Georgia Bulldogs open 2026 season against Tennessee State on September 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Georgia Bulldogs will kick off their 2026 college football season against the Tennessee State Tigers on September 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The game is scheduled to take place at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Georgia, coming off a 12-2 season and an SEC championship, aims to continue its dominance as it remains undefeated in season openers during the Kirby Smart era. Tennessee State is coming off a challenging 2-10 season, adding to the anticipation of the matchup.
- •Game on September 5 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
- •Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET on SEC Network+.
- •Georgia is coming off a 12-2 season and SEC championship.
- •Tennessee State finished the previous season with a 2-10 record.
- •Georgia has a perfect record in season openers under Kirby Smart.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — TV, kickoff time for Georgia's season opener vs. Tennessee State
"The Georgia Bulldogs open their 2026 college football season in Week 1 against the Tennessee State Tigers
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