Georgia football hosts Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium on Saturday
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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Georgia Bulldogs open their college football season by hosting the Tennessee State Tigers at Sanford Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 5. Georgia enters the matchup ranked 3rd in the AP Top 25, returning key contributors including quarterback Gunner Stockton, offensive lineman Drew Bobo, and safety K.J. Bolden. The Tigers, an FCS program from the Ohio Valley Conference, come into the game following a loss to Jackson State. Tennessee State quarterback Daylin Lee threw for 265 yards and a touchdown in that previous contest. Georgia coach Kirby Smart noted the mobility and poise displayed by the Tennessee State quarterback as a primary challenge for the defense.
- •Georgia plays Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.
- •Georgia is ranked 3rd in the AP Top 25 entering the season opener.
- •Gunner Stockton and Drew Bobo lead the Georgia offense in their fifth seasons.
- •Tennessee State quarterback Daylin Lee passed for 265 yards against Jackson State.
- •K.J. Bolden returns as a key defensive starter for Georgia.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia football vs. Tennessee State preview, prediction
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