UGA OC Mike Bobo says backup QB Ryan Puglisi ‘wants to develop in this system’

Puglisi understands that transferring out is just part of this day and age in the sport. Consider that of the top 10 quarterbacks in Puglisi’s 2024 recruiting class, seven of them have already transferred or announced their intention to transfer.

Puglisi, in his second season in Athens, has carved out a role as Georgia’s backup. He earned his first playing snaps this year, appearing in seven games.

“I mean, any game experience is a good experience, so I think there’s a lot of things I did well,” Puglisi said. “There’s a lot of things I can do better to move on, and I’m excited to get more promotions.”

He completed 16 of his 27 pass attempts for 161 yards. He threw his first career touchdown against Marshall but was intercepted twice this year.

Puglisi is still focused on the present and doing what he can to help the Bulldogs. His offensive coordinator, Mike Bobo, has liked what he’s seen from his backup.

“Ryan’s a self-motivated kid,” Bobo said. “He’s got a natural competitive instinct, character about him. I think that’s what drove him to come to Georgia to play at a place like Georgia. He didn’t flinch in who we were recruiting at that time, who we were recruiting after him. He’s never flinched. He wants to be here. He wants to develop in this system, and he has developed.”

Puglisi knows he is just one snap away from seeing the field, as was the case last year for Stockton.

The redshirt freshman from Massachusetts knows he has to be ready for whenever his moment comes.

“I feel like I’ve grown pretty well,” Puglisi said. “The practices Coach Smart puts together is always second to none, so we’re going against the best defense every day, so I’m getting a lot better.”