Uga X, the University of Georgia's live mascot, died in his sleep, Georgia athletics announced on Tuesday. He was 10 years old. Also known as Que, Uga X began his tenure with a collaring ceremony ahead of Georgia's win against Georgia Southern on Nov. 21, 2015 and retired following the 2022 season.
Uga X was by Georgia's side each step of the way during its modern run of dominance. In fact, he's the most decorated mascot in Georgia history. With Uga X patrolling the sidelines, the Bulldogs compiled a 91-18 record with two SEC titles and six appearances in the SEC Championship Game.
We are saddened to announce that Uga X, fondly known as Que, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this morning.
— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) January 23, 2024
Born May 27, 2013, he formally began his tenure in a collaring ceremony at the Georgia-Georgia Southern football game on Nov. 21, 2015. Que retired following the 2022… pic.twitter.com/Rqypoopavy
He was with the Bulldogs as they won back-to-back College Football Playoff national titles from 2021-22, capping undefeated regular seasons, and he's made seven New Year's Six bowl appearances with the Bulldogs. That includes his famous run-in with Bevo, the University of Texas' live steer mascot, at the 2019 Sugar Bowl. Georgia went 9-2 in bowl games, including national title games, with Uga X in tow.
One year ago today, Bevo had the audacity to go after Uga 😮 pic.twitter.com/U4czUR2zxz
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 1, 2020
Uga X is succeeded by Uga XI, lovingly known as Boom, who took the mantle ahead of the 2023 season. The Bulldogs went 13-1 in Uga XI's first tour of duty, capped by a win against Florida State in the Orange Bowl.
