2012 SEC Football Schedule: Georgia's Top Projected Matchups Next Season

With the official 2012 SEC schedule reportedly set to be released on Wednesday, Georgia's schedule appears to have already been leaked.

Looking over the projected matchups, it should be another exciting season for Bulldogs fans, who saw their team go 10-3 this season and make it to the Outback Bowl against No. 17 Michigan State.

Here are Georgia's top three projected matchups for 2012 (all dates unofficial).

3. Georgia at Auburn (Nov. 27)

No. 25 Auburn, coming off a national championship, suffered one of its worst defeats this season against Georgia.

Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray threw for 224 yards and four touchdowns and running backs Isaiah Crowell and Carlton Thomas combined for 259 rushing yards and a touchdown.

By the end of it all, Georgia had won, 45-7.

While Georgia has the No. 7 recruiting class according to ESPNU, Auburn has the No. 13 class, highlighted by No. 19 prospect Ricardo Louis, a blend of speed, quickness and game-changing elusiveness.

Expect Auburn to be vying for payback on Nov. 27.

2. Georgia vs. Florida in Jacksonville (Oct. 27)

Anytime you face Florida it's a big game, regardless of how good the Gators are at the time.

Florida is one of the most historically good teams in the SEC, and even after going 6-6 this season, the Gators did play several ranked teams tough, including Georgia.

Georgia beat Florida, 24-20, this season, pulling out a squeaker.

Florida has the No. 4 recruiting class for 2012, which means the Gators will likely be much better next season.

Highlighted by seven top-150 recruits, including offensive linemen D.J. Humphries and Jessamen Dunker, expect Florida to get back on track next season and be a handful for Georgia.

1. Georgia at South Carolina (Oct. 6)

South Carolina handed Georgia one of its three losses this season and is always dangerous under head coach Steve Spurrier.

Led by star running back Marcus Lattimore (176 yards, one touchdown), the Gamecocks put up 45 points on the Bulldogs this season, winning, 45-42.

South Carolina has proven it doesn't need a top quarterback to be a threat to college football, and that won't change next season.

This will be an intriguing grudge match between the two SEC foes.