Georgia faces four ranked opponents in 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Georgia Bulldogs, ranked No. 3 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, will open their 2026 football season against four ranked opponents. Their schedule includes a home game against No. 9 Oklahoma on September 26, followed by an away contest against No. 11 Alabama on October 10. Georgia has previously played Alabama, splitting their 2025 matchups, but won the SEC championship game decisively. Later in the season, Georgia will play No. 10 Ole Miss on November 7, another rematch from 2025, and then host No. 25 Missouri on November 14. This season marks the first time the SEC will play nine conference games, presenting new challenges for Georgia.
- •Georgia is ranked No. 3 in the preseason poll.
- •First game against a ranked opponent is September 26 vs. No. 9 Oklahoma.
- •Georgia plays No. 11 Alabama on October 10 and No. 10 Ole Miss on November 7.
- •Georgia will host No. 25 Missouri on November 14.
- •SEC teams will compete in nine conference games for the first time.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia football playing 4 ranked opponents in 2026
"Georgia enters the 2026 season ranked No. 3 but faces a challenging schedule with four ranked opponents
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