the Bulldogs clinched a spot in the SEC championship for the fifth year in a row. They will now play the Alabama Crimson Tide, who are also 7-1 in the SEC. If Georgia wins this game, they could potentially get a first round bye and the No. 2 seed in the playoff depending on where the committee ranks the two teams in the Big Ten championship (Indiana, Ohio State)

PFF grades from Georgia's 16-9 win vs. Georgia Tech

Highest, Offense

Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

1. HB Nate Frazier (78.2 overall, 57.0 receiving, 79.2 rushing, 58.8 run-blocking)

2. LT Monroe Freeling (72.8 overall, 82.9 pass-blocking, 66.7 run-blocking)

3. WR Zachariah Branch (72.6 overall, 72.5 receiving, 60.9 run-blocking)

4. HB Josh McCray (71.4 overall, 72.1 receiving, 71.1 rushing, 60.0 run-blocking)

5. HB Cash Jones (63.9 overall, 54.6 receiving, 76.5 pass-blocking, 63.3 rushing, 59.8 run-blocking)

Lowest, Offense

Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Lawson Luckie (7) catches a pass while warming up prior to the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

1. RG Juan Gaston (42.4 overall, 40.2 pass-blocking, 41.1 run-blocking)

2. TE Lawson Luckie (46.0 overall, 52.5 receiving, 66.6 pass-blocking, 39.0 run-blocking)

3. C Malachi Toliver (47.0 overall, 70.4 pass-blocking, 46.7 run-blocking)

4. QB Gunner Stockton (47.6 overall grade, 44.4 passing grade, 56.7 running grade)

5. WR Noah Thomas (50.0 overall, 52.0 receiving, 61.3 run-blocking)

Highest, Defense

Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) runs against Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Nnamdi Ogboko (95) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

1. DT Nnamdi Ogboko (78.9 overall grade, 71.2 run defense grade, 67.0 pass-rush grade)

2. CB Ellis Robinson IV (77.4 overall grade, 61.6 run defense grade, 77.3 coverage grade)

3. WLB Raylen Wilson (73.8 overall grade, 67.1 run-defense grade, 66.0 tackling grade, 54.7 pass-rush grade, 77.6 coverage grade)

4. ROLB Zayden Walker (72.3 overall grade, 54.4 pass-rush grade, 64.0 coverage grade)

5. DT Elijah Griffin (71.0 overall grade, 71.3 run defense grade, 61.7 pass-rush grade)

Lowest, Defense

ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 15: Xzavier McLeod #94 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after winning a game against the Texas Longhorns at Sanford Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

1. DT Josh Horton (48.4 overall grade, 50.2 run-defense grade, 17.6 tackling grade, 56.8 pass-rush grade)

2. FS JaCorey Thomas (51.4 overall grade, 68.4 run defense grade, 82.4 tackling grade, 44.9 coverage grade)

3. DT Xzavier McLeod (51.8 overall grade, 52.6 run-defense grade, 55.5 pass-rush grade)

4. ROLB Elo Modozie (53.3 overall grade, 57.9 run-defense grade, 58.3 pass-rush grade, 60.8 coverage grade)

5. LOLB Quintavius Johnson (58.5 overall grade, 70.3 run defense grade, 41.5 tackling grade, 55.7 pass-rush grade, 49.9 coverage grade)

This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Georgia's best, worst PFF grades from win over Georgia Tech

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