When is the national — even an SEC — title run coming back to Athens?

That seems to be how Georgia’s program is graded at the end of every season, a product of elite-level annual recruiting classes and a historical track record of dominance on a college football-wide scale.

Let’s take a look at the Bulldogs’ State of the Union, taking into account the last few seasons and expectations for 2015.

ON-FIELD PERFORMANCE

SEC standing: Upper tier of Eastern Division

Grade: B

Despite Georgia’s last conference title coming in 2005, the Bulldogs seem to always be in contention for the crown as the Eastern Division’s most consistent program. Nine bowl wins during Mark Richt’s 14-year tenure is a number several programs covet, but it falls short of national expectations the veteran coach has for his team.

Littered with all-conference candidates, the Bulldogs have rebounded well and won 40 games since their 6-7 debacle in 2010, but there’s little to show for it. A program that’s always in the preseason conversation for championships ranked inside the Top 15, Georgia seems to lose a game — or two — annually that makes us scratch our heads despite noticeable talent advantages.

RECRUITING

SEC standing: Among SEC’s best

2015 rank: No. 6

Grade: A-

Richt acquired his third Top 10 class in the last five seasons this month, headlined by five-star in-state signees Trent Thompson and Terry Godwin, so the cupboard’s well-stocked with the necessary weapons to compete for championships. Look at the talent on both sides of the ball that has come out of this program over the last decade — several All-American caliber quarterbacks (including a No. 1 pick), dominant ballcarriers, a league defensive player of the year at linebacker. The players haven’t been the issue at Georgia.

Looking ahead to next season, the Bulldogs have already received a verbal commitment from the nation’s top quarterback in five-star Jacob Eason and are hard at work on several other immediate impact players in the 2016 class.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

SEC standing: Top third of the league

Grade: B+

The Bulldogs’ coaching staff knows how to get the most out of their players. Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb and Keith Marshall have all made recent splashes as true freshmen and Georgia seems to spit out quality pass rushers and linebackers every season. Leonard Floyd and Lorenzo Carter are talented enough to both become All-SEC bookends this season along the defensive front. Success on defense begins with a pass rush and the Bulldogs will have that this fall.

FACILITIES

SEC standing: Somewhere in the middle of the SEC

Grade: B

Georgia’s estimated $30 million indoor practice facility won’t likely be finished in time for the 2015 campaign (unless it’s fast-tracked), but it is a much-anticipated addition to a program that has made the most of it without. According to the Associated Press, the Bulldogs currently bus an hour to an indoor facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. when needed.

Georgia’s facilities, right now, are on par with South Carolina in the East, a step behind Tennessee. Signee Rico McGraw of the 2015 class previously decommitted from the Bulldogs and liked Alabama after citing facilities as a primary concern. He changed his tune closer to signing day before winding up in Athens.

COACHING

SEC standing: At or near the top of the division

Grade: B

Georgia’s defense should make tremendous strides in Year 2 under Jeremy Pruitt this fall, but most are interested in seeing how Brian Schottenheimer translates as Mike Bobo’s replacement on offense following a record-setting season for the Bulldogs. Georgia breaks in a new starting quarterback for the second consecutive year, but the obvious focal point will be Heisman candidate Nick Chubb.

Many believe Richt’s window could be closing in Athens and a third straight season without a league title game berth will be difficult to swallow for a deprived fanbase along with overall booster support.