<P> The Georgia Bulldogs football program represents the University of Georgia in the sport of American football . The Bulldogs compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision ( FBS ) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference ( SEC ) . They play their home games at historic Sanford Stadium on the university 's Athens , Georgia , campus . Georgia 's inaugural season was in 1892 . UGA claims two consensus national championships ( 1942 and 1980 ) ; the AP and Coaches Polls have each voted the Bulldogs the national champion once ( 1980 ) ; Georgia has also been named the National Champion by at least one polling authority in three other seasons ( 1927 , 1946 and 1968 ) . The Bulldogs have won 15 conference championships , including 13 SEC championships ( tied for second-most all - time ) , and have appeared in 54 bowl games , tied for second-most all - time . The program has also produced two Heisman Trophy winners , four number - one National Football League ( NFL ) draft picks , and many winners of other national awards . The team is known for its storied history , unique traditions , and rabid fan base . Georgia has won over 800 games in their history , placing them 11th all - time in wins . </P>
<P> The Georgia Bulldogs football program represents the University of Georgia in the sport of American football . The Bulldogs compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision ( FBS ) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference ( SEC ) . They play their home games at historic Sanford Stadium on the university 's Athens , Georgia , campus . Georgia 's inaugural season was in 1892 . UGA claims two consensus national championships ( 1942 and 1980 ) ; the AP and Coaches Polls have each voted the Bulldogs the national champion once ( 1980 ) ; Georgia has also been named the National Champion by at least one polling authority in three other seasons ( 1927 , 1946 and 1968 ) . The Bulldogs have won 15 conference championships , including 13 SEC championships ( tied for second-most all - time ) , and have appeared in 54 bowl games , tied for second-most all - time . The program has also produced two Heisman Trophy winners , four number - one National Football League ( NFL ) draft picks , and many winners of other national awards . The team is known for its storied history , unique traditions , and rabid fan base . Georgia has won over 800 games in their history , placing them 11th all - time in wins . </P>
when did the university of georgia start playing football
when did the university of georgia start playing football
1892
1892